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Regulations and Government

Forum Seeks To Unlock Switzerland's Bizav Potential

Business aviation accounts for more than 17,000 direct and indirect jobs in the country, of which more than 6,000 are in manufacturing.
Airports

AsBAA Makes Headway on Bizav Access at Hong Kong's HKIA

Agreement reach by AsBAA and HKIA officials allows certain remote-stand maintenance tasks for MROs in Hong Kong.
Airports

MAC Jets FBO Opens at Maine's Portland Jetport

Its new FBO complex is the only operation on the south side of the airport field, allowing for easier access to major highways.
Accidents

TransAsia Crash Report Cites Pilot Error

Crew failed to respond properly to uncommanded autofeather
Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Bullish on Bizjet Growth in India

Over the last decade, 70 new midsize to large-cabin business jets worth around $3.5 billion were delivered to customers in India.
Aircraft

F-35s Cross The Atlantic Ready for UK Show Debuts

Two years after an abortive attempt, the stealth jets are making their first appearances in Europe.
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Accidents

Egyptair FDR Data Confirms Smoke in Cockpit, Avionics Bay

Repair efforts on CVR from crashed Airbus A320 continue
Aircraft

Brahmos Missile Finally Takes Flight on Indian Sukhoi Fighter

Adapting the heavy supersonic weapon to the Su-30MKI has not been an easy task.
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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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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

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.
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

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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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
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.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing Honors Prime Air

The company has received a number of performance awards from Boeing.
Maintenance and Modifications

eMaint Introduces Interactive Image Mapping

The product provides a graphical representation of a client's work site, among other things.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Doc Seeks To Prevent Loss-of-Control Accidents

Inadequate engine maintenance blamed for engine failures.
Engines

QTA Finds Market for Learjet 60 Inlet Upgrade

The company has plans to announce a similar program for other aircraft later this year.
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Aircraft

More Export Customers For Pakistan’s Basic Trainer

The Super Mushshak and the JF-17 Thunder are both being marketed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).
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Airlines

India Adopts Long-Awaited National Aviation Policy

Highlights include regional connectivity scheme, liberalization of foreign investment
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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.
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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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.
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

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.
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.
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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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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