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March 31, 2014

As U.S. UAS Demand Falls: Suppliers Turn To Foreign Markets

Frost & Sullivan: As Competition Intensifies, Companies That Create Efficient, Persistent And Survivable Platforms Will Remain Competitive

Despite the withdrawal and reduction of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, unmanned aerial systems (UASs) remain essential for conducting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike operations. As Department of Defense (DoD) budgets for UASs decline, however, domestic UAS manufacturers must exploit opportunities in foreign military and the global commercial UAS market to stay afloat.

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Gulf Helicopters' AW139 Fleet Achieves 50,000 Hour Milestone

Seventeen Aircraft Flying For The Qatar Helicopter Service

The AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has achieved the milestone of 50,000 flight hours.

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SkyTrac Uses Satellite Technology To Track Aircraft Position

Technology Widely Used In The Business Aviation Sector

Recent media focus on aircraft tracking technology underscores significant gaps in traditional approaches (radar, transponder, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), and radio communication). These technologies, or combinations of them, are typically used by the scheduled commercial air transport sector. The gaps are particularly relevant when tracking aircraft in remote areas where traditional tracking infrastructure can be limited, for instance outside radar coverage.

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ConciAir Launches 'The Defender'

New ISR Platform Built On the Savannah S Airframe

ConciAir has launched "The Defender", a solution for airborne law enforcement. The aircraft is a derivative of I.C.P. Aviation’s Savannah S. In addition to announcing the launch of the Defender, I.C.P. Aviation North America (ICPANA) has agreed to become the exclusive supplier of ready to fly (RTF) aircraft for its advanced airborne surveillance program.

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Aerial Firefighters Pressing Colorado Lawmakers To Consider Contracting

Bill In Colorado Senate Would Allow State Government To Lease Up To Four Large Aircraft From The Federal Government Or Other Sources

At the urging of the privately operated aerial firefighting industry, Colorado State Senator Steve King (R-Grand Junction) has inserted language into a bill which–if enacted–would give the Colorado Division Of Fire Prevention And Control the authority to lease or contract three Type 1 helicopters and up to “four large aircraft from the Federal government or other sources” for aerial firefighting.

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FAA Grants STC For 5-Blade Propeller On Cessna 425

MT-Propeller Says The New Prop Improves Takeoff, Climb, And Cruise Performance

The FAA has issued an STC to MT-Propeller Entwicklung for installation of its next generation 5-blade scimitar composite propeller on Cessna 425 aircraft powered by the P&WC PT6A-112 engines. The prop complies with strict German noise regulations for unrestricted airport operations in Germany and other European countries.

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