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German Researchers Developing Local Turbulence Software

The goal of the software is to replicate the feel of flying near large objects and 'feel' the effect of the airflow on the helicopter.

ICAO Council Adopts New Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard

The 36-member permanent body of the international aviation organization endorsed February 2016 recommendations of a committee of experts.

Regulations and Government

Push-button Communication Comes To Miami ATC

Miami is the latest ATC facility to go on line with digital communications, bringing to 55 the number of airport towers operating with Data Comm.

Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator

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Australian Helicopter Needs Discussed at Avalon Show

Boeing and Bell displayed candidates; there was also some A330MRTT news and a fast jet support contract announcement.

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.

AFRAA Demands Progress On African Open Skies Liberalization

The African Airlines Association says that states willing to embrace air transport liberalization must press ahead without the support of those who do not.

Regulations and Government

The ‘Other’ Air Asia Seeks More Third Party MRO Business

The long-established Taiwanese company has new leadership that is pitching for international contracts.

Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Capitalizing on Healthy Financing Market

Places six EETCs over past three years

GA-ASI Goes Head-to-head with IAI for Australian UAS Contract

The Reaper and the Heron TP are competing to meet the Project AIR 7003 requirement.

ATR Readies for U.S. Resurgence with Miami Training Center

The facility, located at the Airbus training premises, houses a CAE-built FAA and EASA level-D ATR 42/62-600 simulator and classrooms.

IATA Chief Calls for Free Trade, Open Borders in U.S. Address

Alexandre de Juniac made his first official visit to Washington, D.C., as International Air Transport Association CEO and director general.

Sikorsky Moves to Phase 3 of DARPA Cockpit Automation Program

The Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System aims to reduce pilot workload and enhance mission performance.

Contractors Ready Offers for U.S. Air Force Huey Replacement

Sikorsky as expected will offer a variant of the Black Hawk, while Boeing and Leonardo have teamed to offer the MH-139 intermediate helicopter.

Airbus Concludes Sale of Defense Electronics Business

American buyout specialist KKR paid €1.1 billion for the mostly Germany-based company, now renamed Hensoldt.

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.

CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.

February 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate

February 28, 2017

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end

February 28, 2017

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