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Heli-Expo 2013

Eurocopter Optimistic for 2013, Unveils New Versions of EC135 Eurocopter’s EC175 on display at the company’s booth at Heli-Expo. Eurocopter expressed confidence in its performance in 2012 and optimism for its future…

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Industry Scan

Contracts ➤ Northrop Grumman announced a $71 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide six Fire Scout unmanned helicopters, an add-on to the company’s current contract to produce 14 Fire Scouts…

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Airline Connections

Advanced computing and communication systems aboard commercial airplanes are allowing airlines to operate and maintain their fleets more efficiently than ever before. Since increased efficiency saves money, cost-conscious airlines are embracing this…

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Real-Time Operating Systems

As military and civil aircraft add more capable and connected technologies, real-time operating system (RTOS) developers are facing growing security concerns and challenging certification issues. Key tests include addressing potential network vulnerabilities…

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New Products

Router Satcom Direct, of Satellite Beach, Fla., announces its new Satcom Direct Router (SDR), a next-generation aircraft network router which will enable business and military aviation customers to manage all cabin communications…

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People

Colin Mahoney Rockwell Collins, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, named Colin Mahoney senior vice president, International and Service Solutions. Mahoney replaces Greg Churchill, who is retiring. Mahoney joined Rockwell Collins in 1987.…

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Calendar

April 9-11 Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg Messe, Hamburg, Germany. Visit www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com. 8-10 Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Md. Visit www.seaairspace.org. 16–18 Asian Business Aviation Conference…

Business & GA

Eclipse 550 Jet Gets Final Production Certificate from FAA

FAA issued an amended production certificate (PC) to Eclipse Aerospace Thursday, authorizing final assembly, test and certification for its new production 550 twin-engine very light business jet. The final production certification comes…