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March 06, 2016

Sikorsky Recognizes Bristow For S-92 Helicopter Rescue Accomplishments

Participated In Evacuation Of Hundreds Of Oil Workers From Six Platforms In December Last Year

Sikorsky has recognized Bristow Helicopters for its critical role in safely evacuating hundreds of workers with S-92 helicopters from six oil platforms in the North Sea on Dec. 31, 2015. Sikorsky President Dan Schultz presented the recognition to Bristow President and CEO Jonathan Baliff in a ceremony at the 2016 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo show.

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Rolls-Royce Expands Service Offerings For M250, RR300 Engine Fleets

Two Service Providers Become Authorized Repair Facilities

Rolls-Royce has signed new agreements with repair and overhaul facilities to offer M250 and RR300 engine operators even more options for their service needs.

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Bell, Turbomeca Offer Comprehensive Aircraft Coverage On Bell 505

Complete Aircraft Protection For About $300 Per Flight Hour

Bell Helicopter has announced a collaboration with Turbomeca to provide a complete service option for the Bell 505 protecting the entire aircraft - including engine coverage.

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John Rood Appointed Senior Vice President Lockheed Martin International

Appointment Effective March 7, 2016

Lockheed Martin Corporation has appointed John Rood as senior vice president, Lockheed Martin International, and elected him as a corporate officer. Rood succeeds Pat Dewar, who has been appointed to senior vice president, International Strategic Initiatives, and will retire in August 2016. Both appointments are effective March 7, 2016.

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New Zealand Balloon Festival Cancelled During Event

Organizers Acknowledged They Did Not Have Adequate Staff, But High Winds Were Primary Cause

The organizers of the Wairarapa Balloon Festival in New Zealand were overwhelmed last Saturday by the number of people who showed up for a planned night glow, and then the event had to be cancelled.

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AviationCV.com To Recruit New A320 Pilots For Small Planet Airlines

Airline Plans To Grow To As Many As 21 Aircraft

AviationCV.com is continuing the successful cooperation with one of the fastest growing leisure carriers in Europe – Small Planet Airlines. The airline has once again entrusted the HR solutions provider with the processes of screening and recruiting the Airbus A320 cockpit crew for the 2016 summer season.

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Gogo Business Aviation Expands Key Product Support Capabilities

Company Deepens AOG Support Program To Increase Responsiveness To Customers And Dealers

Gogo has announced an expansion to its business aviation product support program designed to increase responsiveness to customers and dealers in need of AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support.

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Orion Spacecraft's Solar Array Successfully Tested

Qualification Model Operated Flawlessly During A Deployment Test

The qualification model of the solar array for the European Service Module (ESM) of the Orion crewed spacecraft has been successfully tested by Airbus Defense and Space at NASA's Plum Brook Station facility in Sandusky, Ohio.

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Bell Announces Able Aerospace Services As New Service Center

Company Recently Acquired By Textron

Bell Helicopter has announced Able Aerospace Services, located in Mesa, Arizona, as Bell Helicopter’s newest Service Center.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.06.16): AIRMET

AIRMET In-flight weather advisories issued only to amend the area forecast concerning weather phenomena which are of operational interest to all aircraft and potentially hazardous to aircraft having limited capability because of lack of equipment, instrumentation, or pilot qualifications. AIRMETs concern weather of less severity than that covered by SIGMETs or Convective SIGMETs. AIRMETs cover moderate icing, moderate turbulence, sustained winds of 30 knots or more at the surface, widespread areas of ceilings less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles, and extensive mountain obscurement.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.06.16)

Aero Linx: The Aeronca Aviators Club Aeronca Champ, Chief, Sedan, L-3 (O-58), L-16, Defender, C-2, C-3, Models 50, 65, series K et al. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their History. The Aeronca Aviators Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of these fine aircraft.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.06.16)

"Because product support and operational excellence are such critical elements of our business, we're excited to announce these expanded AOG capabilities. Duncan Aviation's existing facility infrastructure, capabilities and experience are a great fit for Gogo's needs in this program and we're proud to be working with them." Source: John Wade, Gogo Business Aviation's executive vice president and general manager, following the announcement that Gogo is expanding its business aviation product support program in order to increase responsiveness to customers and dealers in need of AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support.

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