Content Archive: July 2015

Aircraft

Certification Imminent for Nextant G90XT

The company plans to deliver two to four of the remanufactured King Air C90s by year-end.
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Aircraft

Textron Eyes 2016 Certification for Diesel Skyhawk

The company is resuming production of normally-aspirated 182 and moving ahead of diesel Skyhawk, but plans for Skylane remain unclear.
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Avionics

BendixKing KI 300 Replaces Legacy Attitude Indicators

The display replaces the company's popular line of mechanical gyro-based attitude indicators.
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Avionics

FAA Approves Aspen Software-derived Angle-of-Attack

The company unveiled the AOA indicator four months ago and has begun deliveries.
Aircraft

FedEx Places Largest Ever Boeing 767 Order

Deal breathes fresh life into aging widebody
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Regulations and Government

Comments Sought on Bird-strike Certification Revisions

Notice is based on findings from an FAA/industry working group, recent and upgraded bird-strike statistics, and NTSB recommendations made in 2009.
Engines

Continental Eyes MRO Expansion

The company recently finalized its purchase of Danbury Aerospace, marking the fourth acquisition in the last 24 months.
Maintenance and Modifications

Watchdog: FAA Oversight of EU Repair Stations Subpar

Lack of training erodes oversight capability, say watchdog groups.

Able Flight Awards Pins To Six Pilots

Able Flight provides scholars for persons with disabilities to help them achieve their goal of becoming a pilot.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Expands Completions Facility

The Beijing-based company provides design, engineering, certification and installation services for business jets.