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People in Aviation: September 2015

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Accidents

Torqued: Routine Manual Deviations Can Have Major Safety Consequences

The mechanics were candid about the maintenance errors that began the chain of events that ultimately led to the in-flight emergency.
Maintenance and Modifications

Comlux America OKs Manion Aviation as MRO Sales Rep

The designation focuses on Bombardier models.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airline Pilots Union: Drones Could be Link in Accident Chain

The Air Line Pilots Association supports legislation that would give the FAA more power to regulate recreational drones.
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MiG-35 Prospects Are Still Good, Says Maker

No orders yet, but development continues, including radar and weapons
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Avionics

Astronautics Secure Server Gets EASA OK for A320 Family

Nexis securely connects the aircraft by recording, monitoring and automatically transmitting flight and maintenance operational quality assurance data.
Safety

FSF, NBAA Issue Call for Papers for Bizav Safety Event

Almost any topic designed to improve business aviation safety will be considered.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Thinks Pink for October

Charter membership firm Wheels Up took delivery of a pink King Air that will serve as the flagship of the company's Breast Cancer Awareness initiative.
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Aircraft

Embraer Legacy 450 Gets FAA Nod

The Legacy 450 can seat up to nine passengers and boasts a flat-floor, stand-up six-foot-tall cabin with a six-foot 10-inch cross section.
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Aircraft

Progress Reported on Naval Flankers and Indo-Russian Missile

The Russian naval air arm wants more than 50 Su-30SMs, and the soon-to-fly Brahmos cruise missile.
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Aircraft

Rebuilt Flybe Flies Higher With Improved Load Factors

UK airline is still looking to offload seven Embraer 195 jets.
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Safety

SAFO Addresses Jet Braking Margins on Wet Runways

The typical 15-percent safety margin might not be enough for stopping on wet runways, says the FAA.
Accidents

ASI Report: GA Accidents Decline in 2011-2013

Pilot-related causes remain a significant problem.

Pilot Arrested for Falsifying FAA Medical Application

The arrest follows a previous incident of flying an unregistered aircraft without a valid medical.
Aircraft

Cessna Begins Latitude Deliveries, Launches U.S. Tour

Pittsburgh, Pa.-based aircraft charter and management firm Aircraft Management Group (AMG) was among the first operators to take delivery.
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Aircraft

U.S. Navy Awards Second P-8 Full-Rate Production Contract

Valued at $1.49 billion, the contract modification includes the first P-8As for delivery to the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Charter & Fractional

JFI Jets Adds Cuba Service

JFI Jets launches service as U.S. government slowly eases travel restrictions there.
Charter & Fractional

Silver Air Taps FlightPro 135 for Regulatory Compliance

The web-based software simplifies the process of staying legal while reducing the paperwork burden.
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Airlines

Major U.S. Carriers Air Further Charges in Subsidies Dispute

The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies alleges that UAE governments prop up their state-owned airlines in contravention of open skies pacts.
Charter & Fractional

OneJet Retains LaHood, MIT Scientist for Advisory Team

The former transportation secretary and MIT research scientist are among a number of high-profile officials joining OneJet's advisory team.
Rotorcraft

Montana Firefighting Efforts Raise Concern

Some experts worry the state's UH-1Hs might not be able to safely haul the 324-gallon water buckets being sling from beneath the aircraft.
Aircraft

Airbus Declares Goal of Matching Boeing's Fleet in Russia

The manufacturer does not expect major disruptions to fleet plans by Aeroflot and Transaero, Russia's two largest airlines.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream To Webcast Opener at Customer Advisory Meeting

Live streaming will give customers access to the most up-to-date information on Gulfstream aircraft and service/customer support.
Rotorcraft

NHV Logs First 1,000 Hours with Airbus Helicopters H175

Dutch operator NHV operating two H175 medium twins in the North Sea. German operator HTM receives H135 for offshore windfarm ops.
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Aircraft

Boeing Settles on Basic Design of New 777-9 Airliner

The manufacturer announced that it has reached the 'firm configuration' milestone and remains on track for first delivery in 2020.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: FAA's Small UAS Rule Must Protect Manned Flight

NBAA stresses that the upcoming FAA small UAS rule must clearly state where drones can be flown and seeks an altitude limit of 400 feet agl.
Regulations and Government

EASA on Track for SET-IMC Release in September

EASA likely to review qualifications for single-pilot operations following concerns expressed by European officials.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Northrop Grumman, Navy Demonstrate MQ-8C Endurance

Operators flew the unmanned helicopter out to 150 nm from Point Mugu, California. It completed 11-hour flight with an hour of fuel in reserve.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Showcases New Mi-38-2 Twin

The Mi-38-2 features Russian Klimov engines and will soon be offered with a VIP interior.
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Aircraft

With Putin's Blessing, Boeing Boosts Russian Partnership

Boeing has appointed Russian titanium supplier VSMPO-Avisma as a strategic partner for the 777X airliner.
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