Content Archive: February 2015

Al Naqbi Retiring from Presidential Flight Post

Retirement will enable him to dedicate time to the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association.
Aircraft

‘Make in India’ Theme Stressed at Aero India Show

No big defense deals done at the event, but a top-level French delegation arrived soon after
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Accidents

Aussie TSB Reopens Westwind Crash Investigation

The original final accident report has been removed from the public domain.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Names AIA's Blakey as North America CEO

Rolls-Royce named Aerospace Industries Association chief and former FAA administrator Marion Blakey to head its North America subsidiary.
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Engines

TRUEngine Program Surpasses 10,000 Enrollments

The program maintains the engine's residual value by establishing that an engine's content and maintenance history have been verified by GE or CFM.
ATC

Europe Postpones Controller-Pilot Datalink Mandate

The European Commission has drafted legislation to postpone requiring controller-pilot datalink communications until 2020.
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Textron Aviation Expands Global King Air Service

Three company-owned service centers now have certification for the King Air 90, 200 and 300 series.
Accidents

Propeller Overhaul Preceded Beech 1900 Crash

Aircraft was in left turn before accident.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92

Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.
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Aircraft

Milestone 1,300th Pilatus PC-12 Lands at Surf Air

Surf Air, which placed an order last fall for 15 PC-12 NGs and options for an additional 50, now has four of the turboprop singles in its fleet.
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