Content Archive: July 2017

Aircraft

Airbus Remains Optimistic on A320neo Delivery Target

Despite engine issues, CEO Tom Enders calls plan to deliver 200 A320neo-family narrowbodies this year "a realistic target"
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Rotorcraft

Safran Helicopter Engines Launches New Online Service

Web IETP offers instant access to the company’s maintenance manuals, troubleshooting books, spare parts and tools catalogs and Service Bulletins.
Rotorcraft

Thales EC135 Sim Gains Chinese Approval

Simulator will be used by Haite to provide initial, recurrent and mission-specific pilot training for EMS and commercial operators.
Aircraft

Vulcanair V1.0 Trainer Aiming at U.S. Training Market

The four-seat piston-powered V1.0 from Vulcanair retails for $259,000 and features a glass cockpit and constant-speed prop.
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Avionics

Guardian Brings Low-cost MFD to Light Airplane Cockpits

Guardian's smartPlane system offers MFD-like capabilities on the iPad for less than $1,000.
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ATC

Remote Tower To Be Tested at Colorado Airport

Northern Colorado Regional Airport chosen as the test facility because of its traffic volume and the wide mix of aircraft types operating at the airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

A Maximum View for A-Star Pilots

Bubble door for the Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 offers a significant increase in lateral visibility and pilot headroom when leaning to the right.
Engines

Continental Secures EASA TC for CD-300 Diesel

Continental is adding two engines to its CD-200 family as it expands the breadth of its diesel line with the CD-300.
Aircraft

Historic Meeting of B-29s 'FIFI' and Doc

The only remaining World War II-vintage Boeing Superfortresses rub elbows at EAA AirVenture
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Airlines

Etihad Swings to Loss as Equity Partnerships Weigh on Finances

Abu Dhabi-based carrier attributes decline to range of factors, including Alitalia and Air Berlin exposure