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Accidents

Accidents: July 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Avionics

CMD ADS-B Solution Receives Further Approvals

Most business aircraft and regional airliners are now covered by a CMD Flight Solutions AML STC for ADS-B OUT.

Mark Ozenick To Head Dassault Aircraft Services

Ozenick brings nearly four decades of experience to Dassault that has included C-level responsibilities, flight, MRO and financial operations.
Aircraft

Parker Wins Denali Spots, Unveils New Engine Components

Composite lubrication reservoirs are an industry first.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch

Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers
Regulations and Government

New CBP Facility Opens at San Antonio International

The Texas gateway sees more than 20,000 international GA passengers a year.
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Crownair FBO Manager Greg Scott Dies in Car Crash

He represented front line of the FBO.
Regulations and Government

Airway Routes Could Soon Become Extinct in Europe

European air traffic management network will be almost fully route-free by 2021, said Eurocontrol.
Security

Embry-Riddle Launches Aviation Cybersecurity Program

The program, available in-person on campus or online, has three courses that cover basic cybersecurity concepts, existing standards and best practices.
Aircraft

Britain’s New Aircraft Carrier Starts Sea Trials

HMS Queen Elizabeth can carry up to 36 F-35B stealth fighters or 43 helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Blue Thunder Fighting London Terror

The unit was established in 2015.
Regulations and Government

EASA Publishes Safety Info on Wake Vortex

The bulletin concludes with illustrations that show various scenarios of wake turbulence encounters and recommended avoidance techniques.
Aircraft

Australian Buy of Modified G550s Confirmed

L3 Com will modify the Gulfstream jets for ISR and EW.
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Aircraft

Philippines Likely To Buy Super Tucanos

An escalating Muslim insurgency in the country’s southern island has lent urgency to a close air support requirement.
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Aircraft

Leonardo’s M346 Gets Some Teeth

A fighter attack version is being offered that retains the type’s previous capabilities.
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Regulations and Government

Elwell Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Most recently, he has been serving as the senior advisor on aviation to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.
ATC

Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill Sans ATC Reform

General aviation-friendly provisions in the Senate bill include expanded airport funding through the Flight Act and the Pilots' Bill of Rights 2.
Aircraft

NetJets Receives 50th Challenger 350, 30th Global

To date, NetJets’ Challenger 350 fleet has logged nearly 70,000 flight hours, while its Globals have accumulated nearly 67,000 flight hours.
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Avionics

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Pilot

Concierge-level flight monitoring helps flight departments provide solutions before their passengers are even aware of a problem.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Extends Credit Facilities

The company will use the funds to support aircraft and continue customer financing.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Appoints SIAE Philippines as E-Jet Service Center

Brazilian airframer sees big demand for maintenance services from Asian E-Jet operators
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Regulations and Government

GA Groups Turn To Members in ATC Battle

AOPA members make appeal: "Don't let happen to us what's happened to the rest of the world."
Aircraft

U.S. Offers GA-ASI Sea Guardian UAS to India

The maritime surveillance system is part of a further planned boost in defense cooperation between the two countries.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Debuts Civil LM-100J Hercules Transport at Paris Air Show 2017

Lockheed Martin Debuts Civil LM-100J Hercules Transport at Paris Air Show 2017
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Rotorcraft

Helicopteres Guimbal Delivers 200th Cabri G2

milestone 200th G2 was the first to be equipped with the 160-hp engine upgrade.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Inks $300M China Deal for 100 407GXPs

407GXP was selected in part on its multi-role capabilities in “a broad range of segments, including EMS, parapublic, tourism and firefighting.”
Airlines

U.S. Opts for 'Enhanced' Security over Expanding Laptop Ban

New measures affect 280 airports in 105 countries
FBOs

New FBO Slated at New York's Republic Airport

Long time aircraft charter and management provider Northeastern Aviation is set to expand its services.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Launches Plan for Midsize Companies

Dubbed Launch Lease, the plan offers customers 40 total program days on an Executive AirShare aircraft to use over a two-year period.
Avionics

DAC Gets FAA STC for Cessna 525-series LPV Converter

The approval follows EASA certification for the unit, which is intended for the CitationJet 525, 525A and 525B models.