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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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FBOs

France's ACA Group Acquires Le Bourget FBO

ACA's Sky Valet FBO will be one of eight FBOs at Europe's business aviation airport.

NATA To Honor Pistole, Koranda with Industry Awards

Former TSA head John Pistole to get 2015 William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award, while long-time NATA employee Amy Koranda to get Distinguised Service Award.
Aircraft

First Poland-based Learjet 75 Handed Over

Twinjet sports Garmin G5000 integrated avionics, redesigned winglets and more efficient Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines.
Safety

IBAC Acquires Business Aviation Safety Data Firm

Will continue work of Robert E. Breiling Associations to to provide information on continuous safety improvement of global busines aviation industry.
Rotorcraft

SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Patriarch Partners

The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Patriarch Partners misled investors about the value of loan assets within fund portfolios.
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AIN Blog: 12 Great Concerts You Can Enjoy In Flight

Got a first-rate entertainment system on your jet? Consider putting it through its paces with one of these popular-music concert films.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Key Air Reinstates Maintenance Department Capabilities

The company will maintain its management and charter aircraft as well as other aircraft based at Waterbury-Oxford.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerospace Turbine Rotables Expanding in Wichita

The company is moving into a new 72,000-sq-ft facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Names Duncan an Authorized Warranty Facility

The approval covers warranty support on the G100/150/200 at the company's three MRO locations.
Avionics

Thomas Global Systems Offers LCD Cockpit Retrofit

The TFD-8601 is a plug-in replacement for the Rockwell Collins EFD-86 CRT.
Aircraft

Russia May Slow T-50 Production for Economic Reasons

Six prototypes are flying, with four more to come.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Awarded Fokker Services Multi-year Contract

Fokker Services Redelivery Services is replacing several of its legacy systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

UAE Issues Design Approval for 328 Design

The Sierra Nevada subsidiary is approved to provide modifications for UAE-registered aircraft.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.

NBAA Small Aircraft Exemption Extended Another Year

Allows operators of aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less to take advantage of flexibility usually offered to operators of larger, turbine aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection

Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.
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Airlines

Delta Fights Off Challengers for Haneda Rights

Hawaiian calls DOT decision an example of "institutional bias" in favor of U.S. business travelers
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Aircraft

Cheap Oil Barely Affecting Airliner Deliveries, Retirements

Statistics show little movement in average retirement age as new airplane shipments continue at record pace
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Collins Intros Spanish-language Version of Vector SMS

New version allows flight departments in Latin America to implement a safety management system solution in their native language.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AeroVironment, Northrop Grumman Develop Naval Drones

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected the two contractors for the second phase of its TERN program.
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Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Broker Victor Expands to U.S.

Company also launched iOS app that offers real-time charter pricing, aircraft/crew specifics, side-by-side jet comparisons and instant booking.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Response to Germanwings Tragedy Does Not Inspire Confidence

Stunned by the Germanwings crash, the air transport industry's response has not been coherent or convincing.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy

The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Regulations and Government

EASA Changes Position on Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

Agency recommends two crewmembers on flight deck at all times
Regulations and Government

EASA Releases A-NPA on Light Aircraft Standards

EASA moving forward as timing in the U.S. remains uncertain.
Airports

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol

Services in and out slowly returning to normal
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