Content Archive: April 2015

Aircraft

Fedex Moves to Buy TNT, Seeing Long-term Growth in Europe

Seeks to acquire package carrier TNT of The Netherlands for $4.8 billion
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Maintenance and Modifications

L-3 Aviation Products Opens MRO in Bengaluru, India

MRO also provides avionics support and integrated logistics support
Maintenance and Modifications

Heli-One Boundary Bay Gets Korean Mx Approval

Facility granted approval for Bell 212/412, AgustaWestland AW139 and Sikorsky S-61 and S-76 helicopters, as well GE CT-58 and P&WC PT6 engines.
Accidents

Business Aviation Fatalities Down in First Quarter This Year

Fatalities in turbine business airplane accidents dropped 37 percent, to 17 in the first three months of this year from 27 in the same period last year.
Engines

Pratt Building Support for Gulfstream G500/600 Engines

Structure should have a broad reach because the engines share a common core with the PW1500G that powers the Bombardier CSeries.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Asks Operators To Comment on NYC Airport Slot Plan

NBAA fears the proposal would significantly hamper a range of business aviation and GA operations.
Rotorcraft

UTC Appoints New Sikorsky President

Former president Mick Maurer moves to UTC position, where he will oversee likely Sikorsky spin-off
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ruag Completes Major Upgrade on Malaysian Falcon 900

Work inlcuded updating and overhaulng the Royal Malaysian Air Force's trijet with new avionics, as well as full renovatation of the cabin.
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Maintenance and Modifications

American Propeller Named Hartzell-recommended Servicer

American Propeller covers a large area of the Western U.S. with its fleet of transport vehicles that offer propeller pickup and delivery services.
Airports

Web-based Helo Noise-tracking System Goes Live in L.A.

Allows Los Angeles Basin residents to review and identify helicopter operations and file a noise complaint about them.