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Safety

ICAO Publishes New e-Cigarette Restrictions

After several fires, the devices are no longer allowed in checked baggage.
ATC

Canso Optimistic about African Air Safety

A single African sky approach is key to improvements.
Accidents

Former Carson Helicopters V-P Sentenced to Prison

Steven Metheny falsified information to make the aircraft appear to meet minimum payload specs.
ATC

Aireon and Airways New Zealand Sign Airspace Agreement

The two are studying the possibility of deploying ADS-B for New Zealand and Auckland FIRs.

FAA Proposes Penalty against Centurion Air Cargo

Company operated an MD-11 not in compliance with FARs, says agency.
Safety

FAA Wants More Access to Airman Health Records

The FAA is launching an industry effort to evaluate pilot fitness to fly, plus another program for updating aeromedical technology
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Operators Eye International Expansion

NetJets looking to Latin America and evaluating fleet needs, Flight Options begins adding Gulfstreams and Wheels Up considers ride-sharing.
Avionics

Apple iOS 8.3 Causes GPS Incompatibility Issues

The problem with external GPS compatibility should be fixed with the next release of Apple’s iOS mobile operating system.
Regulations and Government

FAA, EU Extend ATM Pact

FAA, EU agree to cooperate further on deployment and implementation of NextGen and Sesar activities.
Engines

CFM Dominates Engine Order News at Paris Show

CFM racked up $14 billion in sales during the Paris show week, with Rolls-Royce and IAE also doing new business.
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Paris Air Show Busy Despite Absentees

A round-up of the defense highlights from the world’s biggest aerospace exhibition.
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Aircraft

HAL Chooses TPE331 for New Indian Basic Trainer

But the indigenous HTT-40 program faces competition from the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II, already in service with the Indian Air Force.
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Engines

S.S. White Flexible Shafts Power Leap 1C Thrust Reversers

Flexible rotary shafts are part of the CFM Leap-1C engine's thrust reversers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Offers Flying Intensive Care Units

Lufthansa Technik is introducing patient transport compartments for the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft.
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Lord Names Europe-Middle East-Africa Boss

Joel Rood tapped as president of the company’s sales region covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Rotorcraft

Slowed by supply chain, Bell 525 gets closer to first flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin is ongoing while Bell Helicopter is proceeding with 505 light single and V-280 tiltrotor development.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Launches H Pilot Club

Club to work along the lines of a sports car owner club.
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Aircraft

India’s Aequs Gets Foothold in U.S.

U.S. subsidiary will handle low volume runs that include shipsets below four units, primarily for the B777 and 747.
Aircraft

Saft Batteries Selected for Irkut MC-21 Airliner

Onboard batteries that will provide power to start the auxiliary power unit and provide emergency backup and buffering for critical systems.
Rotorcraft

Vector To Upgrade Airbus Helicopters with Rockwell Collins Avionics

AS332/532 Mk1 Super Pumas will be the first to benefit from Pro Line Fusion suite.
Engines

Clean Sky 2’s engines have ambitious green targets

Snecma plans for contra-rotating open rotor demonstrator.

Meteor On Target for Service Next Year

With development trials completed, the Meteor missile is on course to enter service on the Saab Gripen in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Signs Support Deal for French Military TBMs

Six-year agreement covers airworthiness monitoring, logistics, maintenance and repair
Avionics

Grabysur Diversifies Cockpit Night Vision Products

Andalusian company has moved into new premises to accommodate strong growth.

Terma Tests Obstruction Light Control

System automatically switches on obstruction lights as aircraft approach the hazardous area and turns them off again as it departs.

French MoD Supporting Innovative Small Companies

Two technologies, flax fiber composites and 3D glasses for tactical tables, are on display.

Liebherr-Aerospace Invests for the Future

Liebherr has won the contract for the wing-fold system for the Boeing 777X.
Regulations and Government

India Eyes Offset Components Opportunties

Indian companies are adopting new technologies as they see opportunities to supply the OEMs and first-tier suppliers.
Training and Workforce

CAE Ventures into Live Military Training

CAE has bought the NFTC flying school in Canada as a prelude to competing for more training system requirements.

Airbus Implements Sci-Fi Factory Vision

Smart drillers already in use, ergonomics a major concern.