Content Archive: February 2023

Training and Workforce

FAA Finalizes GV Standardized Training Curriculum

The FAA published a standardized training curriculum for the Gulfstream V that will serve as framework for future aircraft-specific programs for Part 135.
FlightSafety Gulfstream G550 Simulator
Rotorcraft

Global Medical Response Opts for More Bell 407GXi Helos

Air ambulance provider Global Medical Response operates 220 Bell helicopters for various missions in North America.
Global Medical Response employee, Bell Employee and Air Link air ambulance employee pose for photo with Bell air ambulance helicopter
Engines

GE Explores Rotorcraft Operations Center

GE center would provide remote engine diagnostics and analytics for rotorcraft customers.
Bell 525 super-medium twin-engine helicopter in flight

Daher To Buy French Aero Manufacturing Services Firm

In a deal announced on February 7, Daher will buy France-headquartered aerospace manufacturing services company Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale.
Daher maintenance technician at work on aircraft
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Heavy Finally Axes SpaceJet Program

Two and a half years since suspension of SpaceJet development, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries cuts its losses and cancels the program.
Mitsubishi SpaceJet regional airliner
Aircraft

ANZ’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft Program Signs New Partners

Embraer, Heart Aerospace, and Universal Hydrogen have joined ATR and Airbus as partners in Air New Zealand’s program to field a zero-emissions aircraft.
Digital rendering of Heart Aerospace's ES-30 electric regional aircraft in flight
Avionics

Foresight MX HUMS STC'd for Sikorsky UH-60A

GPMS's Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for installation in Black Hawk helicopters.
PJ Helicopters UH-60A Utility Hawk helicopter collects water from lake for utility firefighting mission
Regulations and Government

Bunce, Bolen Urge Timely FAA Bill, Improved Reg Process

GAMA head Pete Bunce and NBAA CEO Ed Bolen cite needs in areas such as regulation and privacy as Congress crafts FAA reauthorization bill.
U.S. Capitol building (Photo: Pixabay)
Aircraft

Gulfstream Gets $124M USAF Mx Award

Contracts supporting USAF C-20 and C-37 aircraft run through 2031.
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Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Posts Solid Growth

Compliance and safety specialist AviationManuals reported growth of its client base and revenues in 2022.
AviationManuals report displayed on iPad