Content Archive: November 2014

Rotorcraft

Offshore Helo Operators Launch Safety-focused Association

HeliOffshore targets global membership for widespread safety.

Daher-Socata Still Seeks North American Expansion

Ultimate goal is to become a Tier 1 partner with Boeing.
FBOs

Sheltair Lands Lakeland FBO, Adding To Its Florida Footprint

Location features a new 3,200-sq-ft terminal and 54,000-sq-ft hangar.
Aircraft

Cessna-Avic Delivers First Chinese-built Citation XLS+ Business Jets

Chinese-built Citations were handed over to Guangzhou Zhongheng Group during a ceremony today at Airshow China in Zhuhai.
Regulations and Government

Comments Due Thursday on FAR Part 25 Fuel Tank Proposal

Amendment would apply to both currently manufactured and newly certified aircraft.

Nextant 400XTi Gets Chinese Nod

Validation proves that the remanufactured Beechjet 400A/400XP satisfies all CAAC airworthiness requirements.

Magellan Jets Guarantees On-time Departures

Members will be compensated with flight hour credits for lost time attributable to late departures.
Aircraft

Comac Takes Order for 30 C919s

Company claims order tally now totals 430.
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ATC

European Pilots Call for 'Remote Tower' ATC Standards

The European Cockpit Association has issued a position paper on emerging "remote tower services."
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Aircraft

Avic to Make Empennage Tips For Boeing

Chinese company to supply 777 empennage tips starting in 2017