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Javad GPS May Save LightSquared's Bacon

Can GPS and LightSquared coexist? Within the civil and military GPS community, the answer has been emphatically and unequivocally

Regulations and Government

California Avgas Lawsuit on Temporary Hold

After hearing arguments for more than two hours yesterday, a California Federal Judge has postponed until next week any preliminary rulings on

Charter & Fractional

October Air Charter Demand Looking Flat

Demand for charter flights during October looks set to remain somewhat flat, according to the latest projections from online charter portal Avinode

Regulations and Government

European Aviation Emissions Scheme Draws More Flak

Opposition to the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) continued to gain airspeed and altitude last week

Rotorcraft

First Hybrid Helicopter Achieves Maiden Flight

Eurocopter announced today that it has flown a “hybrid” AS350 Ecureuil/AStar, a production helicopter that combines a turboshaft internal combustion engine

Aircraft

Boeing Forecasts 20-year Market for 7,530 New Airplanes in North America

Boeing forecasts demand for 7,530 airplanes in North America

Rotorcraft

New ‘Quiet’ Periods enforced at Paris Toussus Business Airport

Paris Toussus-le-Noble airport has been subject to new noise-abatement rules since August 15, thus limiting traffic in response to complaints from local re

Avionics

Aspen’s Connected Panel Hooks iPads to Avionics

Aspen Avionics introduced its

Aircraft

Small UAS Rule Will Begin Phased Entry of Unmanned Aircraft

The expected release in December of a proposed rule governing the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) in the U.S.

Rotorcraft

Eurocopter's Upgraded Models Coming Soon

Eurocopter is upgrading most of its product range, with the goal of providing improved performance and reduced costs.

Rotorcraft

Robinson Working With FAA On R44 “Mast-Rocking”

CEO Kurt Robinson said the company has been working with the FAA for “some time” to address concerns about “mast-rocking” or “chugging”

Hurricane Irene Caused Air Travel Woes

At the end of August, the Caribbean and the East Coast of the U.S.

Accidents

Sikorsky Charged with Hiding Documents in S-76 Crash Suit

Attorneys for offshore oil helicopter service operator PHI and an attorney representing the family of the lone crash survivor are accusing Sikorsky of supp

Accidents

Accidents: October 2011

Preliminary Report: Chartered Jetliners Suffer Fatal Crashes Yakovlev Yak-42D, Yaroslavl, Russia, Sept.

First Wi-Fi Equipped RJ Flies for Delta

Delta Air Lines last month became the first airline in the world to provide in-flight Internet service aboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight

Aircraft

Kenya Ratifies Order for 10 E190s

Kenya Airways has finalized the contract for the acquisition of 10 Embraer E190s, the airline announced last month.

Charter & Fractional

Political stability aids bizav bounceback in Thailand

Business aviation activity is picking up in Thailand, with the Southeast Asian country enjoying a period of relative political stability after the recent g

Bombardier’s Scott Retires

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Gary Scott has left the company effective October 1, citing a desire to devote more time to his family.

NBAA Preview: Bizav Convention Coming Soon to Las Vegas

NBAA is holding its 64th Annual Meeting & Convention October 10 to 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Rotorcraft

New Lighting Kits Available for Bell 407s

Bell unit Aeronautical Accessories is offering four new kits for preflight, courtesy and baggage compartment lighting as well as a rotor camera kit.

Rotorcraft

Bristow Academy Offers Wildland Fire Course

Bristow is offering a new six-day course, “Wildland Fire Orientation for Rotary Wing Pilots,” covering “basic knowledge of fire behavior, wildland fire ope