Content Archive: July 2018

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Torqued: Your Certificate May Be On the Line for What You Don’t Record

A recent NTSB decision shines spotlight on maintenance logbook entries.
Rotorcraft

LCI Places Three AW139s With China's Kingwing

New Helicopters Configured For EMS
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Airports

Maine Airport Changes Name

According to authorities, the new name better reflects how the airport is identified by its customers.
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Raisbeck Receives STC for King Air Propellers

Raisbeck Engineering recently received STC approvals for its five-blade composite swept propeller and four-bade aluminum swept propeller.
Aircraft

New ATR Market Forecast Predicts 3,000 Deliveries over 20 Years

Franco-Italian manufacturer expects to deliver its 1,500th aircraft from its Toulouse base later this year
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Donaldson To Develop AW169 IBFs

Donaldson has signed an agreement with Leonardo to develop two new IBFs for the AW169.