Content Archive: October 2014

Maintenance and Modifications

Aircelle Europe Services Doubles MRO Capacity for Engine Nacelles

The MRO works on the nacelles and thrust reversers of approximately 20 different business jets and regional airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs AS350 and UH-1H MRO Support Contract

Five-year deal covers Orange County Sherriff’s Department helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes AD on Gulfstream GV and GV-SP Fuel Boost Pumps

The proposed AD is to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes Rolls-Royce 250 Airworthiness Directive

The agency seeks to replace the one-time inspection required by AD 2012-14-06 with repetitive inspections.
Aircraft

Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back

Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.
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Aircraft

Sagem Touts Patroller UAV for French Army Contest

The program is expected to be worth €200 to €250 million (up to $310 million), for the acquisition of 8-10 systems, with three UAVs per system.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Faces $5 Billion Deficit in Next Decade, Official Warns

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it has no choice but to cut the services it provides or raise more money over the next decade.
FAA's headquarters building in Washington, D.C.

Long Air War Over Iraq, Syria Foreseen

Several more nations have joined the coalition. The U.S. and most Western allies have ruled out the deployment of ground troops.
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Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.
Avionics

Marshall Aerospace To Develop Fans 1/A+ Solution for Bombardier Challenger 604

The solution will be available as a Bombardier Service Bulletin.