Content Archive: February 2017

Aircraft

Embraer E190-E2 Still on Track, Despite Engine Snags

Some 550 hours of flight testing completed by three prototypes
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Regulations and Government

Thai Regulator Delays Issuing New AOCs, Citing Skills Shortage

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is trying to train more personnel so it can maintain adequate regulatory standards.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Opens Helo Training Center in Valencia, Spain

Bell Helicopter has opened its first training center outside the U.S. and will start by offering Bell 429 type ratings in a TRU simulator.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Haeco Pitches Zen Interior as a ‘Jumping-off Point’

Interior can be installed in the A320neo and the BBJ.
Aircraft

Dassault Sees Business Aviation Growth Coming from Asia

In January, Dassault delivered the first of its new Falcon 8X jets to go to an Indian client.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Methods Shareholder Said to be Pushing for Sale

Any sale of the company would be expected to produce a price substantially above its $1.4 billion market capitalization.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW169 Medium Twin Helo Gets FAA Nod

This approval follows EASA certification of the new medium twin helicopter by seven months.
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Training and Workforce

Simhawk Adds Capabilities to Its Training Marketplace

The additional capabilities will enable flight training buyers to select courses along with simulator time.
FBOs

NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference: a Record Breaker

Held in Fort Worth, Texas, the 28th annual edition of the show broke attendance and exhibitor totals.
Avionics

Duncan Working on STCs for Gogo Biz 4G System

Existing Gogo Biz air-to-ground service offers peak speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps, while the 4G service reportedly runs at up to peak speeds of 9.8 Mbps.