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Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Awarded Fokker Services Multi-year Contract

Fokker Services Redelivery Services is replacing several of its legacy systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

UAE Issues Design Approval for 328 Design

The Sierra Nevada subsidiary is approved to provide modifications for UAE-registered aircraft.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.

NBAA Small Aircraft Exemption Extended Another Year

Allows operators of aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less to take advantage of flexibility usually offered to operators of larger, turbine aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection

Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.
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Airlines

Delta Fights Off Challengers for Haneda Rights

Hawaiian calls DOT decision an example of "institutional bias" in favor of U.S. business travelers
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Aircraft

Cheap Oil Barely Affecting Airliner Deliveries, Retirements

Statistics show little movement in average retirement age as new airplane shipments continue at record pace
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Collins Intros Spanish-language Version of Vector SMS

New version allows flight departments in Latin America to implement a safety management system solution in their native language.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AeroVironment, Northrop Grumman Develop Naval Drones

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected the two contractors for the second phase of its TERN program.
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Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Broker Victor Expands to U.S.

Company also launched iOS app that offers real-time charter pricing, aircraft/crew specifics, side-by-side jet comparisons and instant booking.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Response to Germanwings Tragedy Does Not Inspire Confidence

Stunned by the Germanwings crash, the air transport industry's response has not been coherent or convincing.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy

The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Regulations and Government

EASA Changes Position on Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

Agency recommends two crewmembers on flight deck at all times
Regulations and Government

EASA Releases A-NPA on Light Aircraft Standards

EASA moving forward as timing in the U.S. remains uncertain.
Airports

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol

Services in and out slowly returning to normal
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Airlines

Atlanta, Beijing Remain World's Top Two Busiest Airports

The world's top four busiest airports for passengers all saw increases in 2014 and retained their rankings from the previous year.
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Accidents

Pilot Unions Protest Germanwings Investigation Leaks

Pilot unions are unhappy that French prosecutors quickly pressed criminal charges after cockpit voice recorder contents were leaked to the media.
Rotorcraft

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.

Pilot Loses Medical after Making False Statements

The pilot did not indicate his previous failed drug test on three medical certificate applications.
ATC

FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace

Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
Safety

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
Aircraft

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
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Malaysian Radar Spotlighted in New MH370 Report

Full details of failings by country’s air defense radar system again withheld from public view
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Inmarsat Launches New Satcom Datalink Service for ISR

Company claims unique advantages for L-band transmission
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Aircraft

HondaJet Receives Provisional FAA Certification

Provisional certification from the FAA paves the way for full type certification "in the next few months."
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Aircraft

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Industry Confronts Ambiguity Over Cockpit Access

The Germanwings A320 crash has revealed inconsistency and uncertainty over cockpit access rules.
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Rotorcraft

More Layoffs at Bell Helicopter

Company laying off 315 more employees and suspending all new external hiring, citing declining production of the V-22 and a softer commercial market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan

Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.
FBOs

Eagle Creek To Acquire Montgomery Aviation FBO/MROs

Eagle Creek Aviation Services reached an agreement this week to acquire Montgomery Aviation’s three FBO/MROs in Indiana.