Content Archive: April 2016

Engines

Airbus, Siemens To Cooperate on Hybrid Electric Propulsion

Project aimed at demonstrating feasibility of various systems by 2020
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Regulations and Government

Senate Begins Debate on FAA Bill

The Senate must wade through a number of potential amendments, including those surrounding security and taxes.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Extends Flat-rate Overhaul Pricing to PT6A Engines

The new flat-rate pricing will include rate caps that avoid surprises for operators if additional replacement parts are required.
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Charter & Fractional

Indonesian Operator Commits To 30 Bell 505s

The new light single helicopters will be used by PT Whitesky for air-taxi operations throughout Indonesia and its more than 14,000 islands.
Rotorcraft

See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works

See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works
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Aircraft

Dassault Puts Falcon 8X Business Jet Through Its Paces

Dassault Puts Falcon 8X Business Jet Through Its Paces
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Answers Shareholder Complaint With Board Revamp

The air ambulance service will expand its board of directors.
Avionics

Universal Avionics Completes Departure Clearance Tests

Live testing of departure clearances took place in Louisville, Ky., using a FANS-equipped Citation VII owned by Universal Avionics.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

France Settles on Sagem Patroller as its New Tactical Drone

Following a competition that also involved the Thales Watchkeeper system, the Patroller will replace the French army's current Sperwer drone.
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Aircraft

Epic CEO Sees Turboprop Deliveries by Year-end

Despite setbacks and slowdowns, Epic CEO sees light at the end of the Part 23 certification tunnel for his Epic 1000 turboprop.
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