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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD for Lear 45 Thrust Reverser

The AD is designed to prevent failure of the thrust-reverser structural support.

TransAsia ATR Crashes in Taiwan, 48 Dead

The ATR 72-500 failed in its second attempt to land in stormy weather.
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ATC

Germany's DFS To Provide Tower Services at London Gatwick

The contract will cover air traffic and approach services below 4,000 feet around the airport, including maintenance of the associated infrastructure.
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Dassault Readies To Begin Falcon 8X Ground Tests

Dassault expects to fly the new trijet early next year, with certification slated for mid-2016.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Issues Proposed Rules for Commercial SEIFR Ops

EASA said the move would harmonize its regulations with ICAO and other major foreign aviation authorities.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Plans Follow-on to X3

LifeRCraft architecture combines a main rotor for vertical takeoff and landing, fixed wings for energy-efficient lift and open propellers for speed.

French BEA: Ice on Wings Brought Down Premier

This was one of four Premier accidents in 2013 that took a total of 11 lives.

NBAA Launches Aviation Weather Subcommittee

Group will focus on improvements in aviation weather information and flight safety.

Enterprise Holdings Chairman To Be Featured Speaker at 2014 NBAA Convention

He will share his perspectives on how business aviation has supported the growth of his company.
Safety

FAA Bans U.S. Operators from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport for 24 Hours

Ban does not apply to U.S.-registered aircraft operated by foreign carriers.

GAMA Taps Archer as Engineering and Airworthiness Director

Archer most recently provided key support for the FAA and the Joint Planning and Development Office.

Sonex Personal Jet Makes Maiden Flight

Company will begin taking orders after it publishes performance numbers.

Bombardier Successfully Tests Non-temperature-restricted APU

The prototype equipment was designed for business jets.

Jeppesen Releases Enhanced FliteDeck Pro App for iPad

New integration and collaboration capabilities allow app-to-app route sharing.

India’s Avro Replacement Could Be Problematic

India's first solely private-sector project could have trouble finding an acceptable number of competitors.
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Delta Suspends Service to Tel Aviv Over Missile Fears

A rocket or associated debris found Ben Gurion International Airport prompted Delta to divert a flight bound for Tel Aviv to Paris.
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Questions Asked About MH17 Flight Track Over Ukraine

MH17 tracked much farther north in disputed region than other company aircraft.
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First-half Bizjet Accident Fatalities Exceed All of 2013

Worldwide turboprop accident figures dropped in the first half of this year

Helicopter Pilot’s Response to Pitch Up Was Incorrect

Helicopter pilot was apparently unaware of retreating-blade stall.

New Lighting System Reduces Spatial Disorientation

Go Light uses cockpit lighting to cue pilots through peripheral vision

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Drop in First Half

The early part of 2014 is showing a downward trend and optimism about improved safety in the helicopter community.

Safety Group Develops Airport Assessment Tool

NBAA team wants pilots to use airport audit before their first flight in.

IATA: Airlines Don’t Risk Passenger Safety To Save Money

Association counters some claims of efficiency as first priority in choice of MH17 route.

Laser Used in England To Frighten Airport Birds

Technology failsafe avoids aircraft incidents.

Ukraine Asks ICAO for Investigative Assistance

Under ICAO Annex 13, the country where an accident occurs is normally responsible for conducting the investigation.

Nav Canada Says CPDLC Message Numbers Are Rising

The number of CPDLC messages number has grown 10-fold in two years, says the air navigation service provider.

Farnborough Show Yields Record Air Transport Orders

The 2014 Farnborough International Airshow set new records for airliner and engine orders.
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MH17 Evidence Lays Blame on Pro-Russia Militia

A mounting body of evidence suggests that pro-Russian separatists shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Europe.
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