Content Archive: October 2014

Bolen Deems NBAA 2014 in Orlando an ‘Enormous Success’

Event hosted 1,100 exhibitors, more than 100 aircraft and upwards of 26,000 attendees.
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Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce JV on CRJ Conversions

First project will see eight China B-registered Bombardier CRJ200s converted from commuter to executive interiors mirroring the Challenger 850.
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FAA Dismisses Appeal Seeking Bell 429 Weight Increase

Agency said exemption would give Bell an unfair competitive advantage and could compromise safety.

Northrop Grumman Wins Marine Corps Radar Contract

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to begin low-rate production of the G/ATOR expeditionary radar.
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NTSB Extends Comment Period on Accident Investigation Proposed Rules

Comment period extended two weeks to Oct. 31 on proposal that would reorganize accident investigation procedures into mode-specific subparts.

Australia Chooses Cobham for Future Search and Rescue

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority chose Cobham SAR Services to provide airborne search and rescue services beginning in 2016.
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Hawker 400XPR Winglets Certified

By increasing wing surface area, the winglets improve low-speed handling and stability at higher flight levels.

U.S., Airline Industry 'Fusion Cell' Aids Ebola Response

A "fusion cell" of U.S. government and airline industry analysts helped guide the nation's response to the Ebola crisis.
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U.S. Customs Mandates Extra Screening for Passengers Flying from West Africa

The CBP says the restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Aircraft

United Launches World’s Longest Dreamliner Flight

Service competes directly with Qantas A380.
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