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Aircraft

First Ski-jump Takeoff Flight-test for F-35B

The technique will be used to launch F-35Bs from British and Italian aircraft carriers.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Australia Flies First Large Drone in Unrestricted Airspace

The Royal Australian Air Force started flying the IAI Heron at Rockhampton Airport in advance of a joint training exercise with U.S. military.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Strong Sales, Easy Money Boost Civil Aerospace M&A Action

Investors like the continued strong trading conditions for airliner manufacturers and the aerospace food chain that supports them.
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Avionics

Aspen Avionics Acquires GPS Manufacturer Accord Technology

Aspen Avionics is adding certified GPS receiver technology to its product mix.
Aircraft

Quest Adds Namibia, Russia to Kodiak Validations

The Kodiak is now approved in 29 countries as Quest works to expand its international presence.
ATC

Australia Declares Flight Tracking Capability

Controllers can now track aircraft in oceanic airspace east and west of Australia using automatic dependent surveillance-contract.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Panel To Consider FAA Funding Bill

While House bill drew veto threat and Democrat ire, Senate bill passed subcommittee largely with bipartisan support.
Regulations and Government

Industry Heightens Push for Ex-Im as Lapse Looms

New AIA chief Dave Melcher joins chorus of appeals in favor of reauthorization the bank as Congress has less than a week to act.
Aircraft

Flexjet Takes Delivery of Its First Gulfstreams

First two G450LXis were handed over to Dallas-based fractional provider on June 23.
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Charter & Fractional

Waypoint Leasing Places Two Helicopters with Titan

The transaction is the first between Waypoint, which was founded in 2013, and Titan, which has growing operations in Africa and South America.
Avionics

Avidyne Updates iPad IFD Trainer to 10.1 Software

The app is available with either an international or U.S. database.
Avionics

FreeFlight Adds ForeFlight Compatibility to Rangr ADS-B

ADS-B in weather and traffic information is now available.
Avionics

FAA Outlines Concerns With Airborne Network Security

AC highlights a specific concern with aircraft using Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity instead of other means.
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms Neffenger as Next TSA Administrator

GA groups praise Senate for swift confirmation of Neffenger.
Avionics

Connected Aircraft Tapping Into Real-time Weather Info

More operators are making Internet access available to pilots so they can access WSI’s extensive weather information while airborne.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Opens PWK Facility

Among other things, the company will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs.
ATC

IG To Audit FAA Controller Hiring Procedures

The audit is intended to address concerns about the effectiveness of a new hiring process implemented last year.
Regulations and Government

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site
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Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Secures Gama Aviation for Booking Platform

Gama Aviation joins platform as Stratajet prepares for full commercial launch.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Expands Product Offerings to Asia-Pacific Region

The company has positioned a number of products for OEM legacy products in Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park.

George Neal Enters Guinness Record Book as Oldest Pilot

Neal remains a pilot at 96 years old, amassing thousands of hours as a former test pilot for de Havilland Canada.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site

The flights were the first involving a large fixed-wing aircraft at one of the FAA's six national UAS test sites, Aurora says.
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Regulations and Government

What a Part 23 Rewrite Might Mean to Users

“Twice the safety at half the cost” is the FAA’s goal.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chile Facility OK'd for Pilatus Service

Aerocardal named authorized service center for the Pilatus PC-12.
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Safety

TSB Disappointed by Aviation Recommendation Responses

Of 29 aviation recommendations, TSB found that only three had reached the response status of "Fully Satisfactory."
Cabin Interior and Electronics

28 East Delivers ACJ319 VIP Completion

The company was involved in the project from pre-purchase inspection through completion.
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Nearly 2,000 Anticipated At NBAA's TEB Forum

The event will feature 174 exhibitors,, 34 aircraft and industry experts discussing both national and local issues.
Airlines

Lufthansa Faces Summer of Strikes by Cabin Crew

Union gives airline until June 30 to agree to accept terms of previous agreement
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Charting Group Outlines Airspace Changes

Performance-based operations PARC wants PBN procedures to retain RNAV in title.