Content Archive: February 2015

Rotorcraft

U.S. Navy Updates Guidance for Helicopter Inspections

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued updated guidance for inspecting Sikorsky CH/MH-53E heavy lift helicopters.
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JetNet: Used Bizjet Transactions Set New Record in 2014

There were 2,569 pre-owned business jet retail transactions last year, besting the previous peak of 2,181 in 2007.
Airports

Clay Lacy Breaks Ground on $10M Expansion at Van Nuys

South campus will add a modern FBO terminal to the company’s flagship location, two new hangars, office space and training facilities.
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Aircraft

Delayed Permit Application Hurts Norwegian Air Financials

Norwegian Air Shuttle's drawn out application for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit is creating drag on its bottom line.
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Charter & Fractional

Mach One Carves Out Charter Niche Built on Loyalty

The Chino, Calif., charter provider operates 10 jets and most of its trips serve charter broker Sentient Jet.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EBACE 2015 To Feature Unmanned Aircraft Zone

The UAS zone will provide a venue for exhibitors to do live demonstrations of their products in a 12m-by-12m netted pavilion.
Safety

Gulfstream Flight-test Unit Elevates IS-BAO Status

Department has 43 pilots who conduct more than 2,200 annual test flights.
Maintenance and Modifications

Continental Motors Services Acquires United Turbine

Acquisition is part of a continuing expansion that began last July when parent company Continental Motors Group renamed their MRO service group.
Avionics

L-3 Unveils Full Set of Lynx ADS-B Systems

The Lynx MultiLink Surveillance System ADS-B transceivers fill the mandate for a variety of aircraft types.
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Accidents

TransAsia Pilots Undergo Retesting for Engine-Failure Response

Ten pilots have failed CAA-ordered tests
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