Content Archive: July 2018

Safety

SGS Adds IS-BAO Audits to Its Line-up

The global aviation safety company now has IS-BAO auditors based in the U.S. and Canada.

People in Aviation: July 2018

People in Aviation: July 2018
Engines

CFM Confident Leap Production Can Catch Up Soon

LEAP deliveries are four weeks behind schedule but the lag is lessening every month, and could be gone by year-end.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers 100th Jet Ranger X

505 Certified In More Than 20 Countries Worldwide
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers First H145s To Swiss Rega

Will Replace Existing EC145 Fleet
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Charter & Fractional

NATA Sees More Enforcement on Illegal Charter Ahead

NATA said the latest FAA proposed enforcement action brings to light ramifications of illegal charter activity.
FBOs

ExecuJet Adds To African FBO Network

The global aviation services provider will open a new FBO in the Seychelles on August 1.
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StandardAero Receives EASA Certification for CRFT

StandardAero recently received EASA certification for its retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tank system for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards King Air 350ER Performance Upgrade STC

The Blackhawk XP67A Engine upgrade will boost the turboprop twin to a maximum allowable takeoff weight of up to 17,500 pounds.
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Regulations and Government

Former FAA-designated Representative Sentenced for Fraud

The former designated airworthiness representative plead guilty to charges that he "rubber stamped" aircraft part inspection forms.