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Boeing’s Vision Of NMA Starts To Sharpen

New midsize airplane would hold up to 270 passengers
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Avionics

Airlines Urged To Split Flight Crew Between Ground and Cockpit

Toulouse-based research lab studies solutions to alarm deafness in today's cockpits
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Launches 3-D Paint Projection Process

The software projects a multi-dimensional paint scheme onto the aircraft, eliminating the need for design on a flat schematic.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Aerospace Secures New Maintenance Contracts

The facility also returned several aircraft to service after C-Checks.
Maintenance and Modifications

VIH Aerospace Performing EC130 Inspections

The company is expanding its support for the H130 and H125.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Named ACJ Authorized Service Center

The facility is a factory-approved service center for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer and Gulfstream.
Regulations and Government

Congress Hashing Out Deal on Year-long FAA Bill

The measure could reach House floor this week.
Airports

Lider, Universal To Handle Olympic Bizjet Ops in Rio

Lider Aviação has been selected as the official business aviation handler for Rio Tom Jobim International Airport during the 2016 Olympics.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Panel OKs Commercial SET-IMC

Commercial SET-IMC could be implemented six months after the regulation is officially published.
Accidents

Bell 525 Flight Test Vehicle Crashes; Two Crewmembers Dead

A Bell 525 flight-test vehicle (FTV) crashed on July 6 while on a test flight from the company's XworX facility in Arlington, Texas.
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Gains Experience As Fielding of P-8A Poseidon Expands

Transition training will begin this year at NAS Whidbey Island, the Navy’s second major P-8A training facility.
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Training and Workforce

Pilot Demand Driving Record Simulator Sales

Aggressive Competition Keeps Level D Prices Lean
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Aircraft

France’s Aerospace, Defense and Space Sectors are Prospering

Government support and foreign contract sales have led to a thriving French aerospace industry, with things likely to get even better.
Avionics

UTAS Engineering Brains-Trust Tackles Problems For OEMs

UTC Aerospace Systems is now the largest company in its sector.
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Rotorcraft

Drallim Tapped for Relentless Hook

The UK cargo-hook manufacturer’s Hawk 8000lb system was selected for inclusion on the Bell 525 Relentless.
Aircraft

Farnborough Trade Group Selects New Membership Chair

Barnbrook Systems CEO Andrew Barnett was tapped for the role ahead of the show in the group’s home turf.
Aircraft

GKN Confident of Tech Edge

UK tier-one supplier continues to absorb the capabilities gained through acquisition of Fokker last year.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completions and Refurbishments Special Report 2016

The latest in interiors.
Fuel

Safran Partners On Safety Line Fuel Saving Solution

Joining forces with a data analysis company, the French engine maker believes it can help airlines cut up to eight percent of their fuel consumption.
Aircraft

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Program Proceeds on Schedule

U.S. plane maker says there is “no drama” with it’s re-engined narrowbody.
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Avionics

ATR, Elbit Developing Wearable HUD

ATR aircraft to be the first application for Elbit’s SkyLens.
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Aircraft

Saab Pushes For Year-end First Flight of Latest Gripen

Sweden is eager for enhanced fighter capability at a time of increased tension in the Baltic region.
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Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Grows with Jet Frax Program In Its Sights

PlaneSense's fractional ownership fleet will have 40 aircraft by the end of this year.
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Aircraft

Boeing Confronts Challenges of 777 Automation Push

Company says delays in transition to FAUB won’t threaten 777X EIS schedule, however
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Aircraft

Iraq Using Mil Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Against Daesh

The country is the first export customer; deliveries have included radar-equipped night-fighting version.
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Accidents

EASA Reports Dip in GA Accident Fatalities

According to the EASA annual safety review, general aviation accidents killed 65 people last year, which is 17 percent less than the five-year average.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Business Aviation Expands Data Network in Canada

The expansion adds an hour of air-to-ground connectivity on the eastern seaboard of North America and in central Canada.
Aircraft

Pilatus Ships 1,400th PC-12, NG Fleet Passes 1M Hours

The worldwide PC-12 fleet has accumulated more than 5.6 million total flight hours.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Mecaer EMS Interior for Airbus H145 Gets FAA Nod

The system incorporates lightweight components and is certified for more than 10 different layouts.
Rotorcraft

Mercy Flights Helo Takes Evasive Action To Avoid Drone

The helicopter was en route to pick up a patient in Yreka, Calif., and none of the crew on board was injured.