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Regulations and Government

FEC Fines NATA for Campaign Finance Violations

NATA uncovered PAC-funding scheme involving 20 employees and reported violation to FEC.
Airlines

Swiss Authorities Clear Etihad Stake in Darwin Airline

After some delay, Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi is taking a one-third stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline.
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Aircraft

Pratt Comfortable With Market Share On A320neo

Engine company's PW1100G now powering two Airbus narrowbodies
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Accidents

Investigators Find Germanwings Flight Data Recorder

French prosecutor says A320 co-pilot was definitely conscious at the time of the crash.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

IAI Reports Brazilian Defense Initiatives

Israeli company is supplying UAS and radar technology via local partners
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Safety

Thai Carriers Subject to Checks after ICAO Safety Audit

Thai aviation authorities are working with ICAO to rectify concerns over flight operation certification procedures.
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Aircraft

Antonov Struggles To Complete Indian An-32 Upgrade

Ukraine's conflict with Russia has halted the supply of components built there.
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Alenia Aermacchi Eyes Sales Prospects in Chile

An MoU is signed for “collaboration” on the M-345 basic jet trainer and C-27J airlifter
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Regulations and Government

NTSB Proposes Changes To Rules Governing Hearings

The goal is to make Part 845 easier to understand.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: April 2015

A calendar of important compliance deadlines.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Urged To Submit Emissions-reduction Initiatives

Air Transport Action Group will showcase 100 "most enterprising, innovative, or interesting case studies” to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions.
Avionics

Jet Aviation Gets EASA Nod for Tcas 7.1 Upgrade

Aircraft equipped with TCAS II version 7.0 software and operating in EU airspace have until December 1 to upgrade to version 7.1.
Rotorcraft

Prince William Begins Day Job as Civil Helo Pilot

Former Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter pilot will start flying missions this summer for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
FBOs

Above and Beyond: FBO 2015

AIN's FBO Survey asked respondents to identify specific FBO employees or teams who routinely go above and beyond when it comes to customer service.
Airlines

Russia Launches Rescue Bid for Debt-Laden UTair

The Russian government has agreed to provide debt guarantees for UTair, but less than half the aid the struggling airline requested.
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Regulations and Government

EASA To Clarify Private Ops Regulations

Proposal addresses lack of regulatory operational framework for non-commercial operations performed by air operator certificate holders.
Airports

Study Shows Norwood Top Genav Airport in Massachusetts

According to the recent study, the annual contribution of Norwood totals more than $52 million.
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Increased Takeoff Weight A330-300

An additional seven metric tons of max takeoff weight will give the A330 up to 500 extra nautical miles of range, or increased payload.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Patriarch Sues SEC in Response to Fraud Charges

Lynn Tilton's Patriarch Partners is alleging that SEC has breached the U.S. Constitution.
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Accidents

Experts Expect Germanwings FDR Will Yield Useable Data

Locating the unit's memory module could present a bigger challenge
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Enstrom Spindle Inspection

Spindles with 5,000 hours or more time-in-service need to be inspected within the next five hours time-in-service.
FBOs

2015 FBO Survey: The Americas

With most indicators pointing up, the industry is moving from doubt to growing optimism.
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Safety

AIN Blog: FAA Needs to Focus On Maintenance Issues Raised by Mechanics

Mechanics at major airlines are getting flak for reporting maintenance issues.
Aircraft

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight
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Aircraft

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification
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Annual JetNet iQ Summit Lands in New York City in June

Line-up includes business aircraft OEM leaders, aircraft sales and finance experts, Wall Street aerospace analysts, aircraft operators and more.
Accidents

Lufthansa Insurers Prepare to Cover Germanwings Costs

Lufthansa's insurers have set aside $300 million to cover anticipated costs for the Germanwings costs as French prosecutors prepare a criminal case.
Rotorcraft

AIN Blog: Will Sikorsky be sold whole?

The rotorcraft manufacturer is likely a “parts and pieces” sale.
Regulations and Government

TSA Working To Address GA Issues

The agency is collaborating with industry to move forward on several key issues.
Training and Workforce

Motion Pro II Designed for Pilots and Drivers

With one device, CXC Simulations has created a simulation environment that replicates aircraft and cars.
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