Content Archive: February 2015

Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Arrano Wins Out over P&WC PW210 for Airbus X4

Airbus Helicopters and P&WC decided against pursuing growth version of PW210E for X4, but plan to collaborate on other potential opportunities for engine.
Airlines

Air France-KLM To Speed Cost-Cutting, Slash Investments

Targets unit cost reduction of between 1 and 1.3 percent for 2015
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Regulations and Government

Indian Procurement Reform is Real, Modi Tells Aero India

Indian private sector companies are taking advantage of a more open defense procurement environment
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Maintenance and Modifications

AgustaWestland Boosts MRO with Transmission Test Stand

The new stand, installed at the company's Philadelphia facility, can be used for testing intermediate and tail rotor gear boxes.
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Regulations and Government

Israel Raises Profile in India To Protect Market Share

Israel's defense minister Moshe Ya'alon said his country's relationship with India is "finally out of the closet" after his visit to the Aero India show.
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Aircraft

Cessna Ramps Up Citation X Elite Program, Mulls Expansion to Other Citations

As part of the refurbishment, the aircraft are stripped, repainted and corrosion-proofed, and new wheels, brakes and tires are installed.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Export Policy Allows Wider Unmanned Aircraft Sales

The U.S. State Department announced a new export policy that provides for the sale of U.S.-made military and commercial drones overseas.
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Charter & Fractional

KlasJet CEO Sees Opportunity For Business Aviation

Airline delays and cancelations cost travelers billions, while business aviation can save executives several hours each flight, KlasJet chief says.
Aircraft

Cirrus Plans $10M Vision Jet Completions Facility

60,000 square-foot SF50 completion center and paint shop would be built at Duluth International Airport.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NoFlyZone Offers Drone Privacy Zones for Homeowners

NoFlyZone data will be used in geo-fencing software that restricts where drones can fly.