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Northrop Grumman To Provide Helicopter AHRS for Airbus

Based on the LCR-300 AHRS, the LCR-350 system features a micro electromechanical system inertial measurement unit.

Lufthansa Technic Expands U.S. Footprint

LHT has expanded at Tulsa while also creating a new Montreal facility, and has a new Fly Away Kit to show off.

China Deal, More Options for Quest Kodiak

Quest Aircraft of Sandpoint, Idaho, received FAA approval for installation of a TKS anti-ice fluid tank

Custom Control Concepts Offers New Cabin Products for Executive Airliners

Large format 4k touchscreens and new cabin control app highlighted in Orlando.

Air Elite Hits a Triple

The World Fuel Services sponsored FBO network adds another three members to its roster.

Fargo Jet Center Names Several New VPs

The North Dakota-based aviation services provider has bolstered its executive staff.

Vessix and TCS Streamline Fuel Inventory Process

The system consists of an electronic register/flow computer, a device fitted to each of a service provider’s fuel tankers.

Universal and MDH Ready Next-Generation Explorer Cockpit

The next-generation cockpit has been optimized for the kind of ­low-altitude operations routinely undertaken by helicopters.

Cobham Passes Satcom Sales Milestones

Cobham Satcom is experiencing increased sales from Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 customers as demand grows for connectivity.

Gulfstream Assembles Diverse Supplier Team for G500 and G600

Pratt & Whitney Canada, Nordam, Honeywell, GE Aviation and Flight Safety International are key suppliers for the new jets.

Lufthansa Technik Container Gains VVIP Customer

The new container concept allows VVIP customers to carry a fly away kit in their cargo holds.

IATA Forecast Shows Improved Outlook for Air Cargo

The group expects the Middle East to lead all markets in growth rates.
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Aircraft

Airbus Gears Up for A350-900 Service Entry

A350-1000 XWB production now under way
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Avinode Has Rosy Outlook for Air Charter in U.S.

It predicts 3.5-percent year-over-year growth in charter flights in the U.S. next year.

Nexus Buys Wyvern Safety Audit Group from Avinode

Wyvern operator ratings, Wyvern Wingman and Wyvern Registered audits will continue to be available through the Avinode Marketplace

Honeywell Demos Google Glass Control of Cabin Controls

Wearable device works with Honeywell’s Ovation Select cabin management system to control lighting, temperature, entertainment and more.
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New Indian Proposal Threatens Charter Operators

Proposal would affect operators with fewer than three aircraft in their fleet.

New Airbus EC135 Version Gets EASA Nod, EC225e Flies

EC135T3/P3 to offer more payload; EC225e designed for longer-range missions.

FAA To Accelerate NextGen Plans

Agency will introduce multiple-runway operations at 36 U.S. airports.

AIN’s Paul Lowe Receives NBAA Platinum Wing Award

Award recognizes lifetime achievement and excellence in journalism.

Jetex Set To Open New Operations Center in Brazil

Trip support group Jetex is teaming with Brazil’s JHSF to open an operations center at Catarina Executive Airport.

Citation X+ Sets Four Speed Records over Two-day Campaign

World’s fastest civil aircraft flew from Seattle to Miami in 4 hours 52 minutes.

Jet Aviation Adds Bahamas Location

The FBO at the country’s main aviation gateway is poised to undergo major development

True Blue Power TB44 Li-ion Battery Approved by FAA, EASA

True Blue Power’s Li-ion batteries have three times the power-to-weight ratio of lead-acid batteries.
Accidents

Sukhoi Crash Raises Fresh IAF Safety Concerns

The IAF’s safety record is again under scrutiny, with concerns over training and maintenance being voiced unofficially.
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OSCE Monitoring Ukraine Truce with Camcopters

international monitoring body says the UAVs will complement observers on the ground
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Rock Seven and FlightAware Partner on Global Fleet Tracking

Information from these systems will be integrated into FlightAware’s system

Williams Keeps Quiet About Engine Features

FJ44-4A turbofan to provide passive thrust vectoring and APU mode

Fire Bags on Display at NBAA

Fire Containment Concepts shows its line of fire-containment systems for lithium batteries here to Orlando.

Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce Joint Venture

First project calls for VIP conversions of eight CRJ-200 aircraft.