Content Archive: April 2015

Aircraft

Boeing Evaluates Passenger/Cargo Combi BBJ

Boeing testing the market for a split passenger/cargo configuration in growing VIP product line.
Aircraft

Gama Aviation Set To Start China Managed Fleet

Gama is expanding rapidly but JV with Hutchinson Whampoa is key to its Asia Pacific strategy
Regulations and Government

NBAA Chief Bolen Highlights Growth of ABACE

Attendance is expected up for this year’s event, while exhibitors and number of exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region on par with last year.
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Aircraft

Embraer Legacy 500 Makes China Debut

Brazilian OEM also showcases Legacy 650 and Lineage 1000E on static display.
Accidents

NTSB Docket on Bedford Accident Details Crew Actions

No explanations yet for the accident
Engines

Airbus Helicopters Performs H175 Engine Removal

Pratt & Whitney Canada turboshaft was replaced at altitude airport in France
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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.
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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.
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