Content Archive: July 2015

Aircraft

Boeing Reports Second Charge Related to KC-46 Program

The manufacturer will absorb an after-tax charge of $536 million due to 'higher estimated engineering and manufacturing costs' of tanker.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Advocates Hopeful on Fractional Taxes

A Joint Committee on Taxation report released July 13 provides encouragement that congress expects the current fractional tax treatment to continue.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Turn to FAA Bill for Management Tax Help

Industry are hoping the upcoming reauthorization bill may provide relief as hopes dim for near-term solution from the IRS.

Saudi Arabia’s Arabasco Seeks Growth From MRO Expansion

The Jeddah-based group operates multiple FBOs and is now trying again to boost its aircraft management business.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Continue To Decline

Safety group plans to keep the focus on further reducing accident numbers.
ATC

European Space Agency, Inmarsat Complete Satcom Design

The 'Iris Precursor' program aims to support initial 4D flight-path control by satellite by 2018.
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Accidents

EASA Calls for Mandatory Mental Screening of Pilots

Task force report to EC contains six main recommendations
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Regulations and Government

House Panel Highlights Measures in Upcoming FAA Bill

The bill will contain dozens of provisions covering certification, regulatory consistency, unmanned aircraft systems and FAA training among other issues.
Rotorcraft

Helicopters H130 Finds New Application in Aerial Work

More expensive than the EC130B4, the H130 targets operators that mix aerial work and passenger transportation.
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Accidents

Dramatic Footage Shows Helicopter Crash at Irish Pub

The landing area the pilot selected was near several light poles.