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Avionics

ADS-B OUT AML STC Approved for Part 25 Bizjets

The DO260B-compliant solution offers a relatively low-cost way for older business jets and turboprops to meet the ADS-B OUT mandate.
Regulations and Government

Nigeria and San Marino Forge Aircraft Registry Accord

Aircraft registered in San Marino will now be allowed to fly commercially under Nigerian air operator's certificates.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Operators See Drones as a Business Opportunity

Operations of the unmanned aircraft are likely to proliferate, and their integration needs to be done right, says HAI president Matt Zuccaro.
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Aircraft

A400M Problems Overshadow Airbus Defence & Space Performance

Head of Airbus military aircraft business replaced
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Aircraft

Boeing Unveils Efficiency ‘Bridge’ to 777X

New aerodynamic features promise to help cut fuel burn by 2 percent
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Regulations and Government

NPRM Limits Bizav Access in New York Area

FAA denies NATA request for a public meeting and provides only a 30-day extension rather than the 60 days requested by industry groups.
Aircraft

How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer

How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer
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Aircraft

Airbus In No Rush to Offer Re-engined A380

Even the offer of a new order from Emirates Airline hasn't convinced Airbus of the case for re-engining the A380 superjumbo.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Touts Multi-Source Aircraft Tracking System

The Arinc MultiLink system draws from six data sources to provide global aircraft tracking, Rockwell Collins declares.
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Regulations and Government

Haitec Granted FAA Repair Station Approval

The compay holds similar approvals from Russia, Qatar, the UAE, Azerbaijan and Bermuda.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Australasia Adds ELT Battery Capability

MRO named ACR Artex ELT battery replacement and programming center.
Engines

GE To Build Passport Engine at Strother Facility

GE made announcement during a March 9 ceremony attended by Gov. Sam Brownback.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Brings Mobile Engine Service to Gulf Coast

The company hopes to meet a need for quick engine services.
Regulations and Government

TSA Moving Ahead on Plan To Eliminate ASO Requirement

Industry-based panel unanimously approved the plan after TSA expressed urgency for action.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stratus Aircraft Services Opens MRO in San Bernardino

The company will provide maintenance, repair and alteration services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Executive Aircraft Maintenance Joins Raisbeck Network

The Arizona company can install Raisbeck performance systems on the Beechcraft King Air series.

WAI Conference Awards More than $600K in Scholarships

Women and men participated equally in one of the largest aviation job fairs and educational conferences held in the U.S.
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Avionics

AIN Blog: Welcome to Aviation, Apple Watch

The new Apple Watch is going to lead to interesting and compelling new aviation applications for Apple device users.
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Safety

Europe Calls for Safer Drone Integration

Transport commissioner wants to ensure there are repercussions for illegal or unsafe drone use.
Safety

FAA Seeks Comments on AC for Engine Safety Inspection

The AC is intended to provide guidance for demonstrating compliance with safety test requirements.
Accidents

Pilots Experienced Dual Flameout Before SBN Crash

The left-seat pilot was giving instruction to the right seat pilot.
Accidents

Ghana Presidential Jet's Brakes Catch Fire on Aborted Takeoff

Crew kept the aircraft on the runway during the incident.
Safety

Helicopter Safety Program Released

The five- to six-minute presentations could cover nearly 20 topics by year-end.
Airports

California Rnav Procedures Contain Errors

Design problems in Rnav procedures affect Norm Mineta and Sacramento International.

ABACE Preview

This year the bizav community will find China a little less buoyant, but the growth potential is clearly still there.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet To Launch Booking Platform With $5 Million Investment

Booking platform will factor in all variables associated with a trip.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Allege Unfair Competition from Gulf Carriers

United, American and Delta airlines released a 55-page white paper which argues that Gulf airlines have received $42 billion in subsidies.
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Rotorcraft

Able Aero Touts PMA Tail-rotor Fan Shaft

Able Aerospace recently obtained FAA parts manufacturer approval for its tail-rotor fan shaft
Rotorcraft

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Honored With Golden Hour Award

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue honored for sveral lives
Rotorcraft

U.S. Park Service Police Unit Wins MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue attempt mission