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Regulations and Government

House Rejects Burbank Curfew, OKs East Hampton Measure

House bars FAA from taking action in East Hampton as part of controversial fiscal 2016 transportation appropriations bill.
Training and Workforce

Venyo Set To Announce FTD Launch Customers

Certification of pilot training device for Boeing 737 NG is planned for this year.
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Aircraft

Robotic Automation Is Key to 777X Production Transition

Boeing’s fuselage automated upright build program is central to its plans to automate 777 production.
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Engines

Airbus Projecting 2017 for First E-Fan Delivery

The improved demonstrator in the light aircraft program is part of the flying display here.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Europe Advances Research of RPAS Airspace Integration

French studies are investigating how remotely piloted aircraft can be integrated into the air traffic management system.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky To Add Black Hawk to Autonomy Program

Modified S-76 has logged more than 75 hours of flight testing, including autonomous zone selection and landing.
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Aircraft

After Record Ramp-Up, Boeing Fine-Tunes 787 Production

Boeing is expanding 787 production rates at two facilities.
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Aircraft

Boeing Programs Reaping Rewards of Corporate Revamp

U.S. manufacturer says programs are “on track” after revamp based on new design philosophy, and greater commonality.
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Engines

GE9X Speeds Toward Latest ‘Toll Gate’

The new GE90 for the Boeing 777X will be 10 percent more efficient than current models, thanks to new materials currently under test.
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Aircraft

Russia and China Push for Next-Gen Widebody

Russia’s UAC and China Comac and Avic have forged an alliance with the support of the countries’ respective governments.
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Aircraft

TagBin RFID Systems Now Includes Live Data Feed

Radio frequency identification tags can now include live data to improve inventory control systems.
Avionics

Europe Approves Archangel’s Low-cost ADAHRS Solutions

EASA has granted a technical standard order to Archangel’s air data attitude heading reference system.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Demos Pro Line Fusion for Helicopters

Paris Air Show visitors can sample the touchscreen displays of the Pro Line Fusion helicopter flight deck.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Gears Up for Flight Testing of New H160 Medium Twin

X4 program materializes into innovative AW139 competitor but drops fly-by-wire controls.
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Airports

Châteauroux Airport Vies for More Maintenance Business

This airport in central France offers MRO, freight, pilot training and fireman training.
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Engines

Pratt Sharpens Focus on Supply Chain for GTF Ramp-Up

P&W improves processes and gets smart on manufacturing engines, getting the best out of suppliers.
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Aircraft

Airbus Details A380 11-abreast Option

New A380 cabin options aim to boost revenue and reduce unit costs.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees Stable Market for Its Bizjets

Gulfstream invests in expanding product line while transitioning leadership. Product support remains core focus too.
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FBOs

Renovations Complete at Niagara Falls Airport FBO

Calspan Air Services has been providing FBO services at Niagara Falls since 2013.
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FBOs

Northern Ireland Airport Gets New FBO

Global Trek Aviation has begun operations at Belfast.
Safety

FAA and GA Community Launch Fly Safe Campaign

The program is aimed at reducing loss-of-control accidents.
Aircraft

H225M Passes Polish Flight Tests: Contract for 50 Awaited

Concerns over the lack of local industrial participation remain, but the previous F-16 offset deal has passed muster.
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Airports

Nashville Airport Runway Project Under Way

Runway expansion will make the airport accessible to most business jets.
Regulations and Government

FAA Seeks Comment on SoCal Airspace Assessment

The FAA draft environmental assessment outlines plans to implement 109 new satellite procedures at more than 20 airports in Southern California.
Avionics

Barco Buy Boosts CMC’s Product Range With More Displays

After its purchase of Barco, the CMC claims to be the largest independent supplier of avionics displays.
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Aircraft

For New UAC President, Civil Game Is the Best Bet

Yuri Slyusar, the new president of Russia’s UAC group, insists its strategy is unchanged by economic challenges.
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Aircraft

MC-21 Is Shaping Up; 2016 First Flight Planned

Russia’s new MC-21 narrowbody is looking to challenge several international rivals.
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Engines

Criticism Spurs Pratt to Drive Down F135 Costs

U.S. government investigations highlight cost and reliability issues with the F-35 powerplant.
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Regulations and Government

DOT Watchdog To Investigate FAA NextGen Oversight

The OIG audit comes as Washington debates the future of the ATC system.
Aircraft

Daher Expands U.S. Business with Gulfstream Contract

Daher's contract to provide wing-to-body fairings for the Gulfstream G500 and G600 builds on the company's U.S. presence.