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December 16, 2011

Bell Helicopter Delivers First Multi-Mission 429

Will Be Operated By Fairfax County, VA, Law Enforcement

The first Bell 429 with a multi-mission configuration has been delivered to Fairfax County, Virginia by Bell Helicopter ... the first of two of the aircraft ordered by the county. Their second helo is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2012.

Flight School Grows, Offers Advanced Options To Pilots, Students, Airport

SunState Aviation is replacing its current facility at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) with a new, 16,000-square-foot building with a grand opening projected for Fall 2012. Construction began early this month, and the new facility will be dedicated mostly to expansion of the flight school's hangar for aircraft maintenance.

Sensor Provides Four Times The Resolution Of Currently Certified EVS Sensor Systems

Transport Canada has granted type certification to Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) for its third-generation SureSight Enhanced Vision System (EVS) sensor, known as the CMA-2700, on November 18, 2011.

Updates Classic Citation With Avionics, Other Upgrades

The third Citation 501 slated for the state-of-the-art G501SP avionics suite arrived this week at Sierra’s South Texas modification facility. Developed in cooperation with Garmin International, Sierra’s G501SP upgrade gives the classic Citation 501 series cockpit the look, feel and functionality of a brand new business jet.

Also: SWA, Lightsquared, Piper, GE, NLRB, EUETS, TSA, Tarmac Delays, AVW Gets Rotor-Happy, Aviation Partners, Astronaut Undies... and MORE!!!

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