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Emerson To Succeed Paganini To Head Airbus Helicopters U.S.

Airbus Group executive Chris Emerson will be the new president and CEO of Airbus Helicopters Inc. from June 1.
Airlines

Labor Strife Spreading Across Latam Network

Union leaders meet to discuss expanding work actions outside Chile.
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Charter & Fractional

FAA Reinterprets Part 135 CVR Interpretation

The recent regulatory interpretation by the FAA relieves some Part 135 operators from an expensive equipment requirement.
Rotorcraft

Profitable Russian Helicopters Sees Orders Backlog Dip

Russian Helicopters achieved positive financial results in 2014, but its orders backlog fell by almost a third.
Avionics

TrueNorth Receives FAA TSO for Iridium Datalink Unit

TrueNorth’s Iridium datalink unit has received FAA Technical Standard Order approval.
Aircraft

JetNet Survey Sees Bizav Optimism Rising in 1Q 2015

60 percent of the global bizav community now feel the industry is past the low-point of its recent downturn.
Rotorcraft

VH-92A Presidential Helo Will Stay Close to Civil Certification

The Navy program office developing the new presidential helicopter plans to maintain the S-92 civil airworthiness certification.
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Engines

GE Installs First Additive-Made Engine Part in GE90

Cobalt-chrome alloy housing better protects engine sensor from icing
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Aircraft

Piper Launches New M600 and M350 Models

The M600 will deliver more range, while the M350 has improved avionics.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier’s Singapore service center marks first birthday

Business jet maintenance center expects FAA approval this year.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Looks To Expand In Asia From Singapore Office

Waypoint Leasing sees potential for helicopter growth across the Asia Pacific region.
FBOs

Shanghai Hawker Pacific Showcases Full Service Facilities

The FBO, again hosting ABACE, reports steady bizav traffic growth in 2014
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Regulations and Government

China To Continue Airspace Relaxation

Industry officials are eyeing China’s next Five Year Plan, which will establish goals for 2016-2020.
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Aircraft

Cessna highlights deliveries of the first China-built XLS+

Citation X+, Sovereign+ set for CAAC certification this year
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Aircraft

Airbus Introduces ‘Summit’ To Asia

Interior designed to push price of VIP widebody down below $200 million and reach customer sooner.
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Avionics

Honeywell Connectivity Upgrade Available Through HAECO

The Xiamen-based BBJ and ACJ outfitting specialist is now offering Honeywell’s SwiftBroadband high-speed connectivity upgrade solution.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation To Provide Maintenance in Macau

Jet Aviation will open a new MRO facility in Macau, while expanding it's the capability of its Singapore base
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GJC Offers New Options for Financing Aircraft

Global Jet Capital can provide a variety of leasing and lending options for business aircraft transactions.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Showcases Challengers and Global Jets

OEM touts both executive and air ambulance interiors on the heels of deal with Swiss aeromed service Rega.
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Aircraft

Cessna Expands Chinese Presence with Charter Venture, Part 145 Approvals

Cessna’s newest joint venture secures business license and hopes to launch operations in 2016.
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Aircraft

ASG: Asia Pacific Bizjet Fleet Grew 15 Percent in 2014

Asian Sky Group closely monitors activity in the region’s business aviation market, and has shown where particular OEMs have proved most popular
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Aircraft

Boeing Evaluates Passenger/Cargo Combi BBJ

Boeing testing the market for a split passenger/cargo configuration in growing VIP product line.
Aircraft

Gama Aviation Set To Start China Managed Fleet

Gama is expanding rapidly but JV with Hutchinson Whampoa is key to its Asia Pacific strategy
Regulations and Government

NBAA Chief Bolen Highlights Growth of ABACE

Attendance is expected up for this year’s event, while exhibitors and number of exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region on par with last year.
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Aircraft

Embraer Legacy 500 Makes China Debut

Brazilian OEM also showcases Legacy 650 and Lineage 1000E on static display.
Accidents

NTSB Docket on Bedford Accident Details Crew Actions

No explanations yet for the accident
Engines

Airbus Helicopters Performs H175 Engine Removal

Pratt & Whitney Canada turboshaft was replaced at altitude airport in France
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Accidents

Cheyenne Accident Claims Four Lives in Florida

The 1979 Cheyenne was destroyed in a post-crash fire at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Aircraft

GIFAS Confirms Tough Times for Rotorcraft Sector

French industry group reported that the past three years have been difficult for the rotorcraft sector and its suppliers.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Navy Restarts Effort To Fit 'Due Regard' Radar on Triton

The U.S. Navy has restarted the development of a sense-and-avoid radar system for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.
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