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ATC

FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace

Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
Safety

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
Aircraft

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
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Malaysian Radar Spotlighted in New MH370 Report

Full details of failings by country’s air defense radar system again withheld from public view
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Inmarsat Launches New Satcom Datalink Service for ISR

Company claims unique advantages for L-band transmission
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Aircraft

HondaJet Receives Provisional FAA Certification

Provisional certification from the FAA paves the way for full type certification "in the next few months."
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Industry Confronts Ambiguity Over Cockpit Access

The Germanwings A320 crash has revealed inconsistency and uncertainty over cockpit access rules.
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Rotorcraft

More Layoffs at Bell Helicopter

Company laying off 315 more employees and suspending all new external hiring, citing declining production of the V-22 and a softer commercial market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan

Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.
FBOs

Eagle Creek To Acquire Montgomery Aviation FBO/MROs

Eagle Creek Aviation Services reached an agreement this week to acquire Montgomery Aviation’s three FBO/MROs in Indiana.
FBOs

UVair FBO Network Adds to Roster

Glacier Jet Center, the lone FBO at Montana’s Glacier Park International Airport, is the latest location to join the UVair FBO Network.
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Accidents

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation
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Astronomer Employs Trio of Falcons To View Solar Eclipse

Xavier Jubier coordinated a flight of three Dassult Falcon 7Xs above the Atlantic Ocean, near the Faroe Islands, on the same trajectory as the eclipse.
Regulations and Government

A4A Seeks Self-Funded ATO With Stakeholder Board

A4A asks Congress to consider air traffic reforms that would remove governmental constraints and improve ability to manage assets.
Safety

Global Aerospace Subsidizing Upset Recovery Training

Aviation insurer subsidizing 25 percent of the cost per pilot to customers who complete Calspan’s advanced maneuvering and upset recovery training in 2015.

Indian Mirage 2000 Upgrade Paves Way For Rafale Signing, Say French

The first two have been completed in France. Meanwhile however, the operational fleet is affected by a lack of spares.
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Accidents

Prosecutor Says Germanwings Copilot Purposely Crashed A320

CVR recordings indicate copilot refused captain's re-entry into cockpit
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Delivers First Six MD 530F Armed Scouts to Afghanistan

The first six of 12 new MD 530F armed scout helicopters destined for the Afghan Air Force arrived in Kabul earlier this month.
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Aircraft

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service
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ATC

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
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Accidents

New MH370 Report Reveals Radar, Procedural Failings

Exposes shortcomings at military air defense and civilian ATC control centers, and MAS ops center
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Aircraft

Airbus to Sell 17.5-Percent Stake in Dassault Aviation

In a process to be concluded by April 24, Airbus will reduce its holding in Dassault Aviation to 24.5 percent.
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ATC

U.S. Lawmakers Divided on Need For Sweeping ATC Reform

Republicans on the House Transportation Committee are pushing for 'transformational' reform, while Democrats are not sold on sweeping change.
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Accidents

A320 Crash Investigators Retrieve CVR Audio File

Search continues for FDR in rugged terrain in French Alps
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Regulations and Government

Santa Monica To Prep Leases for Possible Closure of SMO

City Council agrees to three-year and month-to-month leases, while vowing to pursue options to control fate of Santa Monica Airport.
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Regulations and Government

FAA 'Interim Policy' Speeds UAS Flight Authorizations

Grants operators a certificate of authorization for UAS flights at or below 200 feet anywhere in the country except in restricted airspace or major cities.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Preserve Access

NBAA, NATA warn that they would not support FAA changes that threaten access, costs of system.
FBOs

With First Certifications, IS-BAH Gains Momentum

The voluntary best practices standard for global business aviation handlers has seen its first two successes.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group Secures Part 145 Approvals

CASA and EASA sign off on the company's Australia operation.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Jets Signs Grafair Mx Deal

MRO will support Grafair’s Hawker 800XP.