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Sensor Supplier Calls on Army to 'Responsibly Retire' Kiowas

DRS presses the case for upgrading the Kiowa's mast-mounted sight.
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Rotorcraft

Enstrom Continues Transformation

These are heady days for the company, under new ownership and with a new model planned for next year.
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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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Global Aircraft Tracking Gets Under Way

An independent aircraft global tracking solution has become an imperative in the wake of the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines 777.

Accidents: July 2014

Preliminary, factual and final accident reports.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion & Refurbishment Special Report 2014: The Battle for the High Ground

A look at what OEMs and completions centers are doing to give customers the most comfortable cabin.

ARSA Mobilizes MROs over Drug Testing Rules

An ANPRM requests information regarding international drug and alcohol testing rules, and ARSA wants its members to be heard.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Pledges $350K to Miami Youth Center

The donation supports Overtown Youth Center’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Line 21 Retrofit Certified for Hawker 800A

The retrofit brings Hawker 800A owners modern flight deck capabilities with the same displays found on the Hawker 900XP and 850XP.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell and Community College Collaborate on Training Initiative

The college envisions this trained workforce will allow area employers to recruit from the local talent pool.
Maintenance and Modifications

Component Shop Opens at Hawker Pacific Aerospace Fort Lauderdale

The move broadens the landing gear specialist’s expertise to include services for thrust reversers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Redelivers First CPDLC and ADS-B Out Upgrade

The advanced avionics system offers improved communications capabilities between ATC and the aircraft, particularly in remote areas.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Maintenance Services Australia Signs Deal with Rusada

Rusada seeks to build its customer portfolio in the Far East and Australasia.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Names Ed Henry Regional Sales Manager

Henry has more than 40 years of experience in general and corporate aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Zone Names Sean O’Brien Director of Business Development, Europe

The move furthers the company’s plans to house inventory at diverse locations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Latest Generation 'Gorgon Stare' Operates in Afghanistan

The latest version of the system provides a four-fold increase in area coverage with a two-fold improvement in resolution compared to its predecessor.
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Aircraft

Iran and Russia Send Sukhois to Iraq

Two batches of Sukhoi Su-25s have been delivered to Iraq.
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Rotorcraft

French HEMS operator: autopilot ‘hazardous’ equipment

Hospitals, EASA agree autopilot improves safety, while BEA finds no record of automation-caused helicopter accident.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky tests counter-vibration system

Vibration suppressor could be part of a larger system integrated into all Sikorsky helicopters
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Gears Up for EC175 Entry into Service

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base, and 14 aircraft are on the final assembly line.
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Santa Monica Citizens Groups Seeks Vote on Airport Development Plans

A citizens group formed to seek a vote on development of Santa Monica airport land gathered signatures from more than 15,000 city residents.
Maintenance and Modifications

Despite Setbacks, Aviation Alliance Moving Forward With 421, GIII Remanufacturing Programs

The Aviation Alliance headed by Geoff Miller is attempting to remanufacture the Cessna 421C and Gulfstream GIII.

NetJets Takes Delivery of First Challenger 350

Fractional-share provider NetJets is replacing its G200s with Challenger 350s.
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First Production HondaJet Takes To The Skies

First flight of the first production HondaJet is another step toward entry into service early next year. ###Channels###BA
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Obama Nominates Hart To NTSB Chairmanship

Newly nominated NTSB chairman has long background in aviation safety.

Passport Engines Prepping For 747 Flying Testbed

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 will soon fly on a Boeing 747 testbed.
Regulations and Government

Senator Inhofe Outlines New Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Pilots would enjoy more protections from the FAA under a new Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Charles Edelstenne Is Serge Dassault’s Designated Successor

Dassault Aviation’s parent company has paved the way for a “succeeding statutory president” position. ###Channels###P

Kathleen Blouin Retires after 22 Years at NBAA

NBAA’s senior vice president of conventions and forums will continue to serve as a consultant after retiring. ###Channels###P