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Canadian Investigation of Twin Otter Accident Inconclusive

The Twin Otter was on a VFR flight plan at 12,500 feet when it hit terrain.

Gunfire Kills Passenger on Pakistan Airlines Flight

As many as eight bullets may have been fired at the Airbus from the ground.

Belgian Controllers Strike as French Shutdown Ends

As one European air traffic control strike ended, another began.

Australia Changes MH370 Search Area Again

New MH370 data analysis hopes to tighten a re-defined search area.

757 Lasered in Siberia

Pilots were both temporarily blinded by laser.
Airports

SITA Introduces iBeacon Tech at Airports

At its recent air transport summit in Brussels, Global IT provider SITA launched a common-use beacon registry.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Now Fully Equipped with ‘Full’ Superjets

SCAC has delivered 10 Superjet SSJ100s in Aeroflot's "Full" configuration.
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Air Astana Floats above Choppy Economic Waters

Currency devaluation and political unrest in Ukraine have both hindered Air Astana's growth plans.
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Insitu Planning Larger Variant of Integrator UAS

The unmanned aircraft system will be for military use but will not carry weapons.
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Aircraft

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series
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Aircraft

Boeing Targets Third-quarter Start of KC-46A Flight Testing

Target date for first flight of the aerial refueling tanker is now the third quarter, according to Boeing.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

France Keeps Harfang UAS Despite Reaper Buy

Harfang UAS will fly with the French Air Force at least through 2017.
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Frustrated Iraqi PM Buys Russian Fighters

Still awaiting deliveries from the U.S., Iraq buys second-hand fighters from Russia, which are scheduled to arrive in a few days.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Finally Lands New U.S. Rescue Helicopter

The U.S. Air Force could eventually acquire 112 combat rescue helicopters based on the UH-60M Black Hawk in a deal worth $7.9 billion, said Sikorsky.
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Safety

EGPWS-based Wingtip Protection Prevents Ground Collisions

Honeywell is adapting its EGPWS technology to develop a new Passive Wingtip Protection Systems to help avoid ground collisions.
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Aircraft

Embraer's E190-E2 Cruises Through Joint Definition Phase

Development of the Embraer E190-E2 has progressed through joint design definition.
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Aircraft

Cessna’s Citation X+ Earns FAA Approval

With the receipt of the Citation X+’s type certificate, Cessna can again claim that it produces the world’s fastest civil airplane.
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Charter & Fractional

Landmark Boosts Burgeoning Management Fleet

Known primarily for its FBO network, Landmark Aviation’s aircraft management division has seen rapid growth over the past few months.

Avanti’s Range Increased with Auxiliary Tank Approval

Piaggio is offering the new tank as an option on both the existing Avanti II and the new Evo.

Clock Is Ticking on 2020 NextGen Compliance

With the FAA holding firm on its 2020 ADS-B mandate, experts advise that now is the time to talk to your avionics shop.

Isle of Man Sees No Slowdown in Registrations

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry lists customer service and cost-effectiveness as key to popularity with aircraft owners, but there are other attractions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAV Flights Begin at Fourth National Test Site

Granted authorization last week by the FAA, Texas A&M flies its first UAV mission along the Gulf Coast.

FAA Investigates Runway Departure

A landing went wrong last week at Friedman Memorial Airport in Idaho.

New Helicopter Training Center Launched in Iceland

Mid Atlantic Sim Center aims to provide helicopter full-flight simulator training for both sides of the Atlantic.

Daher-Socata and Hartzell Ink New Deal

The propeller maker agrees to provide the props for TBMs for another five years.

Air Service Basel Sees Record Activity

An annual art show draws private aircraft to Basel.

Van Nuys Launches New Propeller Park

The GA hub looks to consolidate piston aircraft activities in a new $21 million facility.
Aircraft

Boeing Touts King Air-based 'Ramis' Surveillance Aircraft

Ramis combines imagery intelligence, electronic intelligence, signals intelligence and communications intelligence.
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