Content Archive: March 2019

Rotorcraft

CHC Helicopter To Take Part in CRM, Human Factors Study

The study is financed by a more than $71,000 award to the industrial psychology department at Aberdeen University in Scotland.
Aircraft

Mente Group Extends Bizav Services, Locations

Dallas-based Mente Group's services and locations expansion includes an alliance with Germany's ProAir Aviation.
Engines

FAA Certifies New GE Engine for Bell 525

GE's now-certified CT7-2F1 engine for the Bell 525 features an improved high pressure turbine, electronic controls, and health and usage monitoring system.
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Accidents

Boeing Set to Meet with Max Operators, Regulators

The U.S. manufacturer plans to relay details of updated Max flight control software and a training addendum.
Avionics

CCX Unveils Mobile Radio Tester Suite

The three T-RX testers are each designed to test specific radio types—up to 16 systems each—and cover more than 100 tests.
Aircraft

Used Bizjet Prices Under Pressure Despite Low Inventory

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch report noted lower pricing among all size categories of used business jets in February.
Aircraft

20 Years Since Breitling Orbiter Circled the Globe in 20 Days

Piccard said historic achievement, peobably the last great aviation achievement of the 20th Century, seems like "only yesterday."
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Accidents

Garuda Seeks To Cancel Order for 49 Boeing 737 Max Jets

The Indonesian flag carrier cites a loss of confidence among passengers in the new Boeing narrowbody.
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Aircraft

QTA Now Offers Engine Inlet Substitute for G280

It is QTA's sixth FAA-approved STC for its carbon fiber engine inlet replacement program.
Aircraft

Further Improved Su-25SM3 Redeploys to Syria

Following a shootdown in early 2018, the venerable "Frogfoot" was withdrawn from action, but now a better-protected version is back.
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