Content Archive: January 2016

Aircraft

Epic E1000 Prototype Enters Flight-test Program

The first prototype of the Epic E1000 single-engine turboprop is one of two that will fly the flight test campaign.
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Aircraft

Cessna Drops Citation CJ2+ from Product Lineup

Textron Aviation confims that the Cessna Citation CJ2+ is not currently in production.
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Regulations and Government

Helo Pilots Warned of Running Landing Hazards

FAA says helicopter pilots should avoid conducting running landings in skid-equipped aircraft on runways with lighting systems embedded in pavement.

Pioneer Concorde Test Pilot Andre Turcat Dies

Turcat became chief test pilot for the Concorde program’s French effort and was the first to take the supersonic aircraft beyond Mach 1.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Chipmaker Intel Upgrades Presence in Small Drone Industry

The semiconductor manufacturer announced that it will acquire Ascending Technologies, a drone manufacturer based in Germany.
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Aircraft

Modified Mi-24 Explores High-Speed Helicopter Technology

Russian defense ministry wants a next-generation rotorcraft that can reach 270 knots.
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Charter & Fractional

ExcelAire Cleared for Cuba

ExcelAire joins a small but growing number of operators that have obtained Cuba service approval as the U.S. government eases travel restrictions.
Safety

Argus IS-BAO Lead Auditor Training Course OK'd by IBAC

Course is designed to deliver training that provides pertinent knowledge and practical tools necessary to conduct many types of aviation audits.
Aircraft

Indonesia Could Trump India as Japan’s US-2 Partner

Plans to co-produce the ShinMaywa amphibian in India have stalled.
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Environment

New Biofuel Shows Pollution-curbing Promise

Tests conducted by Rolls-Royce show the blend could burn more than 50-percent cleaner than straight jet-A.
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