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Regulations and Government

Graves, Inhofe Introduce Pilot's Bill of Rights 2

Bill would expand pilot protections during enforcement actions, seek improvements to Notam system and provide liability protection for volunteer pilots.
Rotorcraft

UAVs: Low-Altitude Dangers

Pilots are concerned about the increasing number of encounters with UAVs.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

HammerHead Takes Flight, Gains First Order

The Italian Air Force has placed an order for the UAV conversion of the Piaggio Avanti.
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Safety

Senate Commerce Clears Hart Nomination for NTSB Chairman

The White House reissued the nomination after the Senate failed to take action last year.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Adds Second Jet Ranger X to Test Fleet

Since fligth testing began in November, the helicopter program has quickly progressed, performing additional tests and numerous practice autorotations,
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Charter & Fractional

Strong Charter Program Sales Drive XOJet to Break-even

XOJet CEO Brad Stewart says that, having achieved profitability, the company is now putting its focus more squarely on customers.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Installing First HondaJet Simulator

Initial simulator arrives as HondaJet nears certification
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Regulations and Government

DHS Shutdown Looms

Senate action on bill expected today, but House and Senate lawmakers have been at impasse.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo BizAv Revenues, Profit Surge

Gogo Business Aviation service revenue outpaces equipment sales in fourth quarter for first time.
Rotorcraft

Appareo Pilot of the Year

Dahlen’s actions saved the lives of several firefighters during last year’s King Fire in California.
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Rotorcraft

Salute to Excellence: MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue and support mission.
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Rotorcraft

Helitech Opens Its Door to the Up-and-coming

The London event is set to take place at the ExCel exhibition center October 6-8.
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Training and Workforce

Thales Checks In with Reality H Sims

After making its Reality H simulators available in France, the devices will be available in Norway and Australia.
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Avionics

Elbit Displays Skylens HUD and Awaits Certification

Wearable display to merge enhanced vision and synthetic vision.
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Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation’s Roots in Helicopters

The Textron-owned company manufactures simulators and offers training for rotorcraft and airplanes.
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Airlines

Wizz Air Goes Public to Boost Low-Cost Growth Plan

The Hungary-based carrier has big plans to grow beyond its network across Central and Eastern Europe
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Engines

Surge in CFM Engine Sales Boost Safran’s Results

2014 saw even stronger sales of the CFM56 and new Leap engines.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Satcom Direct Introduces IT Certification for Aviation

The company's AeroIT is designed to give members of the flight department a better understanding of networking.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo Receives EASA G650 Approval

MRO to provide line maintenance for the long-range Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs Duncan Aviation’s PMA Quality System

The company can manufacture approved parts to support its own STCs as well as many OEM installations.

TBM 900 Manufacturer Rebrands as Daher, Dropping Socata

The company also recapped its successful year, following the launch of the new TBM 900 turboprop single last year.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Service To Allow Onboard Cellphone Calls

Satcom Direct has readied a GSM-in-the-cabin solution, which enables seamless cell phone usage.
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Rotorcraft

New Zealand Clears Robinson R44s for Return to Flight

Emergency grounding ended after investigators found that R44 crash last week was not caused by a cracked main rotor blade.
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Share Owners Finally See Aircraft Sales Proceeds

Distribution of the proceeds was blocked by a lawsuit brought by one Avantair shareowner that challenged the trustee's plan.
Airports

Santa Monica Airport Lease Rates Would Skyrocket Under Commission Plan

The city could earn an additional $8.9 million a year by raising lease rates.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Industry Short on Qualified Maintenance Technicians

Results of a recent report are no surprise to those working in the industry every day.
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AAR To Sell Telair Cargo Group to TransDigm

The company is divesting two divisions to focus on core competencies.
Aircraft

Southwest 737s Allowed To Fly Until Inspections Completed

The FAA, Southwest Airlines and Boeing agreed on a plan that allows Southwest 737s to continue flying until overdue inspections are completed.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Expands Duncan Aviation’s ODA Authority

The ability to accept ICAs will allow Duncan Aviation to better control schedules and manage project milestones
Rotorcraft

Kiwi Honored with CFI of the Year Award

With more than three decades of teaching experience. Simon Spencer-Bower has become one of New Zealand’s top helicopter pilot instructors.
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