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Business Air News Bulletin
Business Air News Bulletin
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.
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News In Brief

FlightSafety International and Sikorsky have introduced a graphical flight deck simulator designed specifically for the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter.

Elbit Systems has signed a long-term agreement with Leonardo Helicopters to jointly market and equip Leonardo's line of commercial helicopters with the latest Heli-ClearVision enhanced flight vision systems.

RUAG Aviation is developing a solution for 4G LTE connectivity in helicopters which will enable customers to enjoy the same browsing speed in the air as they do on the ground. The STC application to EASA is under way.

Pilatus' third and final PC-24 prototype has completed its maiden flight. Certification of the twin engine business jet is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017.

MRO provider Vector Aerospace has received approval from EASA for its ADS-B solutions offered on Part 27 and Part 29 rotorcraft. These include the Super Puma, AW139 and S-76.

Aviation Partners, Inc. and Aviation Partners Boeing have reported that their blended winglet and split scimitar winglet technologies have now saved commercial and business jet operators an estimated seven billion gallons of jet fuel, equivalent to a CO2 reduction of 74 million tons.

Alpine Aerotech has secured EASA certification for its tail boom baggage protection kit on Bell 205, 212, and 412 helicopters.

Jet Aviation's completions facility in Basel has been awarded EN9100 certification in recognition of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of its quality management systems.

Aircraft spare parts and repair marketplace locatory.com has seen a 45 per cent increase in visitor numbers over the course of 2016.