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Training and Workforce

TRU’s New Florida Training Center Wins FAA Nod

New center to offer training for the Cessna Citation CJ1/2/3-series business jets, but more models to be added.
Engines

Three Airlines Choose GE for Fuel-saving Service

EVA Airways, Swiss and Zhejiang Loong Airlines have signed contracts with GE Aviation’s Flight Efficiency Services.
Rotorcraft

Flir, Airbus Helicopters Join Forces for German Police

Flir to supply Star Safire 380-HD.
Aircraft

Budget Fighter PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Turns Heads at Paris Air Show 2015

Budget Fighter PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Turns Heads at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

Airbus’s A400M Military Transport Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Airbus’s A400M Military Transport Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

P-51 Mustang Roars Over Le Bourget at Paris Air Show 2015

P-51 Mustang Roars Over Le Bourget at Paris Air Show 2015
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Aircraft

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
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Safety

AIN Blog: Drones Uncaged!

At EAA AirVenture, drone and radio-control pilots will be able to fly during the evening at Pioneer Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Selects FLIR Imaging Turrets

Star Safire 380-HD selected as preferred electro-optical system for the H145 T2 and H135 P3/T3.
Aircraft

I’m Backing American Jobs, Al Baker Tells U.S. Critics

Qatar Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 777-8Xs and four 777 Freighters.
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FBOs

New FBO in New Mexico

Former owners of the Santa Fe and Scottsdale Jet Centers open new FBO at SAF in competition with Landmark Aviation.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H160 Enters Flight-test Phase

Turbomeca Arrano engines to replace Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210Es in a few months.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Group Seeks New Classification for Maintenance Techs

A group of trade associations would like to see aviation maintenance professionals categorized more specifically.
Aircraft

HondaJet Sustains Minor Damage in Tire Incident

First conforming HondaJet suffered a blown tire after landing.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Installs Steecon Electric Door

The company outfitted a Challenger 604 with an electric cabin door generally installed on larger aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Unapproved Parts Notification for DHC-2

Individual control surfaceskins were not approved.
Regulations and Government

Shuster Calls for User Fee-funded ATC Corporation

The House T&I Committee chairman hopes to introduce a bill later this month that would establish an independent ATC organization.
Maintenance and Modifications

CSE Citation Centre Renews FJ44 ASC Agreement

The London Luton-based MRO can support the Williams engine for another five years.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Parts Exempt from South Carolina Sales Tax

Parts for aircraft operated under Part 91 are no longer subject to the state's 7-percent sales tax.
Safety

FAA Ponders Revocation of Glider Transponder Exemption

On the basis of a midair and dozens of near-collisions, the agency is soliciting advice.
Training and Workforce

C-130J Training System Reaches Milestone

Provided, maintained and upgraded by CAE, the C-130J training system for the RAF has reached 15 years of service
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Training and Workforce

CAE Wins $90M in Airline Training Business

Deals with some 30 global airlines encompasses everything from cadet pilot training to sales of flight simulators.
Aircraft

Deliveries of Iomax Archangel Begin

The first of 24 Archangels has just been delivered to the UAE
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Paves Way for Next-Gen IFEC

The Middle East’s largest aircraft leasing company, Aviation Lease and Finance Co. (ALAFCO), has selected the full suite of Rockwell Collins avionics.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship Lands Commercial Reseller

Company will not build its first full-scale Hybrid Airship until a customer is secured.
Aircraft

Antonov Steps Up Plans for An-188 Airlifter

The Ukrainian manufacturer wants to offer an alternative
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Aircraft

ATR Boosts Production, Unveils New Combi Option and Galley

A new passenger/freight combination version of the ATR72-600 is due to enter service at the end of 2015.
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Aircraft

High-Level Dignitaries Highlight U.S. Presence at Show

The U.S Pavilion includes 230 of the 320 American companies exhibiting at the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft

Boeing Choses UTC For 777X Power Systems

UTC is making big investments in more efficient use of electrical power in aircraft.
Engines

Rolls Proud of Trent 1000 Success on 787

UK manufacturer continues to work toward the new –TEN version of the Trent 1000, which it hopes will be first to power the Boeing 787-10.