Content Archive: December 2015

Rotorcraft

Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA

Industry has long maintained that equipment requirements make IFR flight uneconomical and impractical under Part 27 rules.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

First NATO RQ-4B Global Hawk Takes Flight in California

Manufacturer Northrop Grumman expects to deliver the first of five AGS aircraft to Italy's Sigonella Air Base next year.
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Rotorcraft

NHV To Base Two Airbus H175s at New Aberdeen Site

Belgian company wants to become alternative player in the North Sea offshore oil-and-gas market.
Safety

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.
Rotorcraft

700th R66 Rolls Off Production Line

The 700th model is equipped with pop-out floats, an option approved by EASA in October.
Rotorcraft

EASA Rotorcraft Symposium Spurs New Safety Ideas

Updates on the rotorcraft segment from Europe and beyond.
Regulations and Government

Spending, Tax Bill Gains GA Support

GA groups will continue push for permanent bonus depreciation.
Airports

New Moves Made To Keep SMO Operating Equitably

Santa Monica Airport Association is preparing a new Part 16 complaint to be filed with the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Capital Interiors Expands Capabilities

The company provides restoration, repair and refinishing for business aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilots Approve New Contract

The ratification culminated more than two years of often contentious contract negotiations.
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