Content Archive: March 2020

Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Expands Mobile Mx Capabilities

The MRO provider adds aircraft inspections and due items to its mobile maintenance services.
Training and Workforce

Leonardo To Offer RUAS Training

Leonardo is expanding its training offerings to include rotorcraft UAS.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe

Under an agreement, DC Aviation Group will perform line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers in Europe and the CIS.
Avionics

ForeFlight 3D Preview Labels Now Live

The ForeFlight EFB app is now available in Version 12.2, which includes new features such as 3D Preview fix markers and labels.
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FBOs

Harrods Temporarily Closing London FBO/MROs

Harrods Aviation is temporarily closing its FBO/MROs at London Luton and Stansted bases in response to the UK government’s Covid-19 guidelines.
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Regulations and Government

Watchdog: FAA Registry Open to Fraud, Abuse

The Government Accountability Office found the FAA's self-verification system has made it vulnerable to criminal activity.
Aircraft

Marines F-35C Squadron Declared ‘Safe For Flight’

The award of its SFFOC certificate means that VMFA-314 has completed its type transition phase and can independently work up to operational capability.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Flying Covid-19 Patients

Bristow Group is transporting suspected Covid-19 patients in specially-configured helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Navy Inducts Kamov Ka-31R

After a long delay, the Russian navy is now operating the Ka-31, the airborne early warning/surface search version of the Ka-27 shipborne ASW helicopter.
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Engines

StandardAero Launches Engine Exchange Program

StandardAero's engine exchange program lets owners exchange their engines or purchase replacement engines with less flight time to extend aircraft life.
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