Content Archive: October 2014

Rotorcraft

Bell 407GX Tours Socal High Spots

A supplement to the Bell 407GX flight manual enables carriage of heavier external loads while flying in hot-and-high conditions.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Eclipse 550

With the $2.895 million 550 now in production, Eclipse Aerospace offers the lowest-priced new very light jet available.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Supports ASTM Progress in CS/Part 23 Rewrite

GAMA and ASTM hosted a workshop to propel the rewrite of general aviation rules, where EASA, European Commission expressed strong support.
Regulations and Government

Adria Feeling Russian Tensions First Hand

Slovenia's Adria Airways has suffered a 20 percent dip in traffic on services to Moscow since Russia's annexation of Crimea.
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Aircraft

As Airplanes Age, ATR Sees Europe Returning to Fold

ATR anticipates achieving sales growth in Europe as carriers there turn to turboprops to renew their fleets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Surplus Parts Costs Forecast To Drop

Projected aircraft retirement rate for the next decade spells good news for buyers.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Covers Blackcomb Aviation Helicopter Engines

Contract calls for Turbomeca Arrius 2B2plus work.
Maintenance and Modifications

ACE Services Gets EASA B2/C Bombardier Global Endorsement

The company also holds Camo approval on the aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

King Aerospace Awarded Green Boeing Business Jet Paint Contract

The project is a subcontract from Aeria Luxury Interiors of San Antonio, Texas.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR’s Lake Charles MRO Facility Lands Substantial New Contracts

The facility now supports a range of widebodies, including the Airbus A330 and A340 and Boeing 767 and 777.