Amy Laboda
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Accidents

Final Report on Westwind Accident Unable To Identify Cause

The airplane crashed immediately after takeoff and was destroyed.

NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference 2016

Flight attendants and flight technicians from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas and concerns about their segment of corporate aviation.
Airlines

Airlines Touch Down at Sun ’n’ Fun To Expand Pilot Workforce

Several U.S. airlines exhibited at the Sun n Fun show, looking to tap the general aviation community for prospective new pilots.
Aircraft

Cirrus Debuts Final Interior for Vision Jet

What makes this interior different is its flexibility.
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SocialFlight Rolls Out Version 5 of Its App on May 1

New features include a flight destinations section, points of interest for pilots and an aircraft of the day feature.
Aircraft

Lancair Ready To Hand Over First Piston Evolution

The Lycoming TEO-540-EXP iE2-powered Evolution can cruise comfortably above Flight Level 180 at 232 ktas for 1,800 nm.
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Teaming Up for STEM: Sun ’n' Fun and Stallion 51

What is better than an all-expense paid trip to central Florida in spring, and a P-51 ride?

Electric Sun Flyer Progresses, To Fly by Midyear

AEAC is betting on the efficiency of electric to be a game-changer for basic flight training aircraft.
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Engines

Rotax Readies the Market for Its 135-hp 915iS

Turbocharged and intercooled, this Rotax may just replace a few old 150hp piston engines.
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Fuel

Swift Fuels Introduces Unleaded 94UL Avgas Nationwide

The STC’d fuel is available for aircraft with mogas STCs, light sport aircraft and more.
Accidents

Icon Answers Contract Critics; First Deliveries Next Month

Serial Number 1 may be out there, but Icon knows the real customers are just about to see their airplanes.
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Aircraft

Epic CEO Sees Turboprop Deliveries by Year-end

Despite setbacks and slowdowns, Epic CEO sees light at the end of the Part 23 certification tunnel for his Epic 1000 turboprop.
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Engines

Hartzell Engine Technologies Buys Sky-Tec Brand

The acquistion brings together the companies' expertise in Lycoming and Continental engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Trailblazer Prop Certified on Cessna T206H

The propeller is available for terrestrial aircraft and floatplanes.
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Aircraft

Piper Announces Fleet Sale to UND

More than 100 flight training aircraft sold
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Women in Aviation Reaches $10 Million Milestone

More than $10 million in scholarships have been awarded at WAI in 20 years.
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Rotorcraft

Ferreira Named Flight Instructor of the Year

Blessing Award is one of nine HAI Salute to Excellence Awards
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Lawrence keeps his unit together in tough times.
Rotorcraft

CAMTS Director Frazer Honored with Airbus Golden Hour Award

Emergency Room nurse spurs new safety criteria for airborne medical transport.
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce Excellence in Maintenance Award Goes to Lewis

Turbomeca USA customer training manager imparts professional philosophy to maintenance technicians.
Rotorcraft

Italians Honored by Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award

A daring rescue at sea over 72 hours took teamwork and stamina to succeed.
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Rotorcraft

BLR Aerospace Safety Award Goes to Boston Team

Boston MedFlight and FAA team up to create IFR approaches to Boston city hospital helipads.
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Rotorcraft

Appareo Pilot of the Year Award

A high altitude long-line rescue earns Laing Pilot of the Year
Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Celebrates 90 Years and Best-Value Accolades

From airmail provider to flight training expert, ERAU has proved it can grow and change with the times.
Avionics

Sequoia Helicopters Picks Skytrac HDMS for Bell 212 Fleet

Sequoia is staying ahead of the deadline for data monitoring on helicopter air ambulance flights.
Rotorcraft

Bell Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to Dana Kerrick

HAI awards longtime IA for a lifetime of innovation and excellence in maintenance.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircelle Electro-Luminescent Displays Make Bizjets Glow

Aircelle’s Illuminate the Sky technology allows images and animations to be displayed on aircraft exteriors.
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NBAA Charities Awards 14 Scholarships During Convention 2015

NBAA Charities scholarship program is robust and diverse.
Charter & Fractional

Meridian Adds Gulfstream G200 Maintenance

Meridian Jet Center welcomes G200 to its list of aircraft it is authorized to perform maintenance on.

ATP Releases New Solutions for Consolidating Information Management and Tracking

Tool and employee compliance management systems help prevent regulatory lapses in the workplace.