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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Darpa Advances Indoor Capabilities of Quadcopter Drones

Quadcopters flying autonomously in GPS-denied environments could help in urban settings, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency asserts.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Advances in Senate

The Commerce Committee approved the comprehensive FAA reauthorization bill as a short-term extension is signed off in the House.
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Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation's U.S. Division Secures EASA TCO Approval

Gama Aviation is one of the first operators to receive the recognition.
Training and Workforce

Piper Lines Up M600 Training Provider

Buyers of the new single-engine turboprop won't have to look far for their training.
Safety

Pre-flight Pesticide Treatment Offered to Combat Zika Virus

Having an aircraft treated with pesticide prior to departure can be an easier way to meet new health requirements imposed countries such as Italy.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Focused on F-35A Initial Operating Capability

The manufacturer is working to support the U.S. Air Force's planned declaration of F-35A initial operating capability by August.
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Charter & Fractional

Low-cost Ryanair Steps Up to Private Charter Role

European low-cost airline Ryanair has converted a Boeing 737-700 into a 60-seat all-business-class charter configuration.
Training and Workforce

Flight Training: What's missing?

Plus, how to address the looming CFI shortage that will only exacerbate the pilot shortage.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Acquisition To Operate As Comsat

The operating name recognizes the company's heritage as part of Comsat Mobile.
Avionics

L-3 ESI-500 Standby Instrument TSO’d and STC’d

The AML-STC is for Class I, II and III Part 23 airplanes and Part 27 helicopters

Global Jet Capital Rounds Out Leadership Team

A number of new additions come from GE Capital, which recently sold its corporate aircraft leasing and loan book in the Americas to GJC.
Aircraft

Kawasaki Heavy Starts Major Assembly of Boeing 787-10

Milestone reached two weeks ahead of schedule
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Aircraft

First Falcon 8X for India Set for Delivery in 2016

Dassault is exhibiting its latest Falcon 2000LXS at the India Aviation show in Hyderabad.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier To Offer SmartSky on In-service Bizjets

The SmartSky will provide speeds and capability 10 times that of most available inflight networks.
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Aircraft

India's HAL Seeks Partners for New Regional Aircraft

Request for information calls for responses by April 11
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Women in Aviation Reaches $10 Million Milestone

More than $10 million in scholarships have been awarded at WAI in 20 years.
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Regulations and Government

European Operators Prepare for SET-IMC

The UK CAA may use "exemptive powers" to overcome delays in formalizing the commercial SET-IMC legislation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Launches Maintenance Loyalty Program

Customers can earn a 2 percent credit toward future work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation To Work on Embraer Legacy 450 and 500

The company can cover all scheduled maintenance on the two models.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Names North Africa Service Facility

The North African company has been providing transportation services for several decades.
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Heliparts Opens São Paulo Facility

Brazil is home to a large concentration of civilian helicopter operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter’s Service Network To Grow in Turkey

The company holds approvals to work on several Bell models.
Avionics

Archangel AHR75 AHRS Receives TSO

The lightweight MEMS-based AHRS is approved in the U.S. and Europe.

ABACE Preview

The recent economic slowdown in China has not boosted confidence that business aviation will get going properly in China and the wider region
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Aircraft

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator
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Accidents

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany
Airports

U.S. Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over SMO's Fate

NBAA backed lower court's assertion that the 12-year statute of limitations had long expired over the city of Santa Monica's complaints.
Accidents

NTSB: Pilot Responded Incorrectly to Engine Failure in Wichita FSI Crash

The NTSB determined that available evidence indicated the pilot failed to follow emergency procedures for an engine failure during takeoff.
Safety

Single-Pilot Ops, Ground Handling Top NBAA Safety List

Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.
Regulations and Government

House Preps for Second Short-Term FAA Extension

The short-term extension is expected to easily clear both the House and Senate continue to work on a long-term, more comprehensive bill.