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February 26, 2008

Eclipse Receives FAA Certification Of Color Radar System

JRC-Built System Already Going Into Production Planes

Eclipse Aviation announced Tuesday the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the new Eclipse Aviation Weather Radar System, a color radar system was designed by Eclipse and Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (JRC).

New West-Coast Rep On Expanded RR 250 Sales Team

BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul company Dallas Airmotive announced at this week's Heli-Expo 2008 it recently hired industry veteran Scott Cochran as its Regional Engine Manager for the Western Region of the US. The addition of Cochran expands Dallas Airmotive’s domestic RR250 sales team to three representatives.

Newly-Renamed Company Wins RR Customer Service Award

Aero-News has learned Acrohelipro Global Services Inc. -- now officially known as Vector Aerospace-Helicopter Services -- was awarded the prestigious Rolls Royce 2007 Customer Satisfaction Award during Rolls Royce’s AMC Awards banquet, held February 24 in conjunction with Heli-Expo 2008.

ANN Special Feature: Part I - Pete Bunce, GAMA - 02.26.08

Today, we'll hear the first part of a presentation by Pete Bunce of GAMA on the year ahead, and one of the clearest explanations yet of how general aviation will use and benefit from NextGen air tr

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Aero-TV: More Intriguing Details From GAMA's 2008 A.I.R. (With Pete Bunce - Part 1 of 3)

Bunce Takes On FAA... Reiterates FAA Funding Shouldn't Be Tied To User Fees

During its Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing a few days back, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) identified several dynamic challenges that must be managed in order for the robust growth in general aviation to continue.

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Heli-Expo 2008: Versace, AgustaWestland Unveil New Cabin Interior

And If You Have To Ask, You'll Probably Never Ride In It

Italian companies Versace and AgustaWestland have partnered to bring a new level of opulence to rotorcraft cabins. One of their recent collaborations is on display at the 2008 Heli-Expo, currently underway in Houston, TX.

Heli-Expo 2008: Air Methods Adds More Bell 407s To Its Fleet

Six New Helos Will Join Over 20 Other 407s

Bell Helicopter announced Monday at Heli-Expo 2008 in Houston, TX that Air Methods, headquartered in Englewood, CO is adding six additional 407 model helicopters to its fleet.