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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Latest Generation 'Gorgon Stare' Operates in Afghanistan

The latest version of the system provides a four-fold increase in area coverage with a two-fold improvement in resolution compared to its predecessor.
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Aircraft

Iran and Russia Send Sukhois to Iraq

Two batches of Sukhoi Su-25s have been delivered to Iraq.
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Rotorcraft

French HEMS operator: autopilot ‘hazardous’ equipment

Hospitals, EASA agree autopilot improves safety, while BEA finds no record of automation-caused helicopter accident.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky tests counter-vibration system

Vibration suppressor could be part of a larger system integrated into all Sikorsky helicopters
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Gears Up for EC175 Entry into Service

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base, and 14 aircraft are on the final assembly line.
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Santa Monica Citizens Groups Seeks Vote on Airport Development Plans

A citizens group formed to seek a vote on development of Santa Monica airport land gathered signatures from more than 15,000 city residents.
Maintenance and Modifications

Despite Setbacks, Aviation Alliance Moving Forward With 421, GIII Remanufacturing Programs

The Aviation Alliance headed by Geoff Miller is attempting to remanufacture the Cessna 421C and Gulfstream GIII.

NetJets Takes Delivery of First Challenger 350

Fractional-share provider NetJets is replacing its G200s with Challenger 350s.
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First Production HondaJet Takes To The Skies

First flight of the first production HondaJet is another step toward entry into service early next year. ###Channels###BA
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Obama Nominates Hart To NTSB Chairmanship

Newly nominated NTSB chairman has long background in aviation safety.

Passport Engines Prepping For 747 Flying Testbed

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 will soon fly on a Boeing 747 testbed.
Regulations and Government

Senator Inhofe Outlines New Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Pilots would enjoy more protections from the FAA under a new Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Charles Edelstenne Is Serge Dassault’s Designated Successor

Dassault Aviation’s parent company has paved the way for a “succeeding statutory president” position. ###Channels###P

Kathleen Blouin Retires after 22 Years at NBAA

NBAA’s senior vice president of conventions and forums will continue to serve as a consultant after retiring. ###Channels###P

Gama Aviation Opens New FBO Lounge at Sharjah

Gama Aviation’s new FBO at Sharjah International Airport getting good reviews from pilots and passengers.

California Highway Patrol Chooses GippsAero GA8 Airvan

West Coast Aircraft Sales sells a GippsAero GA8 to the California Highway Patrol.

Rockwell Collins and Kobev Team For Fans Training

Pilots who need to learn how to operate new Fans and CPDLC features can use a new training system in their own aircraft.
Aircraft

Airbus Assembles First A320neo

The first A320neo rolled out of its paint hangar in Toulouse on July 1.
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Maintenance and Modifications

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Special Olympics Airlift:

Some 105 Citation flights arrived at Mercer County Airport, carrying approximately 700 athletes, coaches and family members.
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Pilot Report: Daher-Socata TBM 900

Owner-pilots are the biggest market for the speedy Daher-Socata TBM 900 single-engine turboprop.
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Cinnamon Air Gears Up for Oneworld Traffic Boost

Regional carrier is set to benefit from the elevation of Sri Lanka’s flag carrier through the Oneworld alliance.
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FAA dragging its feet on ADS-B equipage fund

Unsure of the benefits–and awaiting subsidies–many users have delayed equipage, pointing to a scramble to equip before the 2020 deadline.

GIV Crash Raises Questions about Gust Lock

Gulfstream IV pilots speak to AIN about their companies’ operating procedures.

Bombardier Challenger 350 Gets OK from Transport Canada

Challenger 300 upgrade got the nod from Canadian authorities.
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Asiana 214 Crew Errors Caused Accident, Rules NTSB

Probable cause for San Francisco crash mainly focuses on the Asiana pilots.
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FAA Reminds Users That It Regulates Model Airplanes

Agency says its authority to regulate model airplanes dates back to 2012.

July Is the Deadliest Month for Helicopter Accidents

Although the statistics on fatal accidents points downward, the month of July appears to buck this trend.

GAO Reviews Safety Management System Implementation

GAO Reviews Safety Management System Implementation