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Regulations and Government

FAA OKs Second UAS Site in U.S.

University of Alaska can now use a small UAS for animal surveys at its test range in Fairbanks.
Regulations and Government

Court Rules That Part 91 Operators Can Apply “Age 65 Rule” to Their Pilots

The EEOC sued ExxonMobil, alleging that the company discriminated against pilots when it forced them to retire at age 60.
FBOs

Two FBO Chains Seek To Buy Million Air Franchise at HPN

Signatures seeks to buy Westair Aviation Services. Million Air has right of first refusal.
Charter & Fractional

Cayman Islands Helicopters wins helipad appeal

Sightseeing operator Cayman Islands Helicopters and the local CAA have won an appeal against a local business on the legality of a new helipad.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Proceeds with Sensor-in-the-loop Autonomous Flights

Under its Matrix technology program, Sikorsky is flying an S-76 that can “see” and select a landing spot.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Winner Aviation

Ohio facility specializes in turboprop aircraft and engines.
Training and Workforce

Emergency Maneuver Training Comes to Europe

Aviation Performance Solutions is taking its message around the world, and AIN got a taste of its training the company’s new European training center.
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: May 2014

Mandates coming in the next six to 12 months.
Safety

French HEMS debate heats up around second crewmember

The deadline is approaching for adding a technical crewmember in the copilot seat but a pilot union opposes the hospitals' favored option.
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Aircraft

Boeing Flies Production-configured AH-6i Helicopter

Flight status moves the program closer to full-scale production.
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FBOs

2014 FBO Survey: International

With international business aviation traffic stalled, service providers await a long-promised rebound
Safety

FAA Rulemaking Might Ease Medical Certification Requirements

Rulemaking effort could delay action mandated by Congress.
FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2014: Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia

Readers rate service they received at FBOs around the globe.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Cost Overrun Brings Scrutiny to MQ-8 Fire Scout

Unit cost increases triggered “critical” breaches of the Nunn-McCurdy amendment, requiring that Congress be notified.
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Rotorcraft

At Textron, Aviation Segment Rises, but Bell Slips

Textron’s aviation division delivered 35 Cessna Citations and eight King Airs during the first quarter, while Bell shipped 34 helicopters.
Regulations and Government

FAA Teams with Genav Groups on Aviation Weather Safety

Safety campaign website will feature monthly weather topics such as turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, crosswinds and pilot resources.
Rotorcraft

CAE and Lider Aviaçao Team on S-92 Pilot Training in São Paulo

The S-92 training program under the joint venture will support flight training for all of Lider’s S-92 pilots.
Rotorcraft

Air Medical Group Opts for HeliSAS Autopilots for its Fleet of 210 Helicopters

Two-axis autopilot and stability augmentation systems will be installed in its fleet of helicopters over the next three years.
Aircraft

Pivotal Period for Boeing as Civil Programs Progress On Cue

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of airplane development Scott Fancher issued an upbeat assessment of all of the company's big development programs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues New PMA Policy Documents

Based on Marpa input, RBRT tool removed from the order.
Maintenance and Modifications

HAI Helps Army Aviators Transition to Civil Job Market

Strong civilian demand for former military pilots and maintenance technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSeat Offers Part 145 Drug-and-alcohol Testing Programs

Firm helps domestic and foreign operators prepare for FAA drug and alcohol audits.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Dismantling Market To Reach $80M in 2014

Recycling will yield more than $3 billion in harvested parts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Delta Private Jets Opens Cincinnati MRO Facility

With repair station status, facility extends services to broader Part 135 market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MidairUSA Construction Proceeds

Company plans to open 87,000-sq-ft facility in October.
Maintenance and Modifications

More Falcon and Gulfstream Parts Available

Duncan and Global Trade Group partner to offer $35 million in inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications

FSI To Host Flight Simulation Engineering and Maintenance Conference

Experts to identify engineering and maintenance issues.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Names Tony Swift Africa Field Service Rep

FSR will provide technical guidance to operators in Africa.