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After Pirker Setback, FAA Plans UAS Policy Notice

Agency seeks to reaffirm its authority to regulate the use of small unmanned aircraft.

Congress, FAA Look to Speed UAS Access To Airspace

FAA’s lead UAS executive said the agency will use a provision to allow limited commercial use of unmanned aircraft.
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Regulations and Government

Huerta Stands Firm On First Officer Qualifications

The FAA exercised "maximum flexibility" in its concessions to industry on the first-officer qualification rule.
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ERA, RAA Formalize Cooperation

The RAA and the ERA signed a broad memorandum of cooperation at the U.S. group's annual convention.

Business Aviation Leader Jim Christiansen Flies West

He led several large air charter firms, as well as NetJets, over his nearly 50-year career.
Safety

Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking

A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.
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Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers

Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.
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Argus: Fractional Flying Bounces Back in April

Business aircraft flying continued its upward trend in April 2014, climbing 1.4 percent year-over-year.
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Bombardier Begins Building Next-gen Globals

The Global 7000 and 8000 are expected to enter service in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Rotorcraft

Marenco SH09 Helicopter First Flight Expected by July

Start-up manufacturer Marenco Swisshelicopter is testing systems on the prototype.

Dassault Mulls More Composites on Future Falcons

Falcons beyond the in-development 5X could have a composite wing.
Regulations and Government

Brazil Takes Slot Requests, Threatens Fines for World Cup

Civil aviation administration agency ANAC announced fines of up to $40,000 and even suspension of pilot certificates for slot violations.

Known Crewmember Program Expanded To Nonscheduled Charter Pilots

Risk-based screening system enables TSA officers to verify the identity and employment status of flight crewmembers.

JetNet Revamps and Rebrands Customer Relationship Management Tool

Improvements include specific aircraft selection and sorting with ownership and sales histories.

Air Culinaire Opens In-flight Kitchen at San Jose Mineta Airport

Facility will help company keep up with increasing client demand and enable last-minute requests in Silicon Valley.

Navtech Launches iCharts at Arinc EFB Forum

It also plans to release eCharts, a Windows version of its electronic chart software, at the end of next month.
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Begins Ground Runs of Engine That Will Power Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

The Arrius 2R features a Fadec and a 3,000-hour time between overhaul.

Bombardier, CAE Ink Training Deal

CAE will provide CRJ training at eight global locations.

Embraer, SkyWest Sign Parts Supply Deal

Ten-year agreement includes more than 160 repairable part numbers

Manufacturers Must Prove Commercial UAS Flight Safety Says FAA

At “Civilian Applications for UAS” workshop attendees question agency progress in opening NAS to commercial UAS operations.
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NTSB Recommends Weather Forecast Improvements

Improved weather briefings should deliver better information to pilots.

Flying LPV Approaches Outside the U.S. Can Be Complex

Unlike U.S. flight operations, European LPV approaches demand additional paperwork.

Jon Beatty Takes Over at Flight Safety Foundation

New FSF CEO continues push on go-arounds and data sharing.
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Software Lets Pilots Open Up About Safety

Real-time anonymous polling system captures impressive audience insights.

NTSB Explains the Upcoming Cockpit Monitoring Guide

Poor cockpit monitoring skills is a problem that has yet to be solved, according to NTSB member Robert Sumwalt.

Aero Med Resumes EMS Service

EMS operator voluntarily grounded its helicopters.

NTSB to Hold Ag-Operations Safety Meeting

Safety meeting will discuss results of a special investigative report on agricultural operations.

FAA Warns of Unapproved Parts

Potentially bogus parts were originally manufactured for Boeing.

Three Dead in Ghana Helicopter Crash

One person miss in helicopter crash.