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Aspen Adds AOA To Evolution Displays

The new AOA indicator is completely software-based and requires no additional hardware for installation.
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Aircraft

Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Enters Russian Service

Russian MoD is also funding a version for naval operations.
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Avionics

Gogo Unveils ATG 1000 for Light Bizjets, Turboprops

$35,000 (plus installation) system enables e-mail with attachments and calling and texting with passengers’ own smartphones and mobile numbers.

Former MD Helicopters Exec Pleads Guilty to Ethics Charges

Vergez's post-service employment with MD came to light after two former executives there filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit.
Avionics

JetTech Expands STC for Coupled LPV to More Citations

Company is making the autopilot-coupled LPV capability of the Garmin GTN autopilot available on more models.
Safety

IATA: Germanwings Crash Could Lead to Hiring Changes

IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said airlines may consider psychological testing of pilots as a result of Germanwings crash.
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Avionics

Appareo Offers Low-cost Stratus ADS-B Solution

The Stratus ESG package will cost less to install than other low-cost ADS-B packages.
Regulations and Government

FAA Restores India’s Safety Ranking

Country's airlines can now add service to U.S.
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Accidents

NTSB Docket Reveals Cockpit Warning Before GIV Crash

NTSB releases 800 pages of documents surrounding last year's Gulfstream crash in Bedford, Mass.
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Avionics

Avidyne Expands ADS-B Options for General Aviation

Avidyne launches multiple new products at AEA show in Dallas.
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Avionics

AEA Kicks Off 2015 Avionics Convention in Texas

More than 30 avionics companies unveiled new technology during the new product introductions session.
Avionics

Universal Teams with Collins on Integrated ADS-B

Solution pairs Collins TDR-94(D) mode-S transponder with Universal’s SBAS-Flight Management System for ADS-B Out, LPV and datalink capabilities.
Avionics

Universal InSight Adopts Jeppesen Airport Mapping Database

The database populates the Universal Avionics InSight synthetic vision system with detailed airport data.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux America Breaks Ground on Indianapolis Expansion

The expansion will increase Comlux America's VIP completion hangar space in Indianapolis to 157,000 sq. ft.
Regulations and Government

General Aviation Rally Lands in Vero Beach

More than 500 people attend GAMA's 13th rally held at Piper's facility in Florida.
Maintenance and Modifications

Heli-One Boundary Bay Gets Korean Mx Approval

Facility granted approval for Bell 212/412, AgustaWestland AW139 and Sikorsky S-61 and S-76 helicopters, as well GE CT-58 and P&WC PT6 engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

L-3 Aviation Products Opens MRO in Bengaluru, India

MRO also provides avionics support and integrated logistics support
Aircraft

Fedex Moves to Buy TNT, Seeing Long-term Growth in Europe

Seeks to acquire package carrier TNT of The Netherlands for $4.8 billion
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Airports

Wichita Hangar Collapse Traps Several Business Aircraft

Among the aircraft pinned is a King Air 350 belonging to fractional operator Executive AirShare.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Aerospace Spins Off Aircraft Systems Subsidiary

The new company, Advent Aircraft Systems, was founded in 2010 to certify and produce components and systems for aircraft.
Aircraft

Viking Air Slashes Twin Otter Production, Lays Off 116

Decline blamed on global currency fluctuations, weakness in the oil sector and growing economic problems in Russia.
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WingX: European Bizav Traffic Continues Slump in March

Resurgence of charter activity in France, UK and Spain is an "encouraging sign," however.
Regulations and Government

Industry Leaders Hail NY GA Sales/Use Tax Exemption

AOPA estimates that New York sales and use taxes contributed to the loss of nearly 700 based aircraft in state since 2002.
Rotorcraft

H145 Tour Aims To Extend Success to South America

Scheduled tour will hit Brasilia, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte, São Pedro de Aldeia and Rio in Brazil, as well as Peru.
Safety

Traffic Pilot Hit with Laser

Green laser temporarily blinds pilot of a traffic-reporting aircraft.
ATC

Time-based ATC Separation Begins in London

Windy conditions reduce LHRs arrival rate approximately 65 days each year.
Safety

N.C. Man Sentenced for Impersonation as A&P Mechanic

He also flew a multi-engine aircraft with only a single-engine rating.
Accidents

Helicopter Crash Kills Two

The LongRanger was on a firefighting mission for the U.S. Forest Service.
Safety

Frozen Elevator Nearly Downs Jet

Aircraft had been left outside for three days at Helsinki before the incident flight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan To Provide Live Avionics Tech Support at AEA

The company's avionics tech reps will be on hand for one-on-one consultations.