Content Archive: April 2018

Rotorcraft

The Fenestron Turns 50

Airbus Helicopters marks iconic design.
Aircraft

Daher TBM 930 Gets Additional Avionics Functionality

Company also announced a new name for its North American division: Daher Aircraft Inc.
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Engines

Jabiru Engines Names U.S. Distributor

Participation complements Arion's kit and LSA manufacturing business.
Engines

U.S. Customers Take Delivery of the Rotax 915 iS

Turbocharging takes the Rotax 915 iS to 15,000 ft at full power.
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One Aviation Braces as Wisconsin Prepares Kestrel Suit

Company in arrears on economic development loan.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Would Open Door for Flight Sharing

The bill would define "personal operator" as one who could arrange flights and split costs without needing to comply with commercial regulations.

Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers for School Supplies Delivery

Aviation for Humanity brings books and supplies to students who might otherwise do without them.

Triumph, Gulfstream Agree on Shift in G650 Work

Triumph says the move, which includes consolidating G650 wing work to Gulfstream's plant in Savannah, will improve its bottom line.
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Buy Hawker Pacific

The blockbuster, $250 million deal, includes the company's FBOs, MROs and other services in Asia and the Middle East
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Maintenance and Modifications

Winglet Technology Gets STC for Sovereign Weight Boost

The FAA STC nod permits a 475-pound increase in the Sovereign’s MTOW and a 200-lb increase in MZFW.