Content Archive: August 2014

Qatar Airways Shows Off First Painted A350-900

EASA approval expected in the third quarter, with delivery to Qatar Airways to follow.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Superseding AD on Bombardier CL-600 Landing Gear Parts

It is intended to prevent use of life-limited landing-gear parts beyond their safe-life limits.

Helo Operators Stick To Zero-PED, Despite Looser Rules

EASA makes operators responsible for allowing use of portable electronic devices.

Pilatus Taps India’s Tata To Make PC-12 Aerostructures

The project includes tooling, jigs and training of TASL’s personnel at Pilatus facilities in Switzerland.
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Engines

GE Finalizes New Composite for 9X Fan Blades

The use of fewer, lighter fan blades will reduce engine weight, contributing to reduced fuel burn.
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JSSI: Global Bizav Activity Bounces Back in 2Q14

Second-quarter 2014 index shows that global business aviation activity climbed 3 percent from a year ago.

Approval Imminent for Embraer Legacy 450/500 U.S. Plant

Embraer has proposed constructing a $76 million, 250,000-sq-ft building next to its Phenom 100/300 assembly facility at Melbourne (Fla.) Airport.

North America Buoyed 2Q Bizjet Deliveries, Says UBS

Second-quarter business jet deliveries climbed by 30 percent in North America, but the gain was more than offset by losses in the rest of the world.

BOC Aviation Boosts Boeing Portfolio to Meet Demand

The Bank of China-owned company placed its largest-ever order with Boeing.
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European ADS-B Delay Rule Not Expected Until September

The European Commission’s adoption of a rule delaying the implementation mandate for ADS-B OUT equipment is expected in September.