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GIV Pilot Offers Control Lock Operating Suggestions

GIV operators are reminded to adhere to operating procedures on gust lock activation.

Distraction Cited in Airbus Near CFIT

An A320 pilot’s inputting of an incorrect altimeter setting nearly caused a CFIT accident.

FAA Updates In-Flight Fire Advisory Circular

FAA wants to be certain crews understand their roles and onboard equipment.

Westwind Accident in Huntsville Claims Three Lives

Westwind gained little altitude before rolling into the ground.

French Air Traffic Controllers To Strike

French ATC strike will run from June 24 to June 29.

Sweden Approves First Remote Control Tower

Remote control tower could begin operations this fall.

NTSB Will Hold Meeting on Asiana 214

Safety Board Meeting will detail the probable cause of the July 2013 crash.

NBAA Reminds Pilots To Master Cockpit Technology

Long user manuals can add to the burden of understanding new cockpit technology.
ATC

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.
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Aircraft

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.
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Training and Workforce

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.
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Aircraft

Cessna Spools Up Citation Latitude Production Line

Assembly of the midsize business jet includes several technological advancements, according to Cessna, such as the use of new automated robotics and ergono
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Congress Must Support Airports Both Big and Small

“Airports are a key component in our transportation system, and they are an important element in business aviation operations,” Bolen said.

Aviation Groups Slam ‘USA Today’ Story on GA Safety

Story “fails to acknowledge the significant progress general aviation manufacturers have made to improve safety,” noted GAMA.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Thanks Genav Caucus for Opposition to User Fees

“We have always maintained that anything a user fee can do, a fuel tax can do better and more efficiently,” he said.

Three Dog Night To Headline at NBAA/CAN Soirée

Charity event will feature a silent and live auction, as well as a cocktail networking hour and a dinner.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.
Rotorcraft

Airbus X3 Demonstrator Now Part of Paris Air and Space Museum Collection

The helicopter set an unofficial speed record of 255 knots a year ago.

EVO Jet Services Opens U.S. Subsidiary to Serve North American Customers

U.S. entity allows EVO to provide faster service to clients and eliminates currency fluctuation or bank-fee issues.

Embry-Riddle Aero University, LL Johns & Associates Join NARA

NARA members must follow a code of ethics.

Colorado Aviation Groups Seek Signatures for Aviation License Plate Project

Project is designed to help raise awareness of the importance of aviation and the economic impact it has in the state.
Rotorcraft

Brazilian Production of EC725 Makes Progress

Previous EC725s for the nation's armed services were only partially assembled in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements.
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Aircraft

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin
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Industry Braces for ‘Tsunami’ of Aircraft Retirements

Experts predict 1,000 retirements per year from commercial fleets by 2024.
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Engines

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens West Coast Parts Distribution Center

New center will shorten delivery time and reduce shipping costs.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Singapore Named Authorized R-R 300 MRO

Facility becomes first RR300 authorized MRO shop in Asia.