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India Confirms Order for 36 Dassault Rafale Fighters

After three years of negotiations, the Indian government tells Dassault it wants the Rafales to be delivered rapidly.
Avionics

Comlux Receives FAA Nod for Fans on Challenger 601

The approval is Comlux’s second STC for Fans.
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Aircraft

AIN Blog: LIving in the Age of Airplanes

Film sets out to "reignite people’s wonder for one of the most extraordinary aspects of the modern world.”
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Aircraft

Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Enters Russian Service

Russian MoD is also funding a version for naval operations.
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Avionics

Aspen Adds AOA To Evolution Displays

The new AOA indicator is completely software-based and requires no additional hardware for installation.
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Avionics

SmartSky Partners with Kontron for Cabin Wi-Fi Access Point

The Melbourne, Fla. startup aims to offer a 4G-capable aviation air-to-ground telecom system.
Avionics

Accord Introduces New NexNav Micro-i GPS

Accord Introduces New NexNav Micro-i GPS
Aircraft

Bangladesh Takes Delivery of Yak-130 Jets

The weaponized trainer has also been exported to Algeria and Belarus
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Avionics

Retrofits Pushed Avionics Sales Growth in 2014, Says AEA

Total worldwide avionics sales were worth more than $2.5 billion in 2014.
Aircraft

Honda To Debut HondaJet in Japan, Europe

The aircraft, which won provisional certification in March, is set to launch on a 26,000-nm tour involving 13 countries.
Accidents

Hawker 800 Catches Fire at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport

All six people on board escaped without injuries.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Announces Proposed Arms Sales to Pakistan, Egypt

Pakistan has requested 15 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, while Egypt is seeking additional Hellfire missiles.
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Aircraft

Russian Lessor IFC Eyeing Alternatives to Bombardier

Financing barriers cloud prospects of CSeries, Q400 deals
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Regulations and Government

General Aviation Rally Lands in Vero Beach

More than 500 people attend GAMA's 13th rally held at Piper's facility in Florida.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux America Breaks Ground on Indianapolis Expansion

The expansion will increase Comlux America's VIP completion hangar space in Indianapolis to 157,000 sq. ft.
Avionics

Universal InSight Adopts Jeppesen Airport Mapping Database

The database populates the Universal Avionics InSight synthetic vision system with detailed airport data.
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Avionics

Universal Teams with Collins on Integrated ADS-B

Solution pairs Collins TDR-94(D) mode-S transponder with Universal’s SBAS-Flight Management System for ADS-B Out, LPV and datalink capabilities.
Avionics

AEA Kicks Off 2015 Avionics Convention in Texas

More than 30 avionics companies unveiled new technology during the new product introductions session.
Avionics

Avidyne Expands ADS-B Options for General Aviation

Avidyne launches multiple new products at AEA show in Dallas.
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Accidents

NTSB Docket Reveals Cockpit Warning Before GIV Crash

NTSB releases 800 pages of documents surrounding last year's Gulfstream crash in Bedford, Mass.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Restores India’s Safety Ranking

Country's airlines can now add service to U.S.
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Avionics

Appareo Offers Low-cost Stratus ADS-B Solution

The Stratus ESG package will cost less to install than other low-cost ADS-B packages.
Safety

IATA: Germanwings Crash Could Lead to Hiring Changes

IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said airlines may consider psychological testing of pilots as a result of Germanwings crash.
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Avionics

JetTech Expands STC for Coupled LPV to More Citations

Company is making the autopilot-coupled LPV capability of the Garmin GTN autopilot available on more models.
Avionics

Gogo Unveils ATG 1000 for Light Bizjets, Turboprops

$35,000 (plus installation) system enables e-mail with attachments and calling and texting with passengers’ own smartphones and mobile numbers.
Avionics

Blue Sky Shows New Portable Satcom Tracker

Operators who lease their aircraft find the Hawkeye 7200 particularly useful, because they don’t need to install any equipment in the aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan To Provide Live Avionics Tech Support at AEA

The company's avionics tech reps will be on hand for one-on-one consultations.
Safety

Frozen Elevator Nearly Downs Jet

Aircraft had been left outside for three days at Helsinki before the incident flight.
Accidents

Helicopter Crash Kills Two

The LongRanger was on a firefighting mission for the U.S. Forest Service.
Safety

N.C. Man Sentenced for Impersonation as A&P Mechanic

He also flew a multi-engine aircraft with only a single-engine rating.