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Book Review: Floatplane Odyssey Documents Record-breaking Flight

Although not recognized by officials, Tom Casey’s floatplane flight around the world was truly a record-breaking adventure.
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Aircraft

Kuwait Agrees To Buy 28 Eurofighter Typhoons

Kuwait is to get a mix of single- and twin-seat versions of the Eurofighter Typhoon
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ATC

FAA Publishes Notam for Pope’s Visit to Philly

TFRs apply to New York and Washington Center.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leasing-Avia Joins Team To Convert Six Tu-204-300s to VIP Transports

Project is an outgrowth of two conversions built for President Putin and his ministers.
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JetExpo’2015 Opens at Moscow Vnukovo Airport

Russian business aviation show opens under a cloud of economic turmoil
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Accidents

Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway
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Aircraft

Unhappy Australia Joins Study of Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade

Army hopes its 22 Tigers will be more reliable and less expensive to operate after a planned mid-life update.
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Accidents

NBAA Looks To Address NTSB Recommendation

Safety board turns to association as it questions whether procedural noncompliance is systemic.
Airports

Philippines Turns to UK’s NATS for More Airport Capacity

Abandons plans for another runway at Manila's Aquino International Airport
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Embraer Breaks Ground on Aero Seating Shop in Florida

Facility will include design, development and production of luxury seating solutions for Embraer’s business jets and airliners.
Aircraft

A330/340 Summit Concept: the Cost-Effective Cabin

Airbus targets Russian market with widebody business-jet applications
FBOs

Europe’s Newest FBO Opens for Business

Newly built FBO complex features a 13,000-sq-ft terminal and 90,000-sq-ft heated hangar.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Nets 24 Firm Orders in China

H125s, H130s to be operated in multi-role and EMS configurations in mainland China, while H175s will go to Hong Kong government.
Safety

NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown To Focus on LOC-I

LOC-I accident and incident reduction is also a priority for the FAA, NTSB and ICAO>
Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charter is Resurgent in Tough Russian Market

Russian operators are feeling intense commercial pressure to cut corners.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Drop the Bag and Get Out of My Way!

Full-scale passenger evacuation demonstrations don't seem to match the reality of peoples' behavior in an emergency.
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Accidents

NTSB Faults Pilot Compliance, Gust Lock in GIV Crash

NTSB is issuing a safety alert on pilot compliance and calling on FAA to mandate modification of the gust lock system on Gulfstream GIVs.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Collapse Unlikely, but Russian Economy Due for Long Slump

Alfa-Bank executive draws a sobering, yet reassuring picture of the near-term.
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ATC

DOT IG: Privatized ATC Systems Safe, but Lack R&D Efforts

The report found that separating air navigation and safety/regulatory functions has not affected safety.
Accidents

Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nesterov Plans To Open PC-12 Service Center in Russia

Nesterov is Pilatus's authorized sales and service center in Russia.
Charter & Fractional

Large Jets Buck Downward Russian Charter Trend, Says MJet

MJet is displaying its Airbus ACJ319 at the JetExpo show in Moscow this week.
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Aircraft

Chinese Investors Sign for MA-60 Line in Russia

New factory would produce 50 turboprops a year
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Avionics

Special Report: The No-pilot Cockpit?

Avionics manufacturers look to expand collaboration between humans and machines.
FBOs

FBO Profile: OK3 Air, Heber Valley Airport

It’s not just all about the snow for this Utah gateway.
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Avionics

Garmin Transforms Touch Controller Into Standby Instrument

The new Garmin GTC 580 touchscreen controller can eliminate the need to install a separate standby flight display.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Wins Area Workplace Award

The award recognizes the company's ability to attract and retain top talent.
Maintenance and Modifications

Kitchener Aero STCs Garmin G1000 for King Air B200

The retrofit includes "virtually all" of the new options for the King Air says the company.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Sues its Pilots’ Union, Pledges Hiring Freeze

Latest strike to ground 1,000 flights on Wednesday
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Expanding Completions Capacity

The company expects to have more capacity by next year's first quarter.