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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Completes First Flight

On the latest evolution of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17, a crew of two will suffice.
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Aircraft

Europe's Clean Sky Program Proceeds with Demonstrators

Light helicopter to fly with diesel engine, Falcon 7X with active flow control for high-lift devices and AgustaWestland to flight-test new tiltrotor.
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Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Engine To Feature OEI Rating

Will allow max takeoff thrust of 11,450 pounds to be available up to ISA+20 for 10 minutes.
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Aircraft

F-35 Unit Costs Coming Down, But Still Well Over $100 Million

Engine costs are excluded from totals given by program officials.
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Maintenance and Modifications

CenTex Aerospace Offers King Air 250 Performance Kit

The Halo 250 conversion, developed with Beechcraft and BLR Aerospace, allows more payload in hot and high conditions.
Engines

Chinese Show Fadec System on Military Engine

Reliability of indigenous fighter powerplants remains questionable.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Former Weco Owner Sentenced for Fraudulent Aircraft Part Repairs

Company's former owner and president Weygandt ordered to pay $600,000 to Gulfstream.
Avionics

Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck

Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck
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Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Jet Uses Falcon 900s for AOG Rapid Response Support

Dassault Falcon Jet Uses Falcon 900s for AOG Rapid Response Support
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Business Aviation in Middle East Set To Soar

An expected average annual GDP growth of 3.8 percent over the next 20 years sets the stage for solid business aviation growth in the region.
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Aircraft

Boeing South Carolina Starts Building Its First 787-9

Big Dreamliner scheduled for delivery to United Airlines
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Hagel Tenders Resignation as U.S. Defense Secretary

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his resignation after less than two years in the post.
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Engines

Leap Fan Blade Partners Open New Plant in France

Safran, Albany International host French president François Hollande
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Aircraft

France Confirms a Dozen Airbus Tankers

The aircraft will replace 14 (K)C-135FR tankers in the French air force from 2018, at a rate of one or two per year.
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Congress To Pursue Safe Towers Act

Representatives upset at what they believe were arbitrary changes to FAA hiring practices
Regulations and Government

Deadline for EASA Safety Authorization Draws Near

Commercial operators headed for Europe without the authorization can expect delays.
Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Update on ADS-B

AC provides latest guidance on both ADS-B In and Out.
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Safety

Dash 8 Accident Report Cites Unstabilized Approach

Pilots unsuccessfully attempted to land in gusty crosswind
Safety

Phenom 100 Skids Off Texas Runway

Houston-area runway might have been wet at arrival time.
Avionics

Google Glass Adds a HUD

HUDs are proven effective at raising a pilot’s situational awareness.
ATC

NATS Video Shows UK Air Congestion

Video presents the details of some 7,000 aircraft bound for the UK.
Regulations and Government

NTSB’s Rosekind Headed to NHTSA

New NHTSA chief must be confirmed by the Senate.
Rotorcraft

Eric Brown Award Given to British Helicopter Pilot

Dr. Simon Mitchell is also known for expertise in helicopter safety management
Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines Regional To Re-Launch as LCC

MASWings to add Boeing 737-800s next year
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Origin of China’s Latest Cruise Missile Debated

The latest missile bears a close resemblance to the Indian-Russian BrahMos missile.
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Aircraft

Partners Finally Confirm Eurofighter AESA Radar Contract

Program officials are hoping that the move will boost the type’s flagging export prospects.
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Avionics

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD
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Aircraft

Delta Orders 50 Airbus Widebodies

First A350-900s to arrive in 2017
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Aircraft

Kuwait Airways Commits to 10 Boeing 777-300ERs

Fleet renewal to start in 2016
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: Reaching Out to Aviation's Future Employees

Barrington Irving's visit to Southern California inspires ideas about how to attract kids to aviation careers.
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