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Maintenance and Modifications
Precision Aviation Acquires Gardner Aviation Specialist
Atlanta, Ga.-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Gardner Aviation Specialist.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Beechcraft Adds Centers in India, New Zealand
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has announced the appointment of two new authorized service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabreliner Offers Service Life Extension for Learjets
Sabreliner announced it has recently completed its first Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on a Learjet 35 air ambulance.
Aircraft
Boeing Reveals Third 747-8I Customer
Air China became the third airline to commit to the passenger version of the Boeing 747-8 since the launch of the program in 2005 with the signature of an
Aircraft
ILFC Giveth, Taketh Away
Early interest in the Airbus A320neo appears to have spread beyond the ranks of two potential launch operators, as aircraft leasing powerhouse ILFC today s
Safety
NBAA, NATA Oppose Tightening of Barr Requirements
The FAA proposed on Friday to severely limit participation in the Block Aircraft Registratio
Aircraft
Data Due on An-148 Crash by March 12
Investigators expect, by this coming weekend, to release preliminary data gleaned from the flight recorders recovered from an Antonov An-148 that crashed i
Aircraft
Boeing Starts Change Incorporation Work on 787
The 23rd 787 Dreamliner, flown from Everett, Wash., to San Antonio, Tex., last Friday, began undergoing so-called change incorporation work today at Boeing
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Canada sinking money into the future
Pratt & Whitney Canada landed at Heli-Expo 2011 (Booth No.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Canada Invites PW200 and PT6 Variant Customers to Attend M&O Sessions at Heli-Expo
Pratt & Whitney Canada invites owners, operators and maintenance personnel of its PW200, PT6B and PT6C-67C to attend special maintenance and overhaul sessi
Aircraft
Boeing Was 'Clear Winner' of KC-X Contest
Boeing has won the KC-X competition and been awarded a $3.5 billion contract for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the 
Aircraft
UAE Fighter, Trainer and Air Defense Buys Still Undecided
Held in Abu Dhabi, the IDEX defense exhibition is traditionally the platform for the United Arab Emirates to announce major deals.
Aircraft
UAE To Weaponize Black Hawks
On the first day of the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE announced that it is to upgrade 23 Black Hawk helicopters to an armed 
Aircraft
Jordan Orders Gunships, Receives Camcopters
Jordan is to modify two of its Airbus Military CN-235
ATC
EASA cancels Trent 900 inspection AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday withdrew requirements for repetitive Rolls-Royce Trent 900 inspections it mandated following the uncon
Rotorcraft
Orlando Readies for Rotorcraft Roundup
From avionics manufacturers targeting the rotorcraft market to new helicopter programs, this year's Heli-Expo is shaping up to be a busy show.
Charter & Fractional
Revolutions Boost Charter Demand but Rates Fluctuate
Demand for private and executive charter showed signs of strengthening from the outset this month, perhaps buoyed by increased bookings for flights to evac
Regulations and Government
Senators Move To Limit Airspace Access
Two Senators have inserted language into the FAA Reauthorization bill that circumvents the normal channels governing airspace regulation for specific areas
Regulations and Government
Panel To Study GPS Interference from LightSquared
Over the next three months, a panel of 14 experts will test and analyze whether LightSquared's proposal to transmit Internet data from a nationwide network
Rotorcraft
Unmanned K-Max Copter Expands Capabilities
Kaman and Lockheed Martin continue to expand the missions being flown by the unmanned K-Max helicopter at the Army’s Yuma, Ariz., Proving Groun
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Places First-ever Bombardier Order, and It’s a Big One
NetJets, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned fractional-share operator, completed a purchase agreement late last night for up to 120 new Bombardier Global jets, a
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Challenges FAA Delay on Drug Testing Order
The latest development in a long-running battle between the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (Arsa) and the FAA over the agency’s 2006 Drug and Alco
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Settles, Phoenix Heliparts To Be Recertified
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive Supports Honeywell Engines
Dallas Airmotive has received authorization from Honeywell Aerospace to supply turbofan engine and APU support services for the Asia-Pacific region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air India Signs Agreement for GE90 Engine Fleet Mx
Air India will expand MRO capabilities at its Mumbai, India facility to include GE90 engine overhaul.
Charter & Fractional
Will revolt spell the end of Egypt's bizjet boom?
Business aviation flew to the rescue of several thousand people fleeing Egypt during protests that led to the overthrow of long-standing President Hosni Mu
