All General aviation articles – Page 97
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Airbus Helicopters drops PW210 engine on 'repositioned' X4
On the eve of the officially unveiling of its new X4 medium-class rotorcraft, Airbus Helicopters has sensationally ditched one of the two engine suppliers on the programme and hinted at a heavier aircraft than previously thought.
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NewsJapan's Setouchi Holdings buys Quest Aircraft
Quest Aircraft, manufacturer of the Kodiak single-engined turboprop, has been snapped-up by Japanese company Setouchi Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
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Economic impact of General Aviation climbs to $219 billion in six years
The US business and general aviation industry contributed $219 billion to the US economy in 2013 and supported 1.1 million jobs, according to a study jointly commissioned by eight leading business and general aviation associations.
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NewsP&WC announces key milestone for G500 and G600
Pratt & Whitney Canada has received engine certification for the engines that will power Gulfstream’s two newest business jets unveiled last October.
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FAA opens debate on small UAS with proposed rule
A small unmanned air systems(UAS) could perform commercial flights in most US airspace at up to 500ft in daylight as long as it remains within eyesight of an observer or an operator who has passed an aeronautical knowledge test.
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Embraer takes deliveries lead in India private jet market
Embraer has no plans to open a production facility in India, despite strong growth in the market, particularly among its smaller Phenom series of private jets.
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NewsHAV receives UK funding to bring airship back to flight
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received additional funding from the UK government to further develop its Airlander hybrid airship, as it move towards an anticipated return to flight.
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Business, GA aircraft deliveries continue resurgence in 2014
Deliveries of business and general aviation aircraft continued their resurgence last year thanks to the rising to demand for midsize jets and piston engined types, according to the latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), released on 11 February.
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NewsFAA softens transponder rule impact on experimental aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration has corrected an “inadvertent” error in a rulemaking that could reduce the cost of complying with a regulatory mandate on owners for thousands of US-registered experimental aircraft.
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NewsDiscovery launches production of XL-2 piston single
Discovery Aviation has begun production of its new and improved XL-2 nine months after the three-year old company acquired the rights to the IFR-certificated piston single from its former owner Liberty Aerospace.
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NewsRussia clears Tecnam P2006T piston twin for passenger transportation
Training provider ChelAvia has become the first the company in Russia to secure approval to operate the Tecnam P2006T for commercially.
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Russian company patents lightweight GA ejection seat
NPP Zvezda, a Russian company well known for aviation and space life support systems in its homeland, has patented a lightweight ejection seat for general aviation aircraft.
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NewsNetJets Europe cleared to fly Phenom 300s from London City airport
NetJets Europe has clinched approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to operate its Embraer Phenom 300 light-cabin business jet at London City airport, in the heart of the UK’s financial community.
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NewsPilatus appoints first Russia-based sales agent for PC-12NG
Pilatus Aircraft has appointed Nesterov Aviation has its exclusive sales and service representative for the PC-12NG in Russia. Until now, sales to this vast region were handled directly by the Swiss airframer from its Stans headquarters.
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OpinionOPINION: North Sea helicopter operators must maintain safety drive
When offshore oil support helicopter operations in the UK sector suffered five serious accidents or incidents between 2009 and 2013, the Civil Aviation Authority’s initial response was defensive. It dismissed the fact that the Norwegian sector – with a similar fleet and only slightly fewer operations – had suffered no ...
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Luxaviation plans five-fold fleet growth through company acquisitions
Luxaviation, Europe’s largest business aircraft charter and management company, is planning to quintuple its fleet from 100 to 500 aircraft by the end of the decade through the “strategic acquisition” of operators across the globe.
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NewsUS Civil Air Patrol orders 21 Skyhawk 172s
Cessna has secured an order from the US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 21 Skyhawk 172 piston singles, which will replace older models in the volunteer-run organisation’s fleet.
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NewsNASA claims low-noise milestone for supersonic jets
Proving an engine design is powerful enough to fly commercial passengers at supersonic speeds and quiet enough to meet future airport noise regulations is a new goal for NASA.
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NewsCessna rolls out first production Latitude
With certification still expected in the second quarter, Cessna rolled the first Citation Latitude built to be delivered to a customer off the production line in Wichita, Kansas.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Offshore helicopter safety programme advances rapidly
Advances in safety thinking about offshore oil support helicopter operations are rapidly being consolidated into practical measures, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.