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Heli-Expo 2014 Preview
AINtv
Watch as HAI president Matt Zuccaro outlines the state of the helicopter industry on the eve of the 2014 HeliExpo show with PAMA Director David Lombardo.
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FAA releases sweeping helicopter safety rule
Aviation Week
In a move designed to stem a spike in helicopter accidents that occurred over the past couple of decades, FAA on Feb. 20 released a comprehensive final rule that imposes a series of equipment, training and operational requirements on helicopters flown in Part 135 generally and in air ambulance missions specifically.
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C&D Associates announces FAA approval for relief from combustion heater Airworthiness Directives AD2004-21-05 (imposed on Janitrol B series) and AD81-09-09 (for South Wind/Stewart Warner.)
A.D.’s no longer apply to units undergoing zero-time overhaul by C&D Associates Inc. As always C&D Associates Inc. heaters remain A.D. free.
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Avionics 2020 aimed at helicopter cockpits
AIN Online
For a close-up look at what tomorrow's helicopter cockpits might look like, stop by the Thales booth (No. 1202) to see the company's Avionics 2020 cockpit of the future. This version is Thales's third iteration of its Avionics 2020 concept; earlier helicopter versions were unveiled at last year's Paris Air Show and at the NBAA Convention.
Boeing machinists approve contract aimed at winning new work
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Boeing machinists backed a new labor deal recently that seeks to give the aerospace company a stronger hand to compete for new business by, in part, offering buyouts to veteran workers and lowering top pay for future hires.
Avionics upgrades herald longer life for GIV, GV jets
Forbes
Records are a big deal across aviation and aerospace — records for altitude, time-to-climb, distance, speed and greatest payload carried. Since they are based on measureable performance, they are a marketer's dream because they confer prestige and bragging rights. And they help sell product.
New Mexico aviation maintenance tax exemption bill passes
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
A bill that would remove a 5.125 percent gross receipts tax on aviation maintenance labor and parts passed both chambers of the New Mexico legislature Feb. 19 and now awaits Gov. Susana Martinez's signature. House Bill 14, introduced by Rep. James White and Sen. Carlos Cisneros, would apply a gross receipts tax exemption on aircraft maintenance for both labor and parts.
The 10 worst flight delays in history
Jalopnik
If your plane gets delayed due to weather, that's bad luck. If it's a mechanical issue, you start worrying. If it's because of some lazy people, you're angry. But here are 10 delays worse than all of that.
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