Content Archive: June 2016

Rotorcraft

Bell 412EPI Ascends Near Everest

The helicopter demonstrated landings and takeoffs at 15,200 feet.

Marty Hiller To Step In as Acting NATA President

Hill will work with Bill Deere and Tim Obitts when Tom Hendricks departs at the end of August.
Airlines

Bombardier Announces Firm Order for 10 CRJ900s

The Canadian manufacturer reports 428 firm orders for the 90-seat CRJ900 regional airliner.
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A Daughter on a Mission, Bizav to the Rescue

Business aviation delivered in a big way for one D-Day survivor.
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ATC

Russian ATC Suppliers Will Evaluate Aireon ADS-B System

The first launch of Iridium Next satellites with hosted ADS-B payloads is scheduled for September.
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Aircraft

Viking To Acquire Bombardier's Amphibious Aircraft Division

Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the 170 CL-415 and CL-215 water bombers in service.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Oil Company Orders 20 More AW189s

Order builds on a previous contract for 10.
Aircraft

F-35 Training Gap Looms

Lecture explores F35 training – frontline combat readiness in the 21st Century
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Engines

StandardAero Signs Deal With Dutch for F135 Engine MRO Support

StandardAero is partnering with the Dutch defense ministry to create an F135 engine depot at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Base at Woensdrecht.

Boston-area Bizav Group Holds Aviation Day

The regional event promoted business aviation.