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Avionics

Airbus Insists: German ‘Sensor House’ Has Strong Future

The divestment plan for its electronics and border security business has been explained by the European aerospace giant
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Rotorcraft

Enstrom TH180 Resumes Flight Testing

The flight-test program had been halted after a hard off-airport landing that destroyed the program's first test vehicle on February 12.
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Accidents

Piaggio UAS Prototype Crashes, Financial Picture Fuzzy

Crash of its P.1HH Hammerhead UAS on May 31 did not cause casualties or damage to maritime craft.

UBS: Bizjet Market Remaining at Low Levels

The UBS Business Jet Market Index was unchanged from April, when it had reached the lowest level since early 2009.
Training and Workforce

FlightSimCom 2016 Opens June 11 at New England Air Museum

The fourth annual FlightSimCon celebrates the world of desktop flight simulation.
Aircraft

Airbus Focused on ‘Protecting’ A350, Speeding A320 Ramp Up

Other projects include A330-900neo with higher takeoff weight capability
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Accidents

AIBN, Airbus Helicopters Zero In on H225 Crash Cause

Lift-strut attachment is suspect number one, according to airframer.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Unveils New High-speed Compound Helo

As part of Europe's Clean Sky 2 research program, demonstrator is to fly in 2019.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Steps Up Research of Drone Countermeasures

The agency has signed cooperative research and development agreements to test counter-drone systems from several companies at selected airports.
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Airports

Cleveland Faces FAA Fines for Lax Snow Clearance

The city was charged with failure to maintain runways at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport during several snowstorms.
Training and Workforce

Free Online Human Factors Mx Course Available

Curriculum covers human error, oversight and fatigue, among other topics.
Maintenance and Modifications

GlobalParts To Distribute Parker Fluid Systems

The distribution deal covers fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Opens Helicopter Engine Facility in Singapore

The Seletar Aerospace Park facility triples the company's support capacity in the country.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Enhances Mx Support in the Middle East, India

The company provides service at Al Maktoum and Indira Gandhi International.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Receives Initial STC for Wi-Fi Hub

The Wi-Fi Hub is small, lightweight and easy to install, says the company.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Number 2 Takes Flight

First flight confirms “basic characteristics and functionality”
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Maintenance and Modifications

Viking Names Twin Otter Service Center in Russia

The approval covers the Twin Otter 400 and legacy de Havilland Canada aircraft.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force, Boeing Extend KC-46A Deliveries Schedule

Technical issues with the refueling boom and drogue systems have caused the service to postpone its Milestone C production decision to August.
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Airlines

Leap Powered A320Neo Wins EASA/FAA Certification

First airplane scheduled for delivery to Turkey's Pegasus Airlines around mid-year
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Charter & Fractional

Court Sends Flight Options/Flexjet To Negotiation Table

Court Sides with Teamsters on seniority list and voluntary separation agreement offer.
Airports

Noise-abatement Plan Proposed for Bob Hope Airport

Proposed noise-compatibility program for the Southern California airport is scheduled to be approved or disapproved by the FAA on or before November 7.
Aircraft

First Boeing P-8A for Australia Has Flown

The country’s Defence White Paper has suggested a re-order, plus other new acquisitions.
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Warn Members To Prepare for New Labor Rule

The Department of Labor is doubling the threshold for exempt employees.
Aircraft

New Canadian Training Requirement Attracts Rival Bidders

CAE and Discovery Air also eye contracted-out opportunities elsewhere, including the UK.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Plans Public Meeting about Helicopter Filters

The agency's proposed policy guidance is raising fears that the requirements could end development of inlet barrier filters in the aftermarket.
Airlines

Turbulence Diverts Gulf Air Airbus A330 to Mumbai

Passengers, crew suffer minor injuries
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Rotorcraft

FAA Denies L.A. Anti-helicopter Petitions

The agency determined that some of the petitions were unfeasible on safety grounds.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Technik, Malaysia Airlines Negotiate Maintenance JV

Companies to establish regional “center of excellence”
Aircraft

U.S. Lifts Arms Embargo on Vietnam

Maritime patrol aircraft requirement is seen, to counter China’s expansionism in the South China Sea.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Perform Legacy 600 96-month Inspection

The extensive inspection on the Legacy 600 is the company's first.