Content Archive: August 2017

Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Gains Type Certificate

The rationale for developing the model was to improve its operating economics and make it more attractive to the export market.
Rotorcraft

GAMA: Rotorcraft Deliveries on Upswing in 1H 2017

Leonardo led jump in quarterly deliveries, up 30 units.
Airlines

Demand Surges For Hajj Flights from Southeast Asia

Primary Hajj flight beneficiaries Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia plan more specialized services to cater to pilgrims.
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Aircraft

Global 7000 FTV2 Flameout Won't Affect Flight-test Plan

FTV2 “experienced an in-flight flameout of the right engine following high vibration and high inter turbine temperature (ITT) readings.”

NBAA Honors Companies for Safe Flying Records

Nine companies marked 50 years of accident/incident-free flying and another was honored for 60 years of safe flying.
Regulations and Government

CBO: ATC Proposal Would Add $100 Billion to U.S. Deficit

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee calls revised CBO estimate incomplete, inaccurate.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Canada To Raise Tax Value on Personal Use of Aircraft

Application of this proposed administrative policy will be retroactive and be applied to any open audits, notices of objection or pending litigation.

GWBAA To Support Record Flight for Pilot Shaesta Waiz

The GWBAA unanimously voted to support a flight record by Waiz, who will become the youngest female pilot to circumnavigate the globe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation To Close St. Louis Completions Business

The move paves the way for the location to be turned into an MRO location for sister company Gulfstream.
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Aircraft

Industry Rallies for Recovery at LABACE 2017

Visitors to this year's LABACE celebrated 15 years of the show, though much rain fell over the three days at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport.
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