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Avionics

New Nexsys Products Join Aerospace Optics

New products announced by Aerospace Optics include the Nexsys Logic Module and Nexsys Signal Converters.
Aircraft

MRJ’s First Flight Delayed Until ‘September or October’

Setback not expected to affect delivery schedule
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Chosen for LAX Rescue Helicopter Mx Inspections

LA County selected the company to provide a G check for one of its Super Pumas.
Aircraft

AIN Blog: LIving in the Age of Airplanes

Film sets out to "reignite people’s wonder for one of the most extraordinary aspects of the modern world.”
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Avionics

Levil ADS-B/AHRS Units Now Dual Band

The iLevil2 devices are now able to provide data to the ForeFlight Mobile iPad app and Aero Watch Android smart watch app.
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Regulations and Government

OSHA Extends Comment Period on Chemical Exposure

Extension comes in response to industry requests.
Avionics

FreeFlight View App Adds New V 2.0 Features

The View app adds graphical weather and traffic overlays, including a looping weather mode.
Avionics

L-3 Aviation Lynx NGT-9000 Receives FAA TSO

The Lynx NGT-9000 includes a touchscreen display and dual-band ADS-B transceiver, as well as mode-S transponder.
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Aircraft

Operation Inherent Resolve Makes Uncertain Progress

Islamic State forces lose some ground in Iraq but still control large areas. Syrian situation unclear.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amazon Wins Exemption From FAA to Test Fly Small Drone

Amazon petitioned the FAA last July to conduct R&D of its planned drone delivery service under Section 333 of the FAA reauthorization act.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

California Company Set To Flip a CJ2

Threshold Aviation has “flipped” more than 50 aircraft over the past 15 years
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scott Group Draws Inspiration from High-end Interior Carpets

The 15 new hand-tufted designs feature classic tweeds, pinstripes, plaids and subtle patterns.
Aircraft

Dassault Notices Signs Of Maturing Market

Chinese customers are making more sensible choices, says the French airframer
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Many Challenges Lie Ahead, Says AsBAA’s Wu

Lack of adequate infrastructure, airspace issues and austerity are among the challenges facing business aviation according to the AsBAA chairman Kevin Wu.
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Regulations and Government

Cayman Islands Touting Smoother Registration Process

The civil aviation authority of the Cayman Islands is promoting the absence of red tape, combined with asset security
Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Highlights Charter And Management Services

Netjets was the first international company to win approval for charter operations within China,
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Aircraft

Quest Plans Kodiak Ramp-up In Asian Sales Push

Having been acquired by a Japanese company, Quest Aircraft has a new reason to be interested in Asia.
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Airports

WingsOverAsia May Come to China Soon

Company reports on-airport and online aviation businesses are both growing China
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ATC

Bell Helicopter And Hughes Aerospace Developing PBN For China

More direct approaches and lower minima would be possible if helicopters in China could use PBN.
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Aircraft

Russian Lessor IFC Eyeing Alternatives to Bombardier

Financing barriers cloud prospects of CSeries, Q400 deals
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Pilatus Tops $1B in Revenues for Second Year in a Row

2014 revenues up 16 percent year-over-year, while earnings climbed 30 percent.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Announces Proposed Arms Sales to Pakistan, Egypt

Pakistan has requested 15 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, while Egypt is seeking additional Hellfire missiles.
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Accidents

Hawker 800 Catches Fire at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport

All six people on board escaped without injuries.

Bombardier Replaces Commercial Head Amid CSeries Unrest

Replaces Mike Arcamone with ILFC executive while CFO Retires
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ABACE 2015 To Be a Barometer of Bizav Market in Asia

Early signs are that Chinese business aviation is now being subdued by the governments austerity approach but the wider region is still upbeat.
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Aircraft

Honda To Debut HondaJet in Japan, Europe

The aircraft, which won provisional certification in March, is set to launch on a 26,000-nm tour involving 13 countries.
Avionics

Retrofits Pushed Avionics Sales Growth in 2014, Says AEA

Total worldwide avionics sales were worth more than $2.5 billion in 2014.
Aircraft

Bangladesh Takes Delivery of Yak-130 Jets

The weaponized trainer has also been exported to Algeria and Belarus
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Avionics

Accord Introduces New NexNav Micro-i GPS

Accord Introduces New NexNav Micro-i GPS
Avionics

SmartSky Partners with Kontron for Cabin Wi-Fi Access Point

The Melbourne, Fla. startup aims to offer a 4G-capable aviation air-to-ground telecom system.