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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Of Dogs and Business Jets

The two have much in common these days in China.
Accidents

Crash Hightlights Dangers of Propeller Beta Range Use

The Bombardier DHC-8-100 did not have a Beta lockout mechanism; such as system is now required on all DHC-8s by June 2016.
Aircraft

Cirrus Aiming for Year-end Certification of Vision Jet

Three conforming prototype Cirrus Vision SF50s are flying, and construction of the first production version is under way.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Devil's in the Details of FAA UAS Proposal, Says GAMA

GAMA seeks lower maximum altitudes and other operational requirements for UAS.
Aircraft

Saab Signs Weapons Contract for Brazilian Gripens

Brazilian, Israeli and South African missiles are slated for integration.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Integrates Carbon Fiber into Aircraft

The company has integrated carbon fiber into five aircraft refurbishment and/or exterior paint projects since last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Installs Venue System in Legacy 600

The company has several other such installations scheduled for later this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Website: FAA Receives 4,000-Plus Comments to Drone Rule

The website Regulations.gov indicates that 4,499 responses were received for the small unmanned aircraft systems draft rulemaking
FBOs

Nexus Expands Flight Support Operations In Europe

Nexus has opened a flight operations support center in Vienna, Austria
Rotorcraft

Bond Awarded North Sea SAR Contract

The industry is funding a search-and-rescue service to supplement the national SAR coverage.
Airports

ATC Prepares for the Kentucky Derby

There will be no slot-reservation system, but pilots should be prepared for other traffic-management initiatives.
Security

Hacking an Electronic Airplane Is Not Quite So Easy

Multiple points of redundancy provide a certain level of safety against hacking, says one expert.
Aircraft

Stealthy Development: the G500/600

A peek inside the development process that allowed Gulfstream not only to announce the G500 but also to roll out the first airplane the same day.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Breaks the Ice

Small fishing boat was stranded in an ice floe.
Rotorcraft

Australian Pilots Warned about Autumn

Cattle mustering becomes particularly dangerous at this time of year.
Avionics

ForeFlight Facilitates Surface Ops

The aviation app-maker is helping commercial operators meet FAA guidance to allow own-ship display on airports.
Rotorcraft

French HEMS Industry Strives To Reinvent Itself

Second crewmember still a major issue. Local firm to demonstrate flightpath-generating app.
Training and Workforce

Leadership Committee Primes the Bizav Pipeline

The Professional Development subcommittee plays an important role in bringing new entrants into business aviation.
Aircraft

EU Leaders Mull Military Action To Destroy People-Smuggling Vessels

Possible roles for UAVs considered after current patrol and rescue efforts deemed inadequate.
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Safety

APS Brings Upset Recovery Training to Delta

Simulator instructors will roll out upset prevention and recovery training to the airline's 12,000 pilots.
Airlines

Airport Capacity Estimate Changes as Battle Over PFC Rages

The FAA has scaled back its projection of the number of U.S. airports that will be 'capacity constrained' by 2020.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Groups Comment on FAA's Small UAS Draft Regulation

The comment deadline for the FAA's small unmanned aircraft systems notice of proposed rulemaking arrived on April 24.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Breaks Ground on Tianjin Maintenance Facility

The groundbreaking follows the signing of a definitive joint venture agreement with the Tianjin Airport Economic Area.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.
Training and Workforce

Jeppesen To Supply Pilot Training Materials for Purdue

Jeppesen will provide a customized bundle that includes textbook materials for both private and commercial/instrument pilot training and other elements.
Aircraft

United To Swap Boeing 787 Positions for 777s

Boosts Boeing's prospects for smooth 777X transition
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Aircraft

GKN To Make Wing Skins for Gulfstream's New G500/G600

GKN will produce upper and lower skins from plant in Wellington, Kan.
Regulations and Government

FAA Targets Later This Year for Part 23 Proposal

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta believes "industry will be very pleased with where it is."
Rotorcraft

Air Methods Appoints New Leader at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Air Methods replaces Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier with president Gregg Lundberg.
Regulations and Government

Users File Suit over East Hampton Restrictions

Friends of the East Hampton Airport are protesting new airport noise and curfew restrictions.