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Wichita-based Hawker Beechcraft plans to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the first quarter of 2013 as a standalone company after a potential deal with Chinese partner Superior Aviation Beijing Co fell through. The two companies failed to agree terms. The future focus for Hawker Beechcraft will remain on high performance single and twin engine

Shell has launched its VIP JET dedicated refuelling service for fixed and rotary wing corporate and business aircraft customers at Sydney, Brisbane and Perth Airports, aimed at reducing turnaound times. Pilots and flight operations departments can phone the VIP JET service 30 minutes prior to landing to ensure their aircraft is met on the tarmac

A French court has dismissed claims against Bell Helicopter brought by Eurocopter, which had claimed the original design of the Bell 429’s skid gear infringed a Eurocopter patent. “This ruling by the French court, once again validating the design of the Bell 429 production skid gear, is a resounding victory for Bell Helicopter,” said John

Co-operation between the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter Service and Careflight NSW emergency helicopter services has moved a step closer, boosted with the board of the AGL-sponsored service agreeing to conduct joint due diligence towards establishing an operational merger. The move would represent the initial stages of developing a national framework for Australia’s 11 community helicopter providers