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Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor

The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: Liu Brings Key Global Expertise To ICAO

Liu brings background of the growing Chinese market as wells the Asia-Pacific region to her new role as secretary general.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Grants Amazon Experimental 'Ticket' for Drone Testing

Online retailer Amazon obtained an FAA experimental airworthiness certificate to begin testing an unmanned aircraft for package deliveries.
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Safety

Researchers Study Future, Safer Flight Decks

The secret to addressing human factors is adapting the cockpit to the way the human brain works best, say researchers.
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Aircraft

Exhibitors Praise LIMA Show Despite Few Contracts

Pilatus sold five more PC-7s to Malaysia, but C-130 and S-61 upgrades were not confirmed, and the MRCA remains unfunded.
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ATC

Notam Published for Masters Golf Tournament

Check the Notam for to plan routes into and out of the Augusta area during the event.
FBOs

Huge Brazilian Helicenter Is Only the Beginning

HBR plans eventually to open nine helicenters in Eastern Brazil.
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FBOs

London Luton FBO Adds Onsite Customs

The UK Border Force will position a satellite office at Landmark's Luton FBO for business aircraft travelers.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Improves R-R M250 Warm Engine Starting

Overhauled HMU improves performance by lowering starting temperatures.
Aircraft

Pentagon Revises Down Estimated Cost of F-35 Fighter

The Department of Defense lowered its projected cost of procuring the F-35 by $7.5 billion due to reduced labor costs and inflation estimates.
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Airlines

Ryanair Backtracks on Plans For Transatlantic Services

Denies any intention of flying to North America
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Avionics

KaiserAir Fans 1/A Solution for GIV Gets FAA Nod

Fans is currently required for North Atlantic operations between FL350 and FL390, though it eventually will be expanded to cover more altitudes.
Avionics

Inmarsat, Honeywell Complete High-speed Data Tests

Team was able to demonstrate that the high-speed GX aviation network can support multiple file transfers and video streaming.
Accidents

Loss of Control In Flight, Runway Excursions Are Top Bizav Safety Concerns

Other include airspace complexities; birds and wildlife; distraction and technology management; fatigue; and ground handling collisions.
Avionics

FAA: 10,000 Aircraft in U.S. Now Have ADS-B

ADS-B equipage offers enhanced surveillance, better situational awareness and free in-cockpit weather and traffic.
Rotorcraft

Helicopters Key to Finmeccanica Upturn

Orders at AgustaWestland subsidiary were up 3.9 percent over 2013 and revenues increased by 8.1 percent.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Warns of Visa Changes in Venezuela

Crewmembers have 72-hour limits and must stay near airport without visa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing OKs King Aerospace for BBJ Paint

The Oklahoma MRO hopes customers will combine paint projects with completion and MRO services.
Safety

Hart To Headline GWBAA's Safety Standdown

Christopher Hart, sworn in as NTSB chair yesterday, joins FAA, association and industry officials to discuss key safety issues.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Bolsters Rolls-Royce Engine Rental Pool

The engine overhauler has purchased more M250 and RR300 engines to support helicopter operators.
Engines

GE Honda Wins FAA Production Certificate for HF120 Engine

Latest certification means that its Burlington, N.C. facility demonstrated the repeated ability to build HF120s to type-design specifications.
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FBOs

West Virginia FBO Pounces on Tiger Facility

Aero-Smith is taking over a previously vacant manufacturing facility at West Virginia Regional Airport.
FBOs

Nebraska FBO Expands

Kearney Aviation Center recently moved in to the 4,500-sq-ft terminal previously occupied by now closed Otis Air Service.
FBOs

Avflight Expands Network

GFK Flight Support at North Dakota's Grand Forks International Airport joins the company's network.
Airports

Florida Airports Undergo Name Swap

Two airport in Destin, Fla., have been redesignated.
Regulations and Government

Boeing's Conner Argues Case for Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

Commercial Airplanes CEO Raymond Conner says Boeing would be 'significantly' affected if Congress dissolves the Ex-Im Bank.
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Airports

Hangar Use Rule Continues To Churn at FAA

Pilots’ concerns about Draconian interpretation are perhaps unfounded, experts say.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation to Complete VIP 777s for Asian Customer

Jet Aviation's Basel facility is starting work on VIP interiors for a pair of 777-300ERs ordered by an undisclosed Asian customer.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lotus Aviation Group Expands Completions Facility

The new hangar is one step in the Fort Lauderdale-based company's expansion plans.
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Sustainability and Environment

Boeing 757 ecoDemonstrator Takes Flight

Pair of proving flights show operational readiness for latest round of testing
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