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March 03, 2015

Airborne 03.03.15: HeliExpo, AW189 Certified, Honeywell Heli Forecast, HondaJet Sim

Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds

Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing Outlook, Honeywell Aerospace produced a detailed report that forecast steady global helicopter demand for the next 5 years. Overall, five-year demand for turbine-powered,

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National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

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FAA Administrator Michael Huerta The Only Witness On The Agenda

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will testify at an Aviation Subcommittee hearing this week on reauthorization of the agency and ensuring a modern U.S. aviation system.

GAPPA Language Introduced As A Stand-Alone Bill In The U.S. House And Senate

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate last week that would allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use a driver’s license in lieu of an FAA medical certificate.