Content Archive: April 2015
Aircraft
Piper Launches New M600 and M350 Models
The M600 will deliver more range, while the M350 has improved avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier’s Singapore service center marks first birthday
Business jet maintenance center expects FAA approval this year.
Rotorcraft
Waypoint Looks To Expand In Asia From Singapore Office
Waypoint Leasing sees potential for helicopter growth across the Asia Pacific region.
FBOs
Shanghai Hawker Pacific Showcases Full Service Facilities
The FBO, again hosting ABACE, reports steady bizav traffic growth in 2014
Regulations and Government
China To Continue Airspace Relaxation
Industry officials are eyeing China’s next Five Year Plan, which will establish goals for 2016-2020.
Aircraft
Cessna highlights deliveries of the first China-built XLS+
Citation X+, Sovereign+ set for CAAC certification this year
Accidents
Cheyenne Accident Claims Four Lives in Florida
The 1979 Cheyenne was destroyed in a post-crash fire at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Aircraft
GIFAS Confirms Tough Times for Rotorcraft Sector
French industry group reported that the past three years have been difficult for the rotorcraft sector and its suppliers.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Navy Restarts Effort To Fit 'Due Regard' Radar on Triton
The U.S. Navy has restarted the development of a sense-and-avoid radar system for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Wages 'War on Cost' to Lower F135 Price
Pratt & Whitney said it has reduced the cost of the F135 turbofan by 55 percent since the sixth flight-test engine.
