Content Archive: April 2017

Nordam Restructures Repair Facilities Leadership

T. Hastings Siegfried has added the company's UK repair facility to his responsibilities and Phil Marshall is responsible for the Tulsa Repairs Division.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent eABS Brake System Installed on King Air 350i

The anti-skid modification was performed by New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation earlier this month
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Certifies Structural Modifications of F-16 Fighter

The Air Force authorized F-16 Block 40-52 flight operations to 12,000 hours, potentially extending the fighter's service life into the 2040s.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Boosts Singapore Center, Logs Orders

Philippines operator PhilJets ordered a new H145 an a pair of H135 helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

AirMed Operator Expands with New Acquisition

Air Medical Group Holdings is purchasing Air Medical Resource Group.
Engines

Russia Commits to Full-Scale Production of Engine for MC-21

United Engine Corporation sets production target of 50 PD-14 shipsets a year
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Boosts S-92, S-76 Helicopter Support In Asia

Sikorsky has appointed Thai Aviation Services its first customer support center in Thailand.
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Avionics

FAA Issues Advisory Circular Outlining New EFVS Ops

Under a new rule issued last December, enhanced flight vision systems are going to be much more useful.
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Accidents

Brazilian Helicopter Safety Program Focuses on Weather

Weather was an unfortunately timely topic, with a weather-related helicopter crash occuring near Rio de Janeiro, just minutes before the meeting.
Regulations and Government

Palm Beach Questions FAA Directive on LNA Jet Ban

Palm Beach officials maintain the FAA has not issued a formal directive nor providing supporting data in its safety findings.