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French Helo Lobby Concerned by New Rules

France’s helicopter lobby association, the UFH, is concerned about new rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, the DGAC.
Regulations and Government

GOP House Victory Costs GA Some Allies

With the Republican victories last month, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.
Aircraft

Cessna studies single-engine t-prop

It’s no secret that Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop–one designed for fast, comfortable traveling and intended t
FBOs

TWC closes purchase deal for ACM Aviation

On November 12, Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation completed its acquisition of ACM Aviation, which is headquartered in San J
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Aviation Acquires Timber Wolf Aviation

British Columbia-based Associated Aviation has acquired Timber Wolf Aviation of Ottawa, Canada.
Maintenance and Modifications

EU Gives Final Okay on Embraer Facility in Portugal

Embraer announced that the European Union has formally approved the company’s proposed $64.7 million manufacturing complex in Évora, Portugal.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sifco Offers Cadmium Touch-up Kit for AOG Applications

“We have a specialized process to repair damaged cadmium that makes it particularly suitable to
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Expanding Savannah Location

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced a $500 million, seven-year facility expansion plan at its Sa
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Offers Mobile Maintenance in Northeast U.S.

Jet Aviation has launched its Jet Response mobile maintenance service program, which dedicates
Aircraft

Qantas to Resume Airbus A380 Service

Qantas plans to resume Airbus A380 service this Saturday (November 27) on Flight QF31 from Sydney to Singapore and onward to London.
Aircraft

Hawker 4000s Set for Significant Upgrade Program

Faced with an FAA mandate to modify all of the Hawker 4000s delivered thus far with fuel system upgrades that meet the latest certification standards, Hawk
Accidents

Cessna Citation Crashes at Foggy UK Airport

The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch is probing the causes of a Cessna Citation II crash that closed Birmingham (UK) Airport for several hours on Fr
Regulations and Government

Schweizer Family Sues Sikorsky

Last week Sikorsky sought to quash a federal lawsuit brought by the Schweizer family that charges the Stratford, Conn.-based company with reneging on the t
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Anti-Ice System for Quest Kodiaks

Quest Aircraft yesterday received approval from the FAA for the Kodiak turboprop single’s ice p
Aircraft

A400M Flight Tests–and Negotiations–Continue

EADS announced “the conclusion” of talks to amend the
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Aircraft

Embraer Sells Super Tucanos to Indonesia

Embraer has sold eight Super Tucano turboprops to the Indonesian air force.
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Aircraft

Korea Aerospace Seeks KF-X Partners

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is courting outside manufacturers to participate in its KF-X stealth fighter program.
Aircraft

Sikorsky Makes Progress with International S-70i

PZL-Mielec has flown the second Sikorsky S-70i
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Regulations and Government

Bermuda First Country To Require SMS for Aircraft Entry

Starting today, Bermuda is requiring all foreign operators
Maintenance and Modifications

European Helo Operator Rebrands, and will expand

Heliportugal and Groupe SAF, two Portuguese and French operators that quietly merged in 2008, are announcing a common name and expansion plans.
Charter & Fractional

TWC Concludes ACM Aviation Acquisition

Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation has completed its acquisition of ACM Av
Aircraft

Cessna Planning a Six-seat Turboprop Single

Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop, but the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-powered airplane that spotters have seen
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Plans Policy Crackdown on Non-active IAs

The FAA has issued a proposed policy change that would clarify the definition of the words "actively engaged" as they relate to application for a
Maintenance and Modifications

China Sees Opportunity in PMA Parts

Chinese air carriers and regulators made positive comments about FAA-approved PMA parts at the Independent and Alternative Materials Conference held in Chi
Maintenance and Modifications

Dnest Hosts New Site for ExecuJet Malaysia MRO

ExecuJet Aviation is moving into a new facility in Malaysia, having entered into a joint venture with local company Dnest Aviation Services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mid-Continent Instruments West Celebrates 20 Years

Twenty years ago Mid-Continent Instruments opened a West Coast facility at Van Nuys Airport in
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Final Transport-category Fatigue Rule

Under new final rules issued by the FAA, all transport-category (Part 25) aircraft certified he
Aircraft

Comac Announces Orders for 100 C919s

China’s Comac delivered on its promise to make a splash at this week’s Zhuhai Airshow today, as the state-controlled aerospace conglomerate revealed the id
Aircraft

Two 787s to Return to Seattle

While Boeing continues its investigation into