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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Tests PT6A-140 at South African Facility

The Vector facility has been a designated overhaul facility for the engine since mid-2014.
Accidents

Main Gearbox Fatigue Likely Cause of Airbus H225 Crash

Norway's accident investigation bureau said the fatigue phenomenon appears to have its origin on the inner surface of the second-stage planet gear.
Engines

Dallas Airmotive Launches Online Resource for TFE731

Site provides operators with professional advice, as well as tips and tricks for the service and support of their TFE731 engines
Aircraft

White House, Congress Differ on EC-130H Recapitalization

The White House backs a U.S. Air Force proposal to 're-host' electronic warfare equipment on a Gulfstream G550-based platform.
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Aircraft

Dassault Lands FAA Approval for Flagship Falcon 8X

U.S. certication comes just two days after the French aircraft manufacturer announced European approval for the ultra-long-range trijet.
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Aircraft

Embraer Cuts First Metal for 175-E2

Brazilian manufacturer says 195-E2 testing ahead of schedule following early first flight, allowing it to focus on further product improvement before EIS.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Coast Guard Orders ScanEagle Surveillance Service

Institu formally becomes the first provider of unmanned aircraft system surveillance services to the U.S. maritime service.
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Aircraft

Swiss Takes Delivery of First Bombardier C Series

Airplane slated to enter service on July 15
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Regulations and Government

Flytenow Flight-sharing Case Seeks Supreme Court Hearing

The Goldwater Institute is asking the Supreme Court to hear the Flytenow case, which revolves around First Amendment issues.
Aircraft

Air Canada Confirms C Series Order

Contract including options valued at $6.3 billion
Charter & Fractional

Britain's Bizav Community Faces Uncertainty Over EU Exit

UK-based charter operators face the prospect of losing the cabotage rights that allow them to fly within European Union states.
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Aircraft

Falcon 50 Does Impromptu Airshow over Cruise Ship

A maritime patrol Dassault Falcon 50 gave cruise passengers a thrill, and a bit of a scare, with this low pass caught on video by a young passenger.
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Aircraft

Milestone 7,000th Cessna Citation Delivered to NetJets

Model is also the first Citation Latitide for the fractional aircraft provider.
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Regulations and Government

Bolen Leads Panel on Expanding Genav in China

Event brought together senior officials from China's CAAC and the U.S. FAA, as well as the Shanghai Airport Authority, and industry leaders.
Airports

Arguments Heard in East Hampton Airport Curfew Appeal

Central issue in the case is whether the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) continues to apply at the airport.
Aircraft

NARA Brokers/Dealers Dominate Used Bizjet Transactions

Members now represent half of the pre-owned business jet transaction market, even though they represent just 5 percent of some 1,000 aircraft brokers.
Aircraft

L-3 Reports First Flight of Emarss-M Prototype for U.S. Army

The L-3 Mission Integration division said four modified aircraft will take part in an operational test and evaluation phase this year.
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Training and Workforce

Helicopter Pilot Upset Training Offered by Flight Research

The Mojave, Calif. company is offering upset recognition and recovery training for helicopter pilots in an AW109, Bell 212 and BO-105.
Avionics

AIN Bizav Blog: Combating Avionics Complexity

Avionics designers continue adding features while improving the pilot-machine interface, and this has safety and efficiency benefits.
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Airports

Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower

When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest ATC tower in the country.
Charter & Fractional

Broker Launches New Charter Site for Denver Region

JetCharterDenver.com promises the most comprehensive selection of aircraft available for charter throughout Colorado.
Aircraft

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Negotiate New Master Contract

Closing new master agreements with both Boeing and Airbus are among the marching orders for incoming Spirit CEO Tom Gentile.
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Accidents

Singapore Airlines 777 Catches Fire Following Diversion

Crew turns back to Changi following engine oil indication
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Gets European Nod; U.S. FAA Approval Pending

Derived from the Falcon 7X, the 6,450-nm 8X was unveiled at EBACE 2014 and first flew on Feb. 6, 2015.
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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.