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Charter & Fractional

Waypoint Leasing Places Two Helicopters with Titan

The transaction is the first between Waypoint, which was founded in 2013, and Titan, which has growing operations in Africa and South America.
Avionics

Avidyne Updates iPad IFD Trainer to 10.1 Software

The app is available with either an international or U.S. database.
Avionics

FreeFlight Adds ForeFlight Compatibility to Rangr ADS-B

ADS-B in weather and traffic information is now available.
Avionics

FAA Outlines Concerns With Airborne Network Security

AC highlights a specific concern with aircraft using Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity instead of other means.
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms Neffenger as Next TSA Administrator

GA groups praise Senate for swift confirmation of Neffenger.
Avionics

Connected Aircraft Tapping Into Real-time Weather Info

More operators are making Internet access available to pilots so they can access WSI’s extensive weather information while airborne.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Opens PWK Facility

Among other things, the company will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs.
ATC

IG To Audit FAA Controller Hiring Procedures

The audit is intended to address concerns about the effectiveness of a new hiring process implemented last year.
Regulations and Government

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site
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Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Secures Gama Aviation for Booking Platform

Gama Aviation joins platform as Stratajet prepares for full commercial launch.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Expands Product Offerings to Asia-Pacific Region

The company has positioned a number of products for OEM legacy products in Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park.

George Neal Enters Guinness Record Book as Oldest Pilot

Neal remains a pilot at 96 years old, amassing thousands of hours as a former test pilot for de Havilland Canada.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site

The flights were the first involving a large fixed-wing aircraft at one of the FAA's six national UAS test sites, Aurora says.
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Regulations and Government

What a Part 23 Rewrite Might Mean to Users

“Twice the safety at half the cost” is the FAA’s goal.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chile Facility OK'd for Pilatus Service

Aerocardal named authorized service center for the Pilatus PC-12.
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Safety

TSB Disappointed by Aviation Recommendation Responses

Of 29 aviation recommendations, TSB found that only three had reached the response status of "Fully Satisfactory."
Cabin Interior and Electronics

28 East Delivers ACJ319 VIP Completion

The company was involved in the project from pre-purchase inspection through completion.
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Nearly 2,000 Anticipated At NBAA's TEB Forum

The event will feature 174 exhibitors,, 34 aircraft and industry experts discussing both national and local issues.
Airlines

Lufthansa Faces Summer of Strikes by Cabin Crew

Union gives airline until June 30 to agree to accept terms of previous agreement
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Charting Group Outlines Airspace Changes

Performance-based operations PARC wants PBN procedures to retain RNAV in title.
Safety

ICAO Publishes New e-Cigarette Restrictions

After several fires, the devices are no longer allowed in checked baggage.
ATC

Canso Optimistic about African Air Safety

A single African sky approach is key to improvements.
Accidents

Former Carson Helicopters V-P Sentenced to Prison

Steven Metheny falsified information to make the aircraft appear to meet minimum payload specs.
ATC

Aireon and Airways New Zealand Sign Airspace Agreement

The two are studying the possibility of deploying ADS-B for New Zealand and Auckland FIRs.

FAA Proposes Penalty against Centurion Air Cargo

Company operated an MD-11 not in compliance with FARs, says agency.
Safety

FAA Wants More Access to Airman Health Records

The FAA is launching an industry effort to evaluate pilot fitness to fly, plus another program for updating aeromedical technology
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Operators Eye International Expansion

NetJets looking to Latin America and evaluating fleet needs, Flight Options begins adding Gulfstreams and Wheels Up considers ride-sharing.
Avionics

Apple iOS 8.3 Causes GPS Incompatibility Issues

The problem with external GPS compatibility should be fixed with the next release of Apple’s iOS mobile operating system.
Regulations and Government

FAA, EU Extend ATM Pact

FAA, EU agree to cooperate further on deployment and implementation of NextGen and Sesar activities.
Engines

CFM Dominates Engine Order News at Paris Show

CFM racked up $14 billion in sales during the Paris show week, with Rolls-Royce and IAE also doing new business.
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