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Accidents

France Opens Manslaughter Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Inquiry launched as investigators continue attempts to extract data from FDR, CVR
Engines

New Combustor Design Simplifies Safran's Arrano

Safran Helicopter Engines (Turbomeca) has found a way to keep the flow swirling in the combustor.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds Titanium to D2 Bravo Watch Lineup

The new Titanium features a heart monitor and high-resolution color display plus an aviation-tailored watchface.
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Safety

S-76 Crash Prompts Calls for ELT Improvements

The TSB of Canada issued 14 recommendations as a result of its investigation into the May 2013 crash of a medevac S-76.
Charter & Fractional

M&N Aviation Cleared for Cuba

The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based company joins a growing list of charter operators to add Cuba to their approved Operations Specifications.
Engines

Spike Aerospace Mulls Engine Options for Supersonic Jet

The company has been working with two manufacturers and is in early discussions with a third.
Regulations and Government

Industry Stunned By UK's European Union Exit Vote

The UK electorate's June 23 vote to leave the European Union poses serious questions about the country's aerospace, defense and air transport industries.
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Aircraft

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options
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Rotorcraft

NASA Helicopter Could Fly on Mars

The small helicopter will serve as a scout vehicle for a surface rover.
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ATC

Space-based ADS-B Benefits Outlined in FSF Report

The Flight Safety Foundation's report explains how space-based ADS-B could improve surveillance of aircraft over oceans and remote areas.
Regulations and Government

New Jersey Tax Proposal Draws Industry Ire

The proposal would more than double the fuel tax and eliminate an airline exemption for fuel burned outside the state.
Safety

NTSB Wants Timely Pireps and More of Them

Member Sumwalt says pilots and ATC must work together to make Pireps more effective.
Aircraft

Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec

First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour

The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Releases Small Aircraft Certification Proposal

Release of NPA puts CS-23 on pace for year-end enactment in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Progressive Air Group Acquires Brant Aero

The company offers avionics and airframe MRO and inspection and maintenance services for both piston engines and turbines.
Rotorcraft

Air Evac Sues Health Insurers

Helicopter EMS companies are pushing back against health insurers who are either outright denying patient claims or reimbursing them at low rates.
Aircraft

Progress Reported On Latest A400M Problems

But deliveries have slowed and long-term gearbox solution is still awaited
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Aircraft

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.
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Airlines

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.
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Aircraft

Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing

Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.
Regulations and Government

FAA's New UAS Rule Draws Praise From GA Groups

NBAA said the rule balances safety with the ability to operate UAS, but expressed concern the FAA has yet to release guidance when operating near airports.
Aircraft

Leonardo CEO Hints At New Plan To Take Control of ATR

Leonardo-Finmeccanica jointly owns regional aircraft maker ATR with the Airbus group.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Chattanooga Adds Second Shift

The addition is aimed at reducing customer downtime and bringing the same level of service to the company's Tennessee facility.
Aircraft

India’s New Basic Trainer Is Flying

The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.
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Aircraft

Israel’s First F-35 Ceremonially Rolled Out

But nothing was said about the country’s drive for operational independence with the stealth jet.
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FBOs

Canadian Charter/Management Provider Debuts First FBO

Toronto-based Chartright Air Group has opened a 50,000-sq-ft FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport.
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Aircraft

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Set Up Shop at London Biggin Hill

Slated to begin operations by year-end, the 33,000-sq-ft facility will offer tip-to-tail maintenance for Learjets, Challengers and Globals.
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Avionics

FreeFlight Offering $500 Rebate for ADS-B Installations

Rebate is available for all airplane and helicopter makes and models.