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Rotorcraft

ACSR Introduces Tailboom Motion Detection System

A switch illuminates the master caution panel indicating “tailboom” in the event of a failure.
Accidents

Caravan Crashes in South Sudan

The aircraft was landing on an unpaved strip.
Security

FAA Bans Somalia Overflights

Terrorist and miltant groups pose a threat to aircraft transiting the nation's airspace.
Avionics

Honeywell Readies for New Integrated Radio’s First Application

Initial contract covers 200 Southwest Airlines 737 Max narrowbodies
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Accidents

FAA Adds to "Lessons Learned" Safety Website

The FAA has updated its "Lessons Learned" safety library with six new modules detailing additional historically significant accidents.
Airlines

South African Airways Charts Road to Recovery

Decision pending on privatization versus recapitalization
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Rotorcraft

Bell Unveils Single-screen V-280 Cockpit

Touchscreen technology is at the heart of the panel, which won’t be installed in the aircraft until 2025 or 2030.
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Aircraft

Boeing Chases F-16 Upgrades; Proposes A-10 Refurbishment

The manufacturer's "Off-Boeing" program unit in St. Louis is vying to supply a new mission computer for U.S. and international F-16s.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

ICG Builds Momentum With New STC Approvals

U.S.-based communications group expands its menu of communications systems upgrades
FBOs

Avfuel Builds Up European FBO Network

Fuel supplier adds UK-based Marshall Aviation Services and Private Jet Company to its fold.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Adds 12 Aircraft to Managed Fleet

Significant expansion in the flight support and aircraft management marketplace has seen Jet Aviation add 12 more aircraft to its managed fleet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

B/E Aerospace Launches New Emteq Lighting

New 3X Nano light has a low footprint.
FBOs

Six More FBOs Join Air Elite Network

Started by World Fuel Services in late 2011, the Air Elite network of FBOs now numbers 43 locations. Six more have joined the group this year.
Fuel

African Aviation Services touts “gateway” flight handling

Dubai-based firm has branches throughout Africa, speaks local languages
FBOs

Europeans Flock to New York, Dubai and Hong Kong

Trip support group UAS has identified the top destinations for business aircraft flights from Europe
Charter & Fractional

TAG to fly Boeing 757 on luxury tours

Operator to operate 52-jet on behalf of TCS World Travel
FBOs

FBO and Hangar Project Proposed at Belfast

Envisioned plan includes a 44,000-sq ft hangar and a 22,000-sq ft office block at Belfast International Airport in Northern Ireland.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Intelsat Supports Red Cross, Team Rubicon in Nepal Relief

Intelsat provides broadband network solutions for earthquake-ravaged Nepal
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Unveils GlobalVT for Onboard Use of Smartphones

System allows use of personal smartphones from takeoff to landing anywhere in the world.
FBOs

Acquisition of Rizon Jet To Fund Expansion

Acquisition will allow it to expand its ramp space and hangarage at Biggin Hill Airport.
Safety

FlightAware Launches MLAT Mode S network Tracking

Company also intros new capabilities for its flight tracking service
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boutsen Design opens concept store in Nice

One-stop-shop offers luxurious comfort items for cabin decoration
Engines

Pratt touts PT6 service program

Some PT6SMART services do not charge for non-genuine parts, FOD
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe Off To a Flying Start in 2015

Addition of new Signature Series jets helping company to achieve more growth.
Aircraft

Preowned Market Awaits rebound Iannarelli says

Houston-based broker says small- to mid-cap companies hold the key to revived sales activity
Charter & Fractional

Flying Group To Acquire Jet Management Europe

Under the takeover deal, Flying Group will also manage a new Dassault Falcon 7X.
Charter & Fractional

NAC Asks Why Everyone Ignores Africa

South Africa’s National Airways Corp. is doing very well but says African aviation companies struggle to be taken seriously by OEMs.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Execs See Steady Market

Deliveries will remain flat, but North America and Europe has improved for manufacturer, incoming president Mark Burns said.
Avionics

Astronics Adds Lower-priced Enhanced Vision System

Target market for the new Max-Viz 1200X enhanced-vision system is the light general aviation, kit-building and experimental aircraft markets.
Avionics

ADS-B Packages Under Way for Honeywell Primus Flight Decks

The upgrades will meet the latest DO-260B standards required for U.S. and European ADS-B out compliance.