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Brazilian Helicopter Crash Kills Soccer Star and Four Others

Helicopter departed in the middle of the night in good weather.

Airport Attack in Karachi Leaves 28 Dead

Karachi Airport’s VIP terminal was the focus of the assault.

Gulf of Mexico Helicopter Crash Kills Two

Oil rig workers were unsuccessful at rescuing pilot and passenger.

UN Safety Conference Begins in Nepal

Event focuses on improving aviation safety in Nepal.

Meridian Crash Claims One

Weather was poor at the time of the HPN accident.
Aircraft

Boeing 787-9 Wins Certification

Approval paves the way for Air New Zealand to take delivery of the first production example early this summer.
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Aircraft

The F-35B Is Vertically Challenged

The vertical landing restrictions that are emerging cast doubt on an important part of the operational utility of the F-35B.
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Sukhoi T-50 Prototype Suffers Fire On Approach To Land

A fire above the right air intake was promptly extinguished after the airplane had landed, according to Sukhoi.
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Gulfstream IV-SP Crash Investigators Eye Control Wheel Gust Lock

The Gulfstream IV-SP’s mechanical gust lock system locks the ailerons and rudder in the neutral position and the elevator in the down position.
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ATC

India Completes ADS-B Ground Network Installation

The Airports Authority of India commissioned the installation of ADS-B at 14 of the nation's airport in 2014.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Cabin Preview

Bombardier Global 7000 Cabin Preview
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Rotorcraft

State Department Awaits Delivery of Sikorsky S-61Ts

Reasons for delays in the delivery of S-61T helicopters for use in Afghanistan remain unclear.
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Aircraft

Aerostar Pitches for More Overhauls of MiGs

Aerostar of Romania is about to complete a contract to overhaul, re-life and upgrade eight Mozambique MiG-21s at its Bacau base.
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Bizav Flying Climbing in North America, Says Argus

Overall, activity climbed by 1.9 percent year-over-year in May.

Bombardier Challenger 350 Gets OK from Transport Canada

The 350 has a new wing with canted winglets, an increased mtow of 40,600 pounds and more fuel capacity.
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FreeFlight CEO: No Advantage To Delaying ADS-B Installs

The functionality of an ADS-B unit bought today would be the same as one bought in 2020.

Citation Special Olympics Airlift Takes Off on Saturday

More than 100 owners and operators have donated their private aircraft, along with pilots and fuel, to transport Special Olympics athletes and coaches.

FltPlan Releases Go App For Android Devices

App delivers most of the website’s functionality and additional features such as geo-referenced approach and taxi charts and a moving map.
Rotorcraft

Unoccupied Helicopter Left Running Kills Pilot

Witnesses said the empty helicopter became airborne, hit the ground and rolled over, its rotor blades striking and killing the pilot.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Selects Jet Aviation as Its FBO Provider in EMEA

Jet Aviation will provide dedicated handling services to Luxaviation’s managed fleet of almost 100 aircraft at its FBOs.

Boeing Business Jets Logs Second Widebody Bizliner Order in 2014

Latest order is for a BBJ 777-300ER to an undisclosed customer.

Court Rules That Aircraft Hangars Are ‘Removable Trade Fixtures’

Hangars were found to be the sole property of the tenant, not the master leaseholder.

Microturbo e-APU60 Gets FAA Approval

The APU, which has already been selected for the AgustaWestland AW189, is designed to “meet the demands of new-generation more-electric aircraft.”

Airshow Organizer F&E Taps Jetex as Host FBO for MEBA, Dubai Airshow

At these events, Jetex will provide aircraft pushback and towing to all show aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities

Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swiss Select Hermes 900 as New UAS

The Hermes 900 will replace the modified IAI Ranger UAVs, which are reaching the end of their life cycle.
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Ecuador Receives Airbus C295; Gunship Sale Could Be Imminent

Ecuador's air force will take three C295s by year-end and retire the last of its Avro 748s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Reduces Workforce in Nashville

MRO contracts in response to decreased demand.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Brazil Service Center Relocating Facility

Support team in place for FIFA World Cup.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier São Paulo To Support World Cup

FAA & EASA approved maintenance available