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EAA, Dynon Build on Partnership with Expanded STC

Announced this spring, the STC now includes the 7-inch EFIS-100 and covers additional Cessna and Piper models.

Evolution Builders Opting for True Blue Li-on Battery

The new TX16 lithium-ion battery offers a 45-percent weight savings over comparable lead-acid or nickel cadmium batteries.

Flight Resource Unveils New MT 'Ultra' Two-Blade Prop

Taking on the Hartzell Traiblazer, the propeller is being certified for certain Aviation, American Champion and Cessna aircraft.
Airlines

Pilots' Federation Calls for 'Just Culture,' Fatigue Management

Carriers should implement data-driven fatigue risk management systems, says the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations
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Aircraft

Eclipse 'Canada' Likely Available in Two to Three Years

The changes from the 550 are 'relatively easy,' said chairman Alan Klapmeier.
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Safety

Shaw Aerox To Offer Free Oxygen at Oshkosh Booth

Attendees will also be able to learn about other oxygen systems and products from Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems.
Aircraft

Dassault’s Defense Business Still Thriving

Mirage upgrade contract and Neuron flight test extension adds to earnings from Rafale.
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Aircraft

Utility Kitbuilt Bearhawk Has a New Reason To Cheer

Latest ‘Bravo’ model is faster and has a more docile stall, thanks to a new Riblett airfoil.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Ups Ante on Top Prop Warranties

Coverage now extends up to the first recommended overhaul.
FBOs

Hangar Monitoring System Makes Its Debut at Oshkosh

System provides users with the ability to control, automate and secure general aviation hangars remotely through network connectivity.
Aircraft

ATP Places Order for 12 More Aircraft from Piper

The flight school will receive 12 Archer TXs from Piper Aircraft.
Fuel

Air BP Sterling Card Enters U.S. Market with Signature

The move expands the Air BP payment card's network to more than 700 locations including its first in the U.S.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Army Evaluates One of a New Breed of Tethered Drones

The Army's Rapid Equipping Force will study the CyPhy Works Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications System, a tethered hexrotor.
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Avionics

Innova King Airs Fitted with AeroVue Flight Decks

The company is nearing STC approval for installation of the AreoVue fight deck in its King Air 90s.
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Aircraft

Quest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho

The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq ft, bringing the current building to 110,000 sq ft.3
Sustainability and Environment

EPA Takes Next Step in Regulating Aircraft Emissions

The agency issued findings that aircraft emissions contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.
Regulations and Government

Baldwin Teams with FAA, Mitre on Safety Data Sharing

Objective is to make aviation safety and reporting flight data monitoring data sharing easy and seamless, company said.
Accidents

France Reports Decrease in Genav Fatalities

Notably, there were no fatal accidents in 2014 or 2015 involving business jets in France.
Aircraft

Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold

Bell suspended the flight test program until it learns more about the cause of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle.
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Airlines

Boeing Increases 20-Year Forecast for New Pilots, Technicians

The need for new airline pilots and technicians will grow by double digits in both categories, the manufacturer said.
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Aircraft

Oil & Gas Woes Seep Into Bell Results

Commercial helicopter deliveries in the second quarter were down by 40 percents, revenues dropped $46 million and profits fell $20 million.
Avionics

Avidyne Swaps 'Big Glass' Into Six-pack Cockpits

Avidyne's IFD100 app enables interesting new ways to present avionics information on Apple's iPad.
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Aircraft

Airbus DS Chief Frustrated With A400M Delays

A revised delivery schedule is still awaited, because of the propeller gearbox problems.
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Avionics

G5000 To Be Available for Beechjet within 'Weeks'

The company has a number of announcements at AirVenture.
Aircraft

Cessna Unveils 'Denali' Turboprop Single

The company is showing a mockup of the aircraft formerly known as SETP at AirVenture.
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Aircraft

Cessna Turbo 206 Gets Gross Weight Increase

The weight increase gives the workhorse a maximum useful load of up to 1,623 pounds, depending on configuration.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Scores with 20th XP140 Caravan Engine Upgrade

Less than a year after receiving its STC, Blackhawk has been highly successful with its engine-upgrade program.

AEA's Newest Guide Details FAA Rebate Program

AEA will distribute thousands of free copies of the guide during EAA AirVenture.
Avionics

PS Engineering Upgrades Audio Control System

Unveiled at EAA's AirVenture, the new PMA8000G system adds several new pilot-friendly capabilities
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Avionics

Garmin Lowers Cost of Databases with New Packages

New database update options should offer significant savings for cockpits carrying multiple Garmin avionics products.