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ATC

Nations Act To Protect Their Satellite Industries

The biggest challenge to imagined interoperability could be governments protecting their own systems.

Thales Reveals Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar

A subscale demonstrator of Europe’s first BMEWS is nearly ready for testing.
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ATC

Satellite ADS-B Monitoring Now on the Horizon

The linkup marks a milestone in the effort to create a system of satellite-based ADS-B receivers in each of Iridium’s 66 next generation satellites.
ATC

FAA Expands Use of 3-nm Separation at Mid-Altitudes

A recent FAA notice offers guidance on the expansion of 3-nm separation in airspace below FL180 up to and including FL230.

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show
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Airports

FAA Launches Runway Incursion Mitigation Program

Risk-based decision-making initiative follows “significant progress” in improving runway safety at U.S. airports over the past 15 years,
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Safety

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Jetstream 31 Operator

The company operated the twin turboprop on at least 300 flights when the aircraft was not in compliance with the FARs, the agency contends.
Avionics

CHC S-92 Conducts First LPV Approach in Norway

Helicopter is equipped with dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Espw SBAS-FMSs and uses four-axis coupled modes in the pseudo-ILS mode down to circling minimums.
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Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Debate Moves To Forefront

President Hochberg takes case for reauthorization to House and Senate this week.
Avionics

Knowledge is Power: Satcom Direct Training and Certification

Learn how Satcom Direct is empowering business aviation operators worldwide.
Aircraft

Safran/Honeywell EGTS System Delayed Two Years

Entry into service now expected in 2018
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Massachusetts Bizav Group Holds Second Aviation Day

The event included an aircraft static display, product demonstrations and a seminar on operational issues in the Boston area.
FBOs

String of Airport Courtesy-car Thefts Baffles Authorities

The suspect is moving from airport to airport leaving a trail of misplaced crew vehicles in his wake.
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Aircraft

Boeing Starts Assembly of First 737 Max

Mechanics load first wing panels and stringers into new assembly tool
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Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Participates in Local FAA Safety Exercise

A mock aircraft crash–complete with mass casualties–provided a basis for safety training at the MRO's home airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies To Open Dallas Office

The new facility is intended to support the company's growing U.S. customer base.
Aircraft

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Enters Flight-test Phase

Prototype is representative of a multimission, high-speed helicopter for the U.S. Army, manufacturer says.
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Aircraft

Approval Nears for 400XTi's Safe Flight Autothrottles

Production deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of this month.
Airports

FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia Adds Battery Maintenance Shop

MRO can check, charge and overhaul most aircraft batteries.
Aircraft

Dassault Rolls Out First Falcon 5X; Set To Fly This Summer

Entry into service was once pegged for mid-2017, but engine snag could cause delay of up to eight months.
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ATC

'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland

Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.
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Aircraft

Four Business Jets Make First Appearance at EBACE

The Cessna Citation Latitude, Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Legacy 450 and HondaJet appeared at this week's EBACE.
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NASA Non-stick Wing Coating Reduces Bug Residue by 40 Percent

Five of the most promising non-stick coatings out of some 200 developed by NASA Langley were tested byengineers on the Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757.
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BACA Survey Reveals Industry Profits, Merger Activity

BACA survey findes 44% of responding business aviation companies have either been advised about, participated or looked into M&As.
Accidents

Pilot Distraction Likely Led To Gear-up Landing

Pilot said that he did not realize his landing gear was retracted until it was too late and he was “committed to land.”
Engines

Turbomeca, Snecma CEOs Shift In Safran Shakeup

Safran appoints more than a dozen leaders to new posts, including those at the helm of Snecma, Turbomeca, Aircelle and Sagem.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Supports Rule To Ease RVSM Mx Program Approval

Implementation will save operators significant time and expense
Maintenance and Modifications

AGDisplays Receives FAA OK for In-flight Panel Repairs

The company can repair customer LCD panels rather than replace them.
Maintenance and Modifications

EFA Offers Complimentary King Air Detailing Package

The detail package is available free to customers who bring their aircraft to the company for a phase inspection.