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Vector Aerospace Receives ADS-B EASA STC Approval

?Langley, BC – Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its new ADS-B solution, which is applicable for installation on the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139 and Sikorsky S-76 series of helicopters. Vector’s […]

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Global Aerospace Announces 2017 SM4 Aviation Safety Program

Global Aerospace, a leading provider of aerospace insurance, is pleased to announce the 2017 SM4 Aviation Safety Program which includes new partners and a refreshed line-up of direct services. Now entering its 8th year, SM4 continues to expand by providing targeted subject matter experts and financial support to the aerospace sector. Since 2010, the company […]

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Hillsboro Aero Academy, HorizonAir Launch Pilot Recruitment Program

Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) and Horizon Air have signed an agreement to establish a pilot development program, which will provide a tuition stipend to students pursuing an aviation career. This program is designed to help recruit new students into the program at HAA and provide existing students with an opportunity to fly as a first […]

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National Flight Services – Radar Altimeter Mandate

Swanton, Ohio – National Flight Services, Helicopter Division, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance and avionics installations; announced today that they have been awarded contracts for 27 helicopter radar altimeter installations from three separate tourism operators in the southern US. This installation is an FAA mandate for all Part 135 operators that must be complied […]

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German Navy NH90 Sea Lion Performs Maiden Flight

Donauworth – On Thursday, the NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter took off on its on-schedule maiden flight at Airbus Helicopters in Donauworth. Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland; Ralph Herzog, Director in the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, Chief of the German […]

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Report Demonstrates Contributions of NATA Members At KVNY

Washington, DC – A newly released report, commissioned by the Los Angeles World Airports and conducted by Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), concludes the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) contributes two billion dollars to the local economy and supports more than 10,000 jobs. NATA President Martin H. Hiller praised the report stating, “Studies like […]

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Unmanned Safety Institute Launches Program For Drone Hobbyists

Orlando, FL – The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) today announced that it has launched the first-ever online training course designed by its team of leading aviation safety experts to teach drone enthusiasts how to fly safely and minimize risk. The course, known as SAFEGUARD(TM), is a self-paced online course that is approximately one-hour in length, […]

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CAP Celebrates 75th Anniversary At National WWII Museum

New Orleans, La. – On Saturday, December 3, 2016, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members from across the state of Louisiana gathered at The National WWII Museum for a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the organization’s founding. Louisiana Wing Commander, Colonel Thomas “Doc” Barnard, spoke about Civil Air Patrol’s efforts and commitment during World War […]

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Infinity Aircraft Services Named Authorized Dealer For Nextant, Williams International

Infinity Aircraft Services, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station, is now an authorized dealer for Williams International and Nextant Aerospace. This increases Infinity Aircraft Services’ growing capability to perform manufacture specific tasks and requirements at their three convenient locations, while passing cost savings along to the customer. Williams International is the global leader in small […]

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Able Flight, OSU Announce Training Partnership

Able Flight and The Ohio State University will partner on a new flight training program for people with physical disabilities beginning in May, 2017. The program will begin with two Able Flight Scholarship recipients who will take part in an intensive six week program at the Ohio State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio, and who […]

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