Content Archive: January 2016

Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sales, Deliveries Drop in 2015

Orders, deliveries affected by “economic environment,” French airframer says.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Rebranded as Finmeccanica Helicopters

Name change is part of a wider overall corporate reorganization plan that merges the Finmeccanica's aerospace, defense and security assets.

AOPA Eyes Outreach with New Logo

AOPA calls unveiling of new banding a tiny step in an evolution that has been ongoing for years.
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Airports

Graffiti Vandals Strike at Van Nuys Airport

The latest tagging incident involves three jets parked on the south side of Van Nuys Airport.
Aircraft

Airstrikes over Iraq and Syria Bring Some Success

Ramadi recaptured with much air support; targeted killings highlight role of SIGINT sensors on UAVs
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Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.
Aircraft

Boeing Enters 2016 On Heels of Late Order Surge

Highlights Close of 2015 with 737 Max Rollout
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet AirWerks Awarded CAAC Repair Station Certification

China approeved the company to provide repair and overhaul for engines and airframes.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation and Lone Star AOG Announce Merger

The company's techs will now be able to dispatch from eight cities in the U.S.
Avionics

Northrop Grumman, BAE Develop AC/MC-130J Protections

The U.S. Air Force awarded the companies contracts to develop RF countermeasures for AC/MC-130Js by November.
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