Content Archive: February 2018

Accidents

AIN Blog: 15 Years Later, Columbia Disaster Revisited

An authoritative new book on the loss of the space shuttle in 2003, focuses on the recovery of the crew and the debris.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Questions Risk of Potential Ownership Rule Change

The association said a bill to allow an increase foreign ownership in U.S. air carriers would represent a significant change for Part 135 carriers.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Veteran Larry Roberts Joins Kopter

In his new role, he well be responsible for sales and marketing of the company's SH09 turbine single in North America.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aviation Completes King Air 350 Blackhawk Upgrade

Stevens Aviation's Nashville facility completed the modification in two weeks during a regular phase inspection.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Clarifies Canadian Border Exemption for Charters

The Canadian Border Services Agency reversed its position on the applicability of the Transporter Obligations Program mandate to charters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens Opens Biggin Hill PC-12 Service Center

The move follows what the UK and Ireland Pilatus sales distributor calls an "excellent" 2017.
Aircraft

XTI's TriFan 600 Adds First Indian Order to Backlog

The $6.5 million, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) TriFan 600 is expected to enter service in late 2022/early 2023.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Brook One Adds Insulation Films

The company's lightweight films protect passengers, crew, and cargo in the event of a fire.
Aircraft

Airbus Delivers First Qatar A350-1000

Though a few months late, the first delivery has Qatar's management excited with prospects for the future.
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Aircraft

Abu Dhabi Air Expo To Feature Gulfstream G500, G650ER

Three-day UAE airshow, which will feature more than 60 aircraft on static display and more than 150 exhibitors, opens on Monday.
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