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Avionics

Many New Pilot-friendly Features in ForeFlight 7.2

The latest version of the ForeFlight Mobile app offers many new connectivity features.
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Avionics

FreeFlight Systems Opens ADS-B Hotline

Owners can get answers to questions about NextGen and ADS-B.
Avionics

Garmin Connext Adds New iPad App Functionality

The system can display data from Garmin avionics on iPads running the ForeFlight Mobile and Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck apps.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Turn to FAA Bill for Management Tax Help

Industry are hoping the upcoming reauthorization bill may provide relief as hopes dim for near-term solution from the IRS.
Regulations and Government

Industry Advocates Hopeful on Fractional Taxes

A Joint Committee on Taxation report released July 13 provides encouragement that congress expects the current fractional tax treatment to continue.
Aircraft

Boeing Reports Second Charge Related to KC-46 Program

The manufacturer will absorb an after-tax charge of $536 million due to 'higher estimated engineering and manufacturing costs' of tanker.
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Dynon Shows Off ADS-B Products for GA

Combining several products lets customers meet the ADS-B mandate for less than $3,000, says the company.
Aircraft

That’s All Brother’ Destined for Posterity

CAF rescued historic C-47.
Avionics

AEA Jump Starts ADS-B Compliance at AirVenture

Association giving away $1,000 grants to equip for NextGen.
Fuel

Swift To Bring 94-Octane Unleaded Fuel to Market

The company is introducing its Unleaded 94 MON avgas during AirVenture and is planning sessions on the fuel throughout the week.
Aircraft

Japan’s New Maritime Patroller Makes International Debut

The Kawasaki P-1 was flown to the UK’s premier airshow, but is an unlikely contender for that country’s maritime aircraft requirement.
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Safety

Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise

More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.
Avionics

Logbook Features Added to Garmin Pilot App

Version 7.4 of the popular app should be available during EAA AirVenture.

More Acts, F-35 and B-52 Firsts In Store for Oshkosh

Advanced ticket sales are up, 75 acts are confirmed and the F-35 Lightning II is set to make its civilian airshow debut at Oshkosh.
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Avionics

Garmin Virb XE Goes Wireless

The new aviation specific version of Garmin’s Virb XE action camera is available.
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Avionics

Team X Releases New Garmin GPS For Experimental, LSA

The GPS 20A ADS-B OUT-compliant Waas GPS can be used in the experimental and LSA markets to meet the 2020 ADS-B Out mandate.
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Avionics

Thales Pitches Head-worn HUD

Equipment manufacturer targets small cockpits.
Accidents

Dramatic Footage Shows Helicopter Crash at Irish Pub

The landing area the pilot selected was near several light poles.
Rotorcraft

Helicopters H130 Finds New Application in Aerial Work

More expensive than the EC130B4, the H130 targets operators that mix aerial work and passenger transportation.
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Regulations and Government

House Panel Highlights Measures in Upcoming FAA Bill

The bill will contain dozens of provisions covering certification, regulatory consistency, unmanned aircraft systems and FAA training among other issues.
Accidents

EASA Calls for Mandatory Mental Screening of Pilots

Task force report to EC contains six main recommendations
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ATC

European Space Agency, Inmarsat Complete Satcom Design

The 'Iris Precursor' program aims to support initial 4D flight-path control by satellite by 2018.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Continue To Decline

Safety group plans to keep the focus on further reducing accident numbers.

Saudi Arabia’s Arabasco Seeks Growth From MRO Expansion

The Jeddah-based group operates multiple FBOs and is now trying again to boost its aircraft management business.
Aircraft

JAGM Hits Targets as Lockheed Martin Awaits Army Contract

The manufacturer expects an Army contract decision later this year leading to low-rate initial production of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile.
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Accidents

NTSB: Marginal VFR at Time of Turbine Otter Fatal Crash

Airplane hit a near-vertical rock face in a nose-high, wings-level attitude at an elevation of 1,600 feet msl and came to rest upright on steep terrain.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Coast Guard Officer To Lead HAI Ops Efforts

Christopher Martino joins HAI following a 30-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led Aviation Forces.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Aims Higher with ‘Red Label’

Fractional company adds luxury service.
Aircraft

Bombardier Returns To UTC for CFO Successor

John Di Bert becomes the third UTC executive to take a senior position at Bombardier this year.
Charter & Fractional

Fractionals See Shift in Travel, Fleet

Fractionals move to larger and longer-range aircraft while membership companies remain happy with small aircraft.