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Antonov Flies New Airlifter; Seeks Civil and Military Orders

Manufacturer of the An-178 eyeing Middle East and Asian potential as an An-12 replacement.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Camp Systems Acquires Corridor Maintenance Software

The future of maintenance is trend monitoring the many sensors installed on aircraft, according to Camp Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Enters Maintenance Tracking Arena

The new maintenance tracking provider says it offers an alternative to existing services
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Avionics

AIN Meetings Bring the Business Aviation Industry Together - AIN Publications

AIN Meetings Bring the Business Aviation Industry Together - AIN Publications
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Aircraft

Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 8X First Flight

Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 8X First Flight
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Rotorcraft

Utility Version of Airbus EC145 Gets EASA Nod

Lower-cost light twin offers 322 pounds more payload.
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Aircraft

Japanese Order Is the First for Dassault’s Falcon 2000 MSA

L-3 and Thales were partners in successful bid to the Japan Coast Guard.
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Aircraft

Swiss To Become First CSeries Operator

Bombardier CEO Bellamare calls development 'a big deal'
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Safety

European Commission Creates Task Force on Cockpit Safety

The task force will use data from regulators and industry experts.
Aircraft

Bombardier To Curb Global 5000/6000 Production

The move, which won’t affect 2015 delivery rates, is necessary because of the sagging market for bizjets in Russia, China and other emerging countries.
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Aircraft

Challenger 650 To Make Debut at EBACE 2015

3,200-nm large-cabin twinjet will feature the Bombardier Vision flight deck and GE CF34-3BMTO engines.
Aircraft

NARA Adds 'Find an Aircraft' Listing to Website

NARA chairman calls new feature a big step for the future of the organization.
Fuel

GE Fuel Additive Cuts Flying Costs

Company estimates that the Army saved $69 million over 10 years by using the product at Fort Rucker.
Engines

737 Max's Leap-1B Engine Begins Flight Tests

CFM International's Leap-1B turbofan for the Boeing 737 Max is on track to complete certification next year and enter service in 2017.
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JetNet To Launch Aircraft Value Tool, Yacht Data Service

New tool presents graphical representations of value-related aircraft markets, making it easy to evaluate and compare critical trends.
Regulations and Government

NATA Chief Cautions Against ATC Privatization Wave

Hendricks warns washing is getting swept up in "bad case of group think" in debate over future of air traffic control.

India Outlines New Carrier Ambitions

F-18s, F-35s, E-2s, even naval Rafales, could equip the second indigenous carrier.
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Accidents

Cheyenne Pilot Reported Smoke in Cockpit before Crash

The pilot and three passengers were killed when the airplane crashed into terrain.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA, Industry Partners Announce 'Pathfinder' Drone Research

The FAA, cable network CNN, BNSF Railway and PrecisionHawk will investigate beyond line-of-sight and other drone operations.
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FBOs

Yu Lounge's New Private Aviation Hangar Opens in Africa

New $3 million hangar can accommodate four Dassault Falcon 900s or a pair of Bombardier Global 5000s at the same time.
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European Bizav Flying Stumbles in April, Down 2.7% YTD

Business aircraft flying in Europe still has yet to find its footing, with April activity down 0.8 percent year-over-year at 62,968 departures, said WingX.
Accidents

Report: Germanwings Copilot Rehearsed Crash Settings

Briefly set altitude on FCU to 100 feet during flight from Dusseldorf to Barcelona
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Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft Selects Knoxville for 'Vision' Customer Center

The new Vision Center will open at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport in the second quarter of 2016.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Coming U.S. Policy Change Will Free Small Drone Exports

The Commerce Department is expected to amend its regulations covering the export to foreign countries of small commercial unmanned aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Labor Disputes Heat Up at Fractional Operations

NetJets kicks off mediation, while both NetJets and Flexjet have faced union lawsuits.
Safety

Thailand Breaks Air Safety Agreement with Japan

Fails to submit plan to address ICAO-raised safety concerns
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FBOs

Derby, Boxing Match Fuel Atlantic's Best Day Ever

Between Las Vegas and Louisville FBOs, company handled more than 870 aircraft and pumped nearly a half-million gallons of fuel on Saturday, May 2, 2015.
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Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Awards 44 Scholarships for Technical Training

Scholarship awards were announced at opening of the association's Maintenance Management Conference
Aircraft

Angola To Receive Upgraded Sukhoi Combat Aircraft

Ex-Indian Su-30K jets given new lease on life by Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant.
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ATC

FAA Eyes FY17 for Future Flight Service Program Contract Award

Lockheed Martin’s contract for AFSS could run through 2019.