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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.

Toward The Unknown: Soaring To New Heights with the Perlan II

The two-seat glider is pressurized to fly at the edge of space, which it will reach by riding stratospheric mountain waves.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland AW169 Gets Nod from EASA

AW169s are equipped with a variable speed main rotor, which improves efficiency and reduces the external noise.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Delves into Unmanned Aircraft Mx

Duncan Aviationoined the Robotic Skies network of service centers that provide certification, maintenance and repair for commercial UAS.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Delivers Completed VVIP Boeing 747-8i

The jumbo jet’s cabin includes custom furniture, monuments, exotic materials and artwork.
Charter & Fractional

Toucan Carves Niche in Nigerian Offshore Oil and Gas Market

Six ERJ145s on order from France for conversion.
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Aircraft

U.S. Clears New Upgrade Offer for South Korea KF-16s

Resubmitted package favors Lockheed Martin to upgrade 134 fighters, replacing earlier solution offered by BAE Systems.
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Aircraft

Above and Beyond: FBO 2015

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!
Charter & Fractional

Set Jet Launches Daily Coast-to-coast Bizliner Service

The membership-based program is offering members one way flights between LAX and TEB or HPN.
Regulations and Government

Fractional Operators Face Sunset of Tax Relief

Congress provided relief as fractional operators were mired in lawsuits with IRS.
Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Plans Layoffs, Citing Weak Demand

Vero Beach, Fla.-based aircraft manufacturer expects to lay off 15- to 20 percent of its more than 750 workers as sales dip in the first half of 2015.
Aircraft

Navalized Ka-52 Alligator Makes Public Debut in Russia

The more powerful Ka-52K was shown with Kh-35 and Kh-38 anti-ship missiles.
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Aircraft

In the Works: Windecker Eagle

The four-seat Windecker Eagle will be flying in the experimental exhibition category.
Aircraft

Contract Rejection by Delta Pilots Nixes Big Order

Deal off for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs, 20 Embraer 190s, confirms Delta CEO
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FBOs

Redmond City Council OKs Two FBOs at Roberts Field

Butler Aircraft Services received unanimous agreement by the council to continue providing FBO services under a five-year contract.