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Accidents

Pilot Distraction Likely Led To Gear-up Landing

Pilot said that he did not realize his landing gear was retracted until it was too late and he was “committed to land.”
Engines

Turbomeca, Snecma CEOs Shift In Safran Shakeup

Safran appoints more than a dozen leaders to new posts, including those at the helm of Snecma, Turbomeca, Aircelle and Sagem.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Supports Rule To Ease RVSM Mx Program Approval

Implementation will save operators significant time and expense
Maintenance and Modifications

AGDisplays Receives FAA OK for In-flight Panel Repairs

The company can repair customer LCD panels rather than replace them.
Maintenance and Modifications

EFA Offers Complimentary King Air Detailing Package

The detail package is available free to customers who bring their aircraft to the company for a phase inspection.
Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo Navigates Through Headwinds in Americas

Strong U.S. dollar contributing to instability
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People in Aviation: June 2015

Industry announcements and appointments
Avionics

How Dassault Puts the VIP Touch Inside the Falcon Jet Cabins

How Dassault Puts the VIP Touch Inside the Falcon Jet Cabins
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Avionics

iCloth Display Wipes Now Available to Bizav Operators

Individually wrapped and pre-moistened wipes safely clean fingerprints and other grime from flight-deck displays and electronic flight bags.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Swiss Aircraft Design House Unveils Long-endurance Seat

Since unveiling the ergonomic, lie-flat aircraft seat two weeks ago at EBACE, the company has secured six letters of intent.
Training and Workforce

APS Offers Upset Recovery Training Scholarship

Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an aviation degree program at a University Aviation Association-member college.
Airports

ATC Forgoes Slot Requirements for U.S. Open in Seattle

Should congestion build, arriving aircraft can expect ground delays or ground stops, in-trail restrictions and collaborative trajectory programs.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods

The FAA alleges Air Methods operated the aircraft on four flights last October when a required torque check inspection was overdue.
Airports

Time-based Separation Pays Off at London Heathrow

System is working better than expected and is on track to eliminate 80,000 minutes of delays at the airport in just three months.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Brings Back Two Execs as Hansell Steps Down

Adam Johnson and Bill Noe, who departed in recent months, return to take the reins of NetJets from Hansell.
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Accidents

Poor Scan, Spatial Disorientation Cited in Helo Crash

Pilot lost control of his helicopter during a turn as he attempted to exit poor weather conditions en route to Davis Base, Antarctica.
Engines

New Bizav Engines: 2015

Manufacturers are improving the engines of today and planning for the engines of tomorrow.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: June 2015

Regulatory deadlines approaching in the coming months.
Accidents

Accidents: June 2015

Prelimary and final accident reports.
Safety

Torqued: Pilots and Mechanics Must Communicate after Critical Maintenance

From what I have seen, communication between those who maintain aircraft and those who fly aircraft is not as good as it could and should be.

2015 Paris Air Show Preview

This year’s show at Le Bourget builds on the success of the 2013 show.
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Aircraft

Harris Completes $4.6 Billion Acquisition of Exelis

Spun off from ITT Corp. as an independent company in 2011, Exelis is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corp.
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Aircraft

Airbus Ships First Parts for U.S.-built A320s from Hamburg

Wings, tail, cockpit among components bound for Mobile, Alabama
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Airbus Helicopters Prepares To Deliver H145Ms

The German army and Thai navy are the first customers for the military version of the EC145 T2 (now H145) twin
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Embraer Delivers First Upgraded A-4 Skyhawk to Brazilian Navy

New lease of life for venerable combat jet that fits on country’s sole aircraft carrier
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Thales Wins UK Crowsnest Surveillance Contract

Royal Navy Merlin Rotorcraft fleet to be re-equipped.
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Aircraft

Airbus May Build 60 A320neos A Month By 2020

Pratt & Whitney-powered test aircraft awaits resolution of technical glitch
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Aircraft

Delta Air Lines Takes First Heavyweight A330-300

Eleven airlines have ordered the higher-takeoff-weight variant
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Airports

BOS, BED, ORH Win Clean Sweep in Snow Control

All three winners for the Northeast AAAE Balchen/Post Awards for outstanding achievement in airport snow/ice control went to MassPort airports.
Accidents

An Anniversary For a (largely) Forgotten Event

It's 45 years since ALM Flight 980 ditched in the Caribbean.
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