Content Archive: March 2017

Rotorcraft

Thales Develops Small Autopilot for Helicopters

The autopilot can fit on all aircraft, including the lightest platforms.
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Rotorcraft

Shadin Secures STC for Fuel Flow System on R66

RemoteFlo provides pilots with real-time fuel-flow information on their GPS or flight management system.
FBOs

Atlantic Completes Major Oregon FBO Upgrade

The new facility at Portland International Airport was constructed as a partnership between the service provider and the airport.
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Rotorcraft

Indian Capital Delhi Gets New Heliport

Pawan Hans Helicopters is operating a new heliport in the northwest of the Indian capital Delhi.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Adds Cuba, Bermuda to Service Area

PlaneSense has been authorized to fly into seven Cuban airports, including those in the country’s two largest cities—Santiago and Havana.
Aircraft

Third PC-24 Prototype Makes First Flight

"Series conforming" twinjet joins flight test program, with certification expected in Q4 2017
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Rotorcraft

Asian Rotorcraft Fleet Grows But at Slower Pace

In its 4th annual Asian civil helicopter report, Asian Sky Group saw a 4 percent increase in turbine-powered rotorcraft in 2016.
Regulations and Government

N.Y. Senator Calls for Probe into 'Small Plane' Accidents

Charles Schumer (D-NY) has asked the NTSB for a "top-to-bottom" review of increased danger from light aircraft
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Rotorcraft

Quality Aviation Instruments Rebrands as QAI Aerospace

Now QAI Aerospace, the company’s new name reflects its various worldwide services.
Aircraft

Embraer Capitalizing on Healthy Financing Market

Places six EETCs over past three years