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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swiss Postal Service, Air Cargo Carrier Begin Drone Testing

Swiss Post and air cargo carrier Swiss WorldCargo will evaluate using the Matternet One quadcopter for delivering parcels.
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Large Russian Aircraft Carrier Design Unveiled

Nuclear-powered design could form basis for further cooperation with India and China
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Safety

ERAU's Flight Training Dept. Earns IS-BAO Stage 1 Badge

University’s Daytona Beach campus flight training department become first flight training organization in U.S. to earn distinction.

WingX: European Bizav Flying Sees Gain in June

Business aviation departures last month in Europe climbed 1.87 percent year-over-year, to 80,954, according to data from WingX Advance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Thales, IAI Flight Test NATO-Standard Data Link on Heron

The companies said they conducted risk reduction flight tests in Israel of a Heron UAV equipped with a Thales-Elisra data link system.
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Airlines

United Resumes Flights After Computer Glitch Grounding

Some 3,500 flights were affected after network problems stopped operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Industry to Congress: Leave Alternative Parts Alone

The curent regulatory framework for life-limited aircraft parts has a proven safety records, say industry groups.
FBOs

Bay-area FBO To Expand

APP is expanding at Hayward Executive.
FBOs

FBO and Hangar Project Proposed at Belfast

The company is looking to increase space to handle based and transient aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Automotive-Inspired Interior Design for Bombardier Global 6000

Automotive-Inspired Interior Design for Bombardier Global 6000
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI To Offer Hourly Cost Mx Seminars in South America

The company wants to educate operators about the benefits of the programs it offers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Services Signs Eclipse Mx Training Deal

The company provides training for business aviation customers.
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator

Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.
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FBOs

FBO Operator Rebrands Two Locations

The San Luis Jet Center and the Paso Robles Jet Center have been rebranded as ACI Jet.
FBOs

Swiss FBO Completes Upgrade

The company expanded its facility by 1,000 sq ft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Auto Window Tint a No-no for Aircraft Windows

Automotive window tint can introduce complications to aircraft windows.
Maintenance and Modifications

Globalparts.aero Launches New Website

The new site allows customers to order parts online.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Natural Gas Utility Starts Drone-Based Surveillance in France

GRTgaz selected aerial data collection firm Air Marine to operate monthly drone flights over gas pipeline in southwestern France.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Breaks Ground on Frankfurt Facility

The wheel and break workshop is scheduled to enter service in 2017.
Charter & Fractional

Union Asks for Single Carrier at Flight Options/Flexjet

IBT 1108 petitioned NMB on July 4 to determine whether Flight Options and sister company Flexjet “constitute ‘a single transportation system.’”
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Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 Get Colombian Nod

The super-midsize Challenger 300 entered service in 2004, while the updated 350 was certified by the FAA, Transport Canada and EASA last year.
FBOs

Tampa FBO Announces Expansion Plans

Tampa International Jet Center (TIJC) received approval of a ground lease extension to build a new 32,000-sq-ft hangar.
Regulations and Government

Isle of Man Nears 800th Aircraft in Registry

There are 460 aircraft active on the fleet.
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Avionics

CMD's ADS-B Out Solution Expanded to More Bizjet Models

The expanded STC is an approved model list (AML) certification that now covers more than a hundreds business airplane models.
Avionics

ATR, Elbit Pioneer Visor Display for Commercial Pilots

First system in commercial aviation to replace traditional HUD with a head-mounted visor
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Rotorcraft

Era Group Opens New Houma Facility

New base features a climate-controlled hangar that can house more than 30 aircraft and a terminal that can process more than 15,000 passengers per month.
Rotorcraft

CHC Reports Loss as Oil Prices Weigh on Offshore Ops

However, CHC CEO Karl Fessenden noted that the company’s long-term prospects remain positive.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mulls Amphibious Mi-14 Rebirth

Airframer sees market in search-and-rescue operations and military applications.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Eyes Trade Growth, Religious Tourism

Fleet to increase to around 27 aircraft next year
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion and Refurbishment Report 2015

Customers demand ever more in their business aircraft; here is what OEMs and completions specialists are doing to meet their needs.
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