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Rotorcraft

Prince William Begins Day Job as Civil Helo Pilot

Former Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter pilot will start flying missions this summer for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Avionics

Jet Aviation Gets EASA Nod for Tcas 7.1 Upgrade

Aircraft equipped with TCAS II version 7.0 software and operating in EU airspace have until December 1 to upgrade to version 7.1.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Urged To Submit Emissions-reduction Initiatives

Air Transport Action Group will showcase 100 "most enterprising, innovative, or interesting case studies” to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions.
Aircraft

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight
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Safety

AIN Blog: FAA Needs to Focus On Maintenance Issues Raised by Mechanics

Mechanics at major airlines are getting flak for reporting maintenance issues.
Aircraft

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification
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Rotorcraft

AIN Blog: Will Sikorsky be sold whole?

The rotorcraft manufacturer is likely a “parts and pieces” sale.
Maintenance and Modifications

UAE Issues Design Approval for 328 Design

The Sierra Nevada subsidiary is approved to provide modifications for UAE-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Awarded Fokker Services Multi-year Contract

Fokker Services Redelivery Services is replacing several of its legacy systems.
Aircraft

Russia May Slow T-50 Production for Economic Reasons

Six prototypes are flying, with four more to come.
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Avionics

Thomas Global Systems Offers LCD Cockpit Retrofit

The TFD-8601 is a plug-in replacement for the Rockwell Collins EFD-86 CRT.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Names Duncan an Authorized Warranty Facility

The approval covers warranty support on the G100/150/200 at the company's three MRO locations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerospace Turbine Rotables Expanding in Wichita

The company is moving into a new 72,000-sq-ft facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Key Air Reinstates Maintenance Department Capabilities

The company will maintain its management and charter aircraft as well as other aircraft based at Waterbury-Oxford.
Rotorcraft

SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Patriarch Partners

The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Patriarch Partners misled investors about the value of loan assets within fund portfolios.
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Safety

IBAC Acquires Business Aviation Safety Data Firm

Will continue work of Robert E. Breiling Associations to to provide information on continuous safety improvement of global busines aviation industry.
Aircraft

First Poland-based Learjet 75 Handed Over

Twinjet sports Garmin G5000 integrated avionics, redesigned winglets and more efficient Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines.
FBOs

France's ACA Group Acquires Le Bourget FBO

ACA's Sky Valet FBO will be one of eight FBOs at Europe's business aviation airport.
Training and Workforce

Motion Pro II Designed for Pilots and Drivers

With one device, CXC Simulations has created a simulation environment that replicates aircraft and cars.
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Regulations and Government

TSA Working To Address GA Issues

The agency is collaborating with industry to move forward on several key issues.
Accidents

Lufthansa Insurers Prepare to Cover Germanwings Costs

Lufthansa's insurers have set aside $300 million to cover anticipated costs for the Germanwings costs as French prosecutors prepare a criminal case.
Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Broker Victor Expands to U.S.

Company also launched iOS app that offers real-time charter pricing, aircraft/crew specifics, side-by-side jet comparisons and instant booking.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AeroVironment, Northrop Grumman Develop Naval Drones

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected the two contractors for the second phase of its TERN program.
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Aircraft

Cheap Oil Barely Affecting Airliner Deliveries, Retirements

Statistics show little movement in average retirement age as new airplane shipments continue at record pace
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Airlines

Delta Fights Off Challengers for Haneda Rights

Hawaiian calls DOT decision an example of "institutional bias" in favor of U.S. business travelers
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection

Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy

The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Response to Germanwings Tragedy Does Not Inspire Confidence

Stunned by the Germanwings crash, the air transport industry's response has not been coherent or convincing.
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Aircraft

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
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