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ATC

Inspector General Audit Report Raps ATC Tower Efficiency

Inefficient tower operations cost the government $853 million over five years, according to the Department of Transportation inspector general.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Validates Ka-band Services for Bizav

With speeds of up to 50 Mbps, Jet ConneX will deliver global satcom services that support streaming videos in flight.
Rotorcraft

Bell To Open Jet Ranger X Facility, Reports on Progress

Bell 505 is approximately halfway through its flight-test program and is on track to gain Transport Canada certification by year-end.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Avionics To Sell Live Wire FaultChaser

The device can detect both open and short circuits on wires and cables for up to 3,000 feet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Indian Army Wants 600 Mini-UAV Systems

Foreign OEMs are teaming with Indian companies who will bid for the work.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Class Enters Training at Lufthansa Technik Group

The school is designed to support students on their way to professions in technical aircraft services or aircraft logistics.
Aircraft

U.S. Will Send F-22s To Europe to Bolster Allies, Deter Russia

F-22s will deploy to Europe for inaugural training mission 'soon,' but the Air Force did not reveal the timing or location of the deployment.
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Aircraft

More Kremlin Cash Underwrites Superjet Lease Deals

Russian leasing groups GTLK and Ilyushin Finance are helping to boost transactions involving Sukhoi's Superjet 100 airliner.
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Regulations and Government

TSA Misses Deadline for Action On DCA ASO Effort

The industry-based ASAC hopes for an update on activities surrounding recommendation to eliminate "the guy with the gun" requirement when it next meets.
ATC

Singapore and Europe To Study Wake Turbulence

Aviation authorities will study whether landing separation standards can be tightened.
Accidents

Pilot Uninjured in Iowa Helicopter Crash

The pilot performed an autorotation after the engine failed.
FBOs

Freeman Group Looks To Expand FBO Holdings

The company holds nine of the 25 Million Air FBOs in North America, as well as three Freeman-branded facilities in California and Louisiana.
Accidents

NTSB Report Reveals Incongruity in King Air Crash

The pilot said that the autofeather system feathered the right propeller, but could not recall feathering the left engine.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Details Bizjet Drone Encounters

The FAA released a list of more than 750 drone sightings, including several from business aircraft operators.
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Accidents

Airplanes Were in Contact with Tower before Colliding

NTSB says pilots of the Cessna 172 and Sabreliner that collided near San Diego Brown Field Municipal Airport on August 16 were in contact with the tower.
Aircraft

Rostvertol Confirms Export Sale of Mi-26T2 Heavy Helicopter

Algeria is launch customer for latest version; report says package also includes Mi-28N attack helicopters and Mi-8 overhauls.
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Aircraft

Aviastar Rekindles Hopes for Tu-204

Sees ruble devaluation, opening Iranian market as potential demand drivers
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ATC

Airservices: Tasmanian Airspace Is Safe

The number of aviation incidents reported does not suggest local airspace is unsafe, says Australia's air navigation service provider.
Airports

Bizav Flights in Greece Now Require Parking Slots

Elevated traffic means operators need to secure parking authorizations as well as slots.
ATC

Natca Questions FAA on Controller Certification

The new certification processs covers all controllers regardless of their assignment.
Airports

TRB To Hold Airport Wildlife Management Webinar

Instruction is intended for airport managers, operators, planners and maintenance personnel.
Accidents

Swiss Report on 2012 Falcon-Hawker Near-Miss

The investigative body assigned blame to the fighter pilot.
Aircraft

Russian Air Force Looks Forward To First Il-76MD-90 Deliveries

The new production line at Aviastar in Ulyanovsk is ready for high-rate production of the revamped airlifter.
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Avionics

Stevens Aviation To Install CMD ADS-B Packages

CMD's ADS-B OUT solution is a relatively simple installation for aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and 21 avionics.
Rotorcraft

Rostec: High-speed Rotorcraft, Two Other Projects Canceled

Government funds promised for the projects have not been forthcoming
Aircraft

F-35 Does International Refueling, Fires Internal Gatling Gun

Recent testing from Edwards AFB has included the first international air refueling, and the 25mm Gatling Gun
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds Second Gulfstream G280 Simulator

The FS1000 simulator built for the G280 include the company’s Vital 1100 visual system, electric motion cueing and new instructor operating station.
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Airlines

China To Decentralize Landing Rights Process

Private or provincially owned airlines to secure rights through their own aviation authorities
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Regulations and Government

FAA Outlines Banned Activities in Upcoming Papal TFRs

FAA lists a number of prohibited activities in Philadelphia during the Papal Visit, but highlights the area will be a no-drone zone.
FBOs

Fly Arkansas Moves into Former Hawker Facility

Fly Arkansas will occupy about a quarter of the former Hawker Beechcraft facility in Little Rock, with the remainder of the complex still available.