Content Archive: February 2019

Aircraft

Comac Plans to Fly Three More C919s This Year

The next indigenous Chinese airplane scheduled to fly has nearly reached final assembly.
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Aircraft

Spain Joins FCAS/SCAF Program

Since observing the program since its inception, Spain has eyed participation in the Future Combat Air System, which has now been formalized
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Regulations and Government

Dart Secures Multiple Approvals for H135 Crosstubes

The crosstubes are Dart's first foray into the larger thin-wall aluminum tubes on the Airbus helicopter landing gear.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Engine Technologies Expands Alabama HQ

When completed in summer 2019, the addtiional 10,000 sq ft will bring the complex to 86,000 sq ft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream To Close Service Center in Brazil

“After considerable research and evaluation,” Gulfstream Aerospace is closing its service center at Bertram Luiz Leupolz Airport in Sorocaba, Brazil.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Earns Saudi Maintenance Nod

The company in cooperation with DC Aviation Al-Futtaim's Dubai facility has performed its first work on a Saudi-registered aircraft, an A-Check on an A320.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 407GXi Receives China Nod

China's CAAC approves Bell 407GXi
Regulations and Government

In Shutdown's Wake, Industry Unites on FAA Funding Bill

GAMA's Pete Bunce detailed delayed deliveries, near furloughs, and costly certification stoppages that occurred during the 35-day shutdown.
Regulations and Government

FAA Mandating Exterior Registration Numbers on Drones

Small drone owners will have to begin displaying their FAA registration numbers on an outside surface of their aircraft as of February 23.
Safety

EASA Advisory Seeks To Prevent Explosive Door Openings

Occurrences of explosive passenger door openings on parked aircraft resulting in injuries, and even fatalities, have resulted in an EASA safety advisory.