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Aeronautical Sciences Council Recognizes Honda Aircraft Leader Fujino

Fujino recognized for his “pioneering contributions” in the design and development of the HondaJet and its over-the-wing engine mount configuration.
Regulations and Government

FAA Extends Comment Period on Hangar-use Policy Proposal

Compliance inspections have found that some hangars are “routinely used” to store vehicles and large household items.

Registration Closing Soon for Bombardier’s Free Safety Standdown

This year’s theme is “attention control techniques.”

NBAA To Bestow Blouin, Stine with Staff Lifetime Awards

The two will be recognized during NBAA’s annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, October 21.

India Looks To Expand Aerospace Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturers see opportunity in the new government's stated goal of making aerospace a focus for domestic and export markets.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Navy Advances UClass Software as RFP Delayed

The Navy is still seeking sources for an "organic, sea-based unmanned aerial system."
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Avionics

'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar

'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Develops Fix for Grounded F-16Ds

More than 80 of the aircraft have been grounded since cracks were discovered in the canopy sill longerons this summer.
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Airbus Expands in Asia with New Thai Flight Ops Venture

Airbus Flight Operations Services in Bangkok will produce electronic versions of flight operations manuals.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours KSUS Expands Refurb Business

MRO adds design engineering team
Maintenance and Modifications

GA Telesis, Boeing Ink Deal for Parts Sales

GA Telesis is providing overhauled, repaired and new surplus material through a section of the Boeing Part Page called Part Page Marketplace.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier OKs Jet Aviation Basel for Challenger 350 Mx

Agreement builds on companies’ longstanding relationship.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Brazil Thinks Big for Bizav MRO Expansions

TAM Aviação Executivo, World-Way Aviation and Catarina Airport all have big plans to expand MRO facilities in Brazil.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aerospace Adds Paint Facility

The company’s Part 145 business has been geared to airline operations, but it is looking to move into the business aviation market.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering Injects Capital into Xiamen Engine MRO Joint Venture

Upon injection of the funds, STA Engines’ total share capital contribution in Statco will stand at $41.6 million.
Maintenance and Modifications

AirResource Group Gets FAA Repair Station OK

Company also offers charter, brokering, aircraft evaluations and consulting.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Names Highfill Director of Maintenance

He will be responsible for aircraft maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishment operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Aerospace Adds Senior V-Ps to Management Team

Harvey Ticlo and Steve Jourdenais take leadership roles.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD for PT6A Compressor Turbine Blades

The purpose of the AD is to prevent failure of CT blades, which could result in damage to the engine and the airplane.
Aircraft

Navy's FA-XX Discussion Includes Modifying F-35C

Modifying the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is part of what the U.S. Navy wants to discuss with contractors in a series of “technical interchange meetings."
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Bombardier’s Restructuring Sees More Leadership Changes

Ralph Acs, who led the Learjet 85 program, left the company last week.

Embraer Opens Engineering/Tech Center in Florida

The facility will conduct engineering and development activities for both product and technology development across Embraer’s business lines.
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Aircraft

FAA Approves Garmin G3000-equipped Citation CJ3+

This approval marks the first changeover from the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system to the G3000 avionics in the current CJ series.
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Rotorcraft

AAIB Issues Findings on London Helicopter Crash

The light twin hit a 719-foot-high crane jib, killing the pilot and a pedestrian in the street.

Avionics Sales Rise 6.8 Percent, Top $1.3B in 1H14

Of second-quarter avionics sales, 51.7 percent was for forward-fit avionics, while 48.8 percent was for retrofit avionics.
Regulations and Government

FAA Selects Four Unleaded Aviation Fuels for Phase One Testing

The goal is for government and industry to work together to have a new unleaded aviation fuel by 2018.

Helicopter Lessor Milestone Aviation Plans To Go Public, Issue Stock

No date for the IPO has been set, nor has any valuation been placed on shares to be offered.

Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Approved for Quest Kodiak

Deliveries of Kodiaks equipped with the Garmin GFC 700 will begin in the fourth quarter.

NBAA To Launch Young Business Aviation Professionals Program at Annual Convention

Program will help sustain the talent pipeline and nurture newcomers to the industry.
Rotorcraft

FAA Asks Los Angeles Helicopter Traffic To Use Discrete Squawks

Request will help FAA improve situational awareness and gather more specific data about helicopter movements and helicopter noise.