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Digital Copilot Designed To Improve Single-pilot Safety

A Mitre team is developing software that predicts pilots’ information needs.
Accidents

Pilots Blast NTSB Report on La Guardia Runway Excursion

ALPA claims Safety Board failed to identify multiple factors in 2015 accident
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

JetNet IQ Survey: Overall Bizav Industry Optimism Waning

The results of the third quarter survey show a continuing decline in optimism among industry members.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Backlog Grows, Income Shrinks

The company is more aggressively pursuing additional markets.
Aircraft

Fly-by-Wire Steep Approach in the Embraer Legacy 450 Business Jet

Fly-by-Wire Steep Approach in the Embraer Legacy 450 Business Jet
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Aircraft

Boeing and Saab Reveal New Jet for U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition

Boeing and Saab Reveal New Jet for U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition
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Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace Gains Even More Momentum with its Completions and Maintenance Operations

AMAC Aerospace Gains Even More Momentum with its Completions and Maintenance Operations
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Rotorcraft

Texas Researchers Study Coaxial Inflow

Such a system could provide significant gains in a helicopter's lift-to-drag ratio.
Rotorcraft

Seeing Turbulence, Air Methods Might Trim Bell Buy

The company recently hinted that it is in the process of curtailing its massive buy of 200 Bell 407GXPs.
Rotorcraft

S-76 Rotates into Burning Man

One helicopter operator gave attendees a new way to arrive in Black Rock in style.

Final Flight: Joe Sutter

He led the 747 design team.
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Aircraft

Boeing Pulls Wraps Off New Jet for Air Force's T-X Competition

The manufacturer and partner Saab of Sweden rolled out the new jet during a rousing ceremony in St. Louis.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Formalizes Care Program, Intros Teal Airplane

Wheels Up Cares will raise awareness and funds for causes important to the company and its members.
Charter & Fractional

Argus-rated Operators, Brokers Get Break on AOG Protect

AOG Protect limits financial losses associated with charter flights that have been grounded for mechanical or other issues.
Regulations and Government

Corporate Pilot Launches Cuba Handling Company

Cuba Handling will secure aircraft permits, flight logistics, visas and passenger itineraries for private aircraft operators.
Regulations and Government

EU Ramp Inspection Program Concerns Unwarranted

Many pilots could complete a career without ever having to undergo an EU ramp inspection.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Textron Aviation To Shed Two Mx Centers, Some Employees

Aimed at improving the airframer's cost competitiveness, the move also includes the closing of two of its U.S. service centers based on market demand.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AirFlyte Adds Falcon 900, Global Express to Mx Roster

The MRO also has a maintenance base in Sarasota, Florida, and is setting up an aircraft maintenance shop at Hanscom Field, near Boston.
Maintenance and Modifications

Comlux America Reports Busy Year for Bizliner Work

So far this year, the facility has completed three VIP bizliners a “steady stream” of maintenance and upgrade projects.
Aircraft

Quest Lands Chilean Approval for Kodiak 100

Earlier this year, Quest named Santiago, Chile-based Aeroservicio as its authorized Kodiak sales representative for Chile.
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Rotorcraft

Avic Starts Flight Trials of AC312e Helicopter

New derivative features Safran Helicopter Engine Arriel 2E engines (1,000 shp each) and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.
Aircraft

Boeing Says China To Become First Trillion-dollar Market

Market outlook projects demand nearly 7,000 airplanes over the next two decades
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific New Zealand Achieves SMS Certification

The company drew on the experience of sister companies in Asia and Australia.
Maintenance and Modifications

VTS Jets, LBAS Team on Bombardier Bizjet Mx in Russia

The approval covers Globals and Challengers.
Aircraft

Boeing Ramps Up JDAM Production To Meet Ongoing Demand

The manufacturer plans to produce 150 JDAM tail kits each day from its St. Charles, Mo., facility, and more if necessary.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Williams Taps ExecuJet as FJ44-3AP Maintenance Facility

The operator is the first in Africa to hold such an approval for the Williams engine.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Adds Gulfstream G550 to MRO Service Portfolio

Approval adds to capabilities at Munich facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic's Cheltenham Facility Gets Transport Canada Nod

MRO expands its reach in the Canadian market.
Accidents

Southwest Engine Probe Reveals Fatigue Crack in Fan Blade

Investigators yet to find missing piece of broken fan blade
Charter & Fractional

Operators Optimize With BoldIQ’s Astro

Astro software can make the difference between losing money or locking in a profit.