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IBAC and NATA Publish Ground-Handling Standard

Ground handlers have a published set of best practices.

EagleMed Reaches Next SMS Plateau

EMS operator says it’s full speed ahead for SMS Level 4.
Aircraft

New CEO Maps Out ATR’s Future

As Patrick de Castelbajac steps into the role of CEO, he discusses his plans for building on ATR’s success.
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Europe Makes Aerospace A Priority

The Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe strives to ensure competitiveness in aeronautics, space, defense and security.
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Aircraft

Paper Airplanes: Billions Needed For New Super/Hyper-sonic Designs

Bringing a new multi-Mach bizjet to market will require innovative design and deep pockets.
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BCube Committed to Aerospace Logistics Expansion

Italy’s BCube is well known in the automotive world but the company now wants to create a global footprint in aerospace logistics.

2014 Farnborough Air Show Poised to Open

2014 Farnborough Air Show Poised to Open
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Aircraft

Counter-Stealth Technology Flourishes In Europe

Passive detection of aircraft has been developing for many decades and there is renewed interest in Eastern Europe.
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Engines

Bloodhound SSC Here At Farnborough

Richard Noble’s Bloodhound supersonic car is his most ambitious project yet, with a mere two years until the first attempts.
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Offshore-Oil Helicopter Market Boosts Simulator Deployments

The number of helicopter simulator training centers around the world is growing at a steady rate.
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Aircraft

TAI Exhibits Attack Helicopter and Anka UAV

While leaving the Hurkus at home, the Turks have come to show off their T129 attack helicopter and Anka (Phoenix) UAV.
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New CEO Maps Out ATR’s Future

As Patrick de Castelbajac steps into the role of CEO, he discusses his plans for building on ATR’s success.
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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Could Patrol Europe’s Borders

EU’s Frontex agency thinks RPVs would be ideal to police borders, once airspace rules are in place.

British Regulator Leads On RPAS

While ICAO and EASA formulate rules, the CAA has led the way and if anything has been frustrating at the lack of take-up from industry.
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Ongoing Projects Allow Early Lessons for UAV Ops

MIDCAS and ASTRAEA continue to allow development for collision avoidance and operations in controlled airspace.
Aircraft

Eurofighter Describes Multi-Role Capability Status

Eurofighter has moved up a gear, but there is more to come that should enhance its export potential further.
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Preliminary Report on Huntsville Accident Published

A number of eyewitnesses said the aircraft had barely climbed away from the runway before it banked hard right and crashed.

NTSB Denies Petition To Re-examine TWA 800 Accident

Board says group did not prove its claim that a missile shot down the Boeing 747.
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Satellite-based Precision Approach Installed at Sydney

New landing system is capable of creating 26 simultaneous instrument approaches.

Cast Develops New Safety Data Collection System

Air transport safety team wants to learn how safety enhancement measures are applied (or not) in the field.

Fokker 50 Crash in Somalia Claims Four Lives

Cargo aircraft came down in residential area but there were no injuries on the ground.

Virgin Australia Aircraft Flew 13 Times With Defects

Maintenance crews later identified severe damage to the ATR 72’s horizontal and vertical stabilizer sections.

FAA Updates Satellite Approach Numbers

The total number of Waas approaches available in the U.S. continues to grow.

European Commission Seeks User Input on System Safety

Survey looks at possible revision to EC regulation 216/2008.

Serbian Safety Ratings Announced

FAA inspects Serbia on behalf of ICAO and upgrades Serbia’s safety rating.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: July 2014

Upcoming regulations

People in Aviation: July 2014

Industry personnel announcements

Accidents: July 2014

Preliminary, factual and final accident reports.

LABACE Show Looks for World Cup Boost

Soccer tournament boosts traffic as Brazil prepares to host Latin America’s business aviation show.
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GIV Crash Raises Questions about Gust Lock

Gulfstream IV pilots speak to AIN about their companies’ operating procedures.