Content Archive: October 2015

Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs Deal with Anaheim PD

The company offers tip-to-tail MRO support on several Airbus models.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Announces Major Investment in Indianapolis

The UK-based engine manufacturer will invest $584 million to renovate and upgrade its manufacturing and assembly operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Proposed Rewrite Updates Maintenance School Rules

FAA said existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through NPRM and comment rulemaking."
Airlines

Russia Prepares for Likely Loss of Transaero

Plans underway to create United Airlines Russia through merger of Rossiya, DonAvia and Orenburg Airlines
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Airports

Aircraft Weight Limit Relaxed at Cannes Airport

Falcon 7X, Gulfstream IV and Challenger 850 now allowed. Tougher noise limits exclude older types.
Engines

Turbomeca Busy with Arrano, Arrius 2R Engines

Ardiden engine to power AC352 first flight in China.
FBOs

Large-Aircraft Hangar Shortage on Burner at TEB Meeting

Popular business aviation airports in the New York City area are currently at 150 percent of capacity.
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Avionics

Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets STC for CL604 Fans 1/A

Fans 1/A upgrade can be done “with minimal downtime and cost,” during either a scheduled or nonscheduled maintenance event.
Aircraft

Russian Air Force Enters Middle East Fray With Strikes in Syria

The Russian service reported conducting nearly 100 bombing raids as of October 5 in coordination with the Syrian army.
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Safety

'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot To Speak at NBAA 2015

November 18 appearance will mark the second time Sullenberger has spoken at an NBAA event.