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Gulfstream Rounds Out Leadership Team with Zimmerman

As the new president of product support, Zimmerman is stepping into a role that has been a path to the top slot at Gulfstream.

CAE To Supply UK Merlin Helicopter Training Devices

OEM AgustaWestland selected the Canadian company on behalf of the Royal Navy and Marines. Lockheed Martin gets Chinook training contract.
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Aircraft

European UAV ‘Sense and Avoid’ Trials Make Progress

The MIDCAS project sponsored by the EDA used an Alenia Aermacchi Sky-Y demonstrator UAV in flight trials against conflicting traffic.
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Accidents

Accident Analysis: Single-pilot versus Two-pilot - Is There a Safety Advantage?

Having two pilots yields only a slight safety advantage.
Aircraft

AIA Names Former Exelis CEO Melcher as Its New President

David Melcher succeeds Marion Blakey as chief executive of the Aerospace Industries Association, representing major U.S. aerospace companies.
Aircraft

Nexcelle’s nacelle shipsets prepping for first deliveries

Shipset for Comac C919 includes an inlet, fan cowl, O-Duct, inner fixed structure, electrical thrust reverser actuation system, exhaust and engine mounts.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Sprints In To Pick Up Collier Trophy

National Aeronautic Association awarded Gulfstream Aerospace the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy on June 3 for its development of the G650.
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Aircraft

Nextant Opens Resale Unit for Remanufactured Aircraft

Remanufactured aircraft are beginning to enter resale market as the Nextant fleet has grown to 60 aircraft.
Airlines

Pilot Group Decries Social Neglect Among Europe’s Airlines

Cites "flags of convenience," and "atypical employment" among unfair practices in airline industry
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Aircraft

Flaris LAR 1 VLJ To Be Powered by Williams FJ33-5A

Very light jet was originally fitted with a 1,460-pound-thrust Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F.
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Aircraft

Northrop Grumman's 'OpenPod' Aimed at F-15 Requirement

Months after Lockheed Martin unveiled its 'Legion Pod,' Northrop Grumman introduces a new sensor pod with infrared search and track system.
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ATC

Nations Act To Protect Their Satellite Industries

The biggest challenge to imagined interoperability could be governments protecting their own systems.

Thales Reveals Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar

A subscale demonstrator of Europe’s first BMEWS is nearly ready for testing.
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ATC

Satellite ADS-B Monitoring Now on the Horizon

The linkup marks a milestone in the effort to create a system of satellite-based ADS-B receivers in each of Iridium’s 66 next generation satellites.
ATC

FAA Expands Use of 3-nm Separation at Mid-Altitudes

A recent FAA notice offers guidance on the expansion of 3-nm separation in airspace below FL180 up to and including FL230.

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show
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Airports

FAA Launches Runway Incursion Mitigation Program

Risk-based decision-making initiative follows “significant progress” in improving runway safety at U.S. airports over the past 15 years,
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Safety

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Jetstream 31 Operator

The company operated the twin turboprop on at least 300 flights when the aircraft was not in compliance with the FARs, the agency contends.
Avionics

CHC S-92 Conducts First LPV Approach in Norway

Helicopter is equipped with dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Espw SBAS-FMSs and uses four-axis coupled modes in the pseudo-ILS mode down to circling minimums.
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Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Debate Moves To Forefront

President Hochberg takes case for reauthorization to House and Senate this week.
Avionics

Knowledge is Power: Satcom Direct Training and Certification

Learn how Satcom Direct is empowering business aviation operators worldwide.
Aircraft

Safran/Honeywell EGTS System Delayed Two Years

Entry into service now expected in 2018
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Massachusetts Bizav Group Holds Second Aviation Day

The event included an aircraft static display, product demonstrations and a seminar on operational issues in the Boston area.
FBOs

String of Airport Courtesy-car Thefts Baffles Authorities

The suspect is moving from airport to airport leaving a trail of misplaced crew vehicles in his wake.
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Aircraft

Boeing Starts Assembly of First 737 Max

Mechanics load first wing panels and stringers into new assembly tool
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Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Participates in Local FAA Safety Exercise

A mock aircraft crash–complete with mass casualties–provided a basis for safety training at the MRO's home airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies To Open Dallas Office

The new facility is intended to support the company's growing U.S. customer base.
Aircraft

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Enters Flight-test Phase

Prototype is representative of a multimission, high-speed helicopter for the U.S. Army, manufacturer says.
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Aircraft

Approval Nears for 400XTi's Safe Flight Autothrottles

Production deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of this month.
Airports

FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.