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Piper Boosted By Order for 26 Trainers

Piper CEO Simon Caldecott said order possibility had been considered when deciding on layoffs.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Eyes Large Turboprop Single

While not ready to reveal development details, Textron Aviation is exploring a concept for a 1,500-nm-range large turboprop single.
Aircraft

Young Eagles Take First Icon A5

EAA chairman Jack Pelton says the aircraft will play a role in sparking new interest in the industry.
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Aircraft

China's Joy Air Orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibians

The floatplanes will be used for commuter and tourism flights in China.
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ATC

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.
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Avionics

Safe Flight Angle-of-Attack Indicator Certified

AoA information now available for FAR Part 23 aircraft.
Aircraft

Textron Gets FAA Nod for King Air 250 with Fusion

Certification of similarly upgraded versions of the King Air 350 and C90Tx are expecting to receive certification in 4Q15 and 1H16, respectively.
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Engines

Piper Meridian and M500 To Get Hartzell Five-Blade Props

The composite five-blade propellers will be lighter and stronger.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Launches eFlight GT Flight Tracking

Bristow and its clients will be able to see the position of Bristow aircraft at any time on an interactive map using satellite tracking signals.
Aircraft

Dassault Delivers First Rafale Combat Jets to Egypt

The first pilots and mechanics, plus the initial logistics chain, was set up in only six months.
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Engines

Blackhawk Close To Approval with Caravan Engine Upgrade

Blackhawk Modifications' XP140 engine upgrade for the Cessna 208A and 208B Caravans will deliver up to 44 percent more horsepower.
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Airlines

Boeing Forecast for Pilot, Technician Demand Up 4 Percent

The Asia-Pacific region is set to command the lion’s share of supply for pilots and maintenance technicians.
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Rotorcraft

Lockheed Martin Buying Sikorsky for $9B in Cash

United Technologies had been publicly shopping Sikorsky since at least February, and the Lockheed-Sikorsky deal had been telegraphed for weeks.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Begins Work on First SF50 Customer Block

The first three units will be used to “prove out” the manufacturing system as Cirrus scales up production.
Aircraft

Cirrus Bringing New ‘Life' to Customer Focus

Cirrus reorganization puts focus its approach to long-term customer relations.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Breaks Ground on Upgraded Boston-area FBO

Facility will comprise a two-story 13,000-sq-ft terminal, a 40,000-sq-ft hangar, 16,000 sq ft of shop/office space and 92,000-sq-ft ramp.
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Engines

Gemini Diesel Is Option for Legend Cub

The engine should deliver performance similar to the avgas Continental O-200-powered Legend Cub, but with 20 percent lower fuel burn and lower emissions.
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Training and Workforce

Redbird Sidekick Measures, Records Aircraft Performance

Live telemetry from the data-collection device will be broadcast during an aerobatic performance.
Aircraft

Epic Nearing Conforming Flight Trials

The first conforming E1000 conforming prototype is expected to fly in upcoming weeks with certification planned next year.
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Accidents

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report in Charleston Midair

A Cessna 150 and an F16 collided over Charleston.
Avionics

GTN Software Update Adds Requested Features

Garmin's upgrade to the touchscreen navigators adds features customers have been asking for.
Avionics

Garmin Bluetooth Audio Panel Targets Fixed-wings and Helicopters

The GMA 350c, 35c and 350Hc will be available in the third quarter.
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Avionics

Avidyne Invites Developers To Create New Mobile Apps

Two kits will facilitate access to wireless data streams from the avionics.
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Safety

What To Expect During Opposite Direction Approaches

The new guidelines are the result of a national review of the procedures.
Accidents

NTSB Reports on C99 Control Incident at SLC

The aircraft landed hard after an aborted takeoff.
Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Intros Lithium-ion Battery for Experimental Aircraft

Special pricing is available for the TEX16 main-ship battery during EAA AirVenture.
Training and Workforce

Global Air Renews Scholarship Program

Four scholarships are available. Applications are due August 10.
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Accidents

TSB Cites Non-Standard Phraseology in Ottawa Incursion

Pilot began taxiing after mishearing instructions.
Safety

Jepp Updates Methodology for Airport Operating Minimums

The changes reflects the ongoing international efforts to harmonize AOM around the world.