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October 20, 2014

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From California Firefighter Accident

S-2F Tanker May Have Struck A Tree Before Impacting Terrain

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident October 7 that fatally injured the pilot of an S-2F aerial tanker fighting a small fire in Yosemite National Park in California.

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NBAA To Recognize Flying Safety Award Recipients At 2014 Convention

Five Member Companies To Be Honored For Safety Records

The NBAA will recognize five Member Companies for outstanding safe flying achievement, as well as hundreds more companies that have collectively compiled thousands of hours of safe flying, during NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014), taking place from Oct. 21 to 23 in Orlando, FL.

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Garmin Continues To Increase Capability For G1000 King Air

New Updates For King Air C90, Added Savings On Key Safety Options For 200/300 Series

Garmin has introduced new capabilities and enhanced operational benefits for King Air C90 aircraft and the availability of the new Platinum Plus upgrade package for the King Air 200/300 series, which provides substantial savings on safety enhancing G1000 options.

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Embraer Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Ethanol-Powered Ipanema

First Airplane Delivered October 19, 2004

The Ipanema agricultural airplane, powered by ethanol (hydrated alcohol) – EMB 202A, celebrated its 10th anniversary since certification on Sunday, October 19. The Ipanema was the first airplane produced in series, in the world, to leave the factory already certified to fly with this type of fuel – the same as is used in automobiles – and it is still the only one.

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Bell Helicopter Delivers First HEMS Bell 429 In The U.K.

Aircraft Goes To Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust (WAACT) has taken delivery of the U.K.'s first Bell 429 to be used for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS).

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Elbit Systems Delivers 1,500th Enhanced Vision System

Improves Situational Awareness, Provides Safer Continued Descent Below Decision Altitude

Elbit Systems of America has delivered ts 1,500th Enhanced Vision System (EVS). The Kollsman EVS is a key component of an aircraft’s Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) which is certified for full operational credits.

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Esterline CMC Electronics Modernizes Critical Flight Display Systems

FDS Updated With ANSYS To Meet New DO-178B Standard

Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) is using ANSYS solutions to quickly and easily develop next-generation primary flight display systems for aircraft – reducing the time and costs required for certification while speeding time to market.

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Gulfstream Names Cindy Halsey VP Of Completion Planning And Design

Joins The Company After Working For Textron And As A Private Consultant

Cindy Halsey has been named by Gulfstream as vice president, Completion Planning and Design. She reports to Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales and Marketing.

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Gone West: Wings Of Mercy Founder Peter VandenBosch

Founded Charitable Air Transportation Organization In 1991

Wings of Mercy Founder Peter VandenBosch died last week at the age of 91, according to the organization. Peter had recently experienced a significant decline after enjoying many years of good health.  

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NTSB Seeks Dismissal Of Suit Tied To Massachusetts Accident

Says Law Firm Has No Standing To Request Investigation Materials

The NTSB has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Wolk Law Firm in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeking material related to an accident which occurred in May.

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