Content Archive: February 2017

Rotorcraft

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)
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Rotorcraft

Canadian Data Firm Receives Beyond Visual Drone Approval

Ventus Geospatial will operate the Aeryon SkyRanger quadcopter at the Foremost unmanned aircraft systems range in Alberta, Canada.
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Rotorcraft

With New Funding, Russian Helicopters Plots Growth

Proceeds of the initial $300 million sale, about 12 percent of the company’s $2.35 billion value, will be used to implement its new business plan.

Abu Dhabi IDEX Show Highlights Key UAE Developments

Surprise announcement of Russian/UAE fighter project; UAE may also acquire Su-35s, Russians say.
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Aircraft

GAMA: Embraer Phenom 300 Once Again the Best-selling Bizjet

This is the fourth consecutive year that Embraer light jet's has achieved this mark, accumulating 266 deliveries since 2013.
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Training and Workforce

NBAA OKs Unmanned Aircraft Course for PDP, CAM Programs

According to USI, this is the only NBAA PDP-approved offering on unmanned aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

QTA Develops Corrosion Fix for GIV Engine Inlet

Its engineering and DER staff also has “full capability” for composite repairs on all GII, GIII, GIV and GV parts.

AvFab Receives EASA Approval for Window Shades

AvFab's pleated shades are produced for King Air 200, B200 and B200GT and replace factory-installed polarizers

JetSmarter President Resigns After 'Unrelated' Charges

Gennady Barsky recently became president after serving as CFO for JetSmarter.
Aircraft

China’s FC-31 Fighter May Be Slated for Carrier Ops

A second prototype has flown, showing modifications. Meanwhile, export marketing continues.
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