All General aviation articles – Page 131
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NewsATR lands 74 firm orders in 2012
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR took 74 firm orders during 2012 and delivered a total of 64 aircraft. The airframer detailed its figures during...
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NewsCirrus introduces fifth-generation SR22
Cirrus has introduced its fifth-generation SR22 series of piston singles, which boast an increase in gross weight from 1,543kg (3,400lb) to 1,633kg and a rise in seating capacity from four to five people.
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NewsAgustaWestland, Embraer plan Brazil helicopter assembly line
AgustaWestland looks set to cash in on an oil-driven Brazilian helicopter sales bonanza through a joint venture with Embraer that could lead to production...
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NewsDucted-fan AirMule to get new blades
Urban Aeronautics has manufactured new propeller blades that will be fitted to its unmanned AirMule ducted fan vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
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NewsPilot of ill-fated AW109 named
The pilot of the AgustaWestland AW109 involved in a fatal crash on 16 January in London has been named as Capt Peter Barnes
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NewsCrane-crash pilot requested to divert and land at the London Heliport
The pilot of the ill-fated AgustaWestland AW109 that crashed in London on 16 January had requested to divert and land at the London Heliport in Battersea because of bad weather.
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NewsTwo killed in London helicopter crash
Two people have been confirmed killed after a helicopter was apparently in collision with a crane on top of a building in central London on 16 January.
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NewsHawker Beechcraft tries upgrade offer for post-bankruptcy momentum
Hawker Beechcraft will give King Air 250 or 350i buyers a free avionics display upgrade in an effort to boost sales as the company emerges from bankruptcy...
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Rusada secures MRO software contract with Hawker Beechcraft
UK software specialist Rusada has secured a contract with Hawker Beechcraft global customer support for the installation and support of its Envision maintenance, repair and overhaul software at HBC's US bases.
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NewsNextant preparing to add two remanufactured business jets to its XT family
Nextant Aerospace is preparing to treble the size of its business jet offering through the introduction in the second quarter of two re-engined legacy models.
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NewsEA Aerospace plans air taxi launch by second quarter with Eclipse 500s
EA Aerospace - the Turkish founding partner of Eclipse Aerospace - is gearing up to launch an air taxi service in the second quarter of 2013 using Eclipse very light jets (VLJ).
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IN FOCUS: Middle Eastern carriers partner on MRO
Middle Eastern operators join forces for more-efficient MRO support
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NewsPICTURE: Grand Caravan EX secures FAA approval
Cessna has clinched US approval for its Grand Caravan EX and says the 19-year-old single-engined turboprop has outperformed initial targets.
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NewsCessna begins production of Citation M2 as certification draws near
Cessna's Citation M2 has commenced its initial production run at the airframer's Independence, Kansas...
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Chinese investors acquire Enstrom Helicopter
Michigan-based Enstrom Helicopter has been acquired by a Chinese investment firm in a move aimed at helping the company grow in the rapidly developing Asian market.
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NewsTAG Farnborough bans jets that do not meet Chapter 4 noise standards
The UK's only dedicated business aviation hub - TAG Farnborough airport - has banned all jet aircraft which do not meet ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards
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Saab awarded P180 MPA equipment contract
Saab has been awarded a €15.5 million ($20.4 million) contract to provide surveillance equipment for two P180 maritime patrol aircraft ...
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NewsAir Methods acquires 20 Bell 407GXs and completes Sundance Helicopters acquisition
US emergency medical services (EMS) provider Air Methods has ordered 20 Bell 407GX helicopters to support "future growth opportunities". The single-engined aircraft will be dedicated to air medical transport for critically ill and injured patients throughout the USA.
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NewsTu-204 directive warns pilots to check thrust-reverse status
Russian authorities have ordered immediate action by Tupolev Tu-204 operators in the wake of two runway overruns by Red Wings aircraft, including the fatal...
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NewsInvestigators start analysing crashed Tu-204 recorders
Russian investigators have started analysing the flight recorders from the Red Wings Tupolev Tu-204 which crashed adjacent to a highway while attempting...