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Regulations and Government

Love Field Operators Hopeful of Revised GA Landing Fee

The association questioned the assumptions that went into the $5.80 per 1,000 pounds original proposed fee.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Preps for Naval Trainer RFP

Airbus Helicopters has outlined its plans to build the H135 in the U.S. if it is selected to answer the Navy's training helicopter requirement
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Jet Linx Expands in Northeastern U.S.

The company is working on opening locations in New York, Boston, and Chicago, which are expected to be operating by the end of the year.
Aircraft

Rafale Encounters Political Headwinds in India

The contract to buy 36 Rafales has become an election issue in India, where its pricing and offset deal have come under scrutiny
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Duncan Aviation Opens Aircraft Sales Office in Phoenix

The Phoenix location will be staffed by Doug Kvassay, a longtime aircraft sales and acquisitions representative with the company.
Maintenance and Modifications

GenNx360 Acquires Precision Aviation Group

New York-based equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners eyed growth potential in its acquisition of MRO company Precision Aviation Group.
ATC

Harris To Host CPDLC Briefing Tomorrow at Van Nuys

Event will brief pilots on steps needed to participate with departure clearance via CPDLC and give info on upcoming domestic en route CPDLC services.
Avionics

EBAA: New PBN Rule Improves Airport Capacity in Europe

New precision approaches in Europe are underpinned by the EGNOS satellite-based augmentation system.
Regulations and Government

Bipartisan Bill Aims To Tackle Pilot Shortage, Boost GA

The bill would boost aviation education and address a range of other issues.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Survey: Utility Drone Market To Reach $538M by 2023

Survey predicts power companies will flock to UAVs.
Aircraft

E190-E2 Wraps Up Africa Demo Tour

Embraer sees several aircraft placement opportunities on the continent
Aircraft

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega Accepts Second Challenger 650

Rega carries out air-rescue operations in Switzerland with a fleet of 17 helicopters and repatriates patients from abroad with its three Challengers.
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Regulations and Government

Senate FAA Bill Inches Closer with Amendment Block

Amendments would review implementation of Part 23 and create a Part 135 rest and duty-time committee.
Regulations and Government

Australia Proposes Rules for Helo Transport Ops

These rules will create the first specific set of operating rules for Australian rotorcraft air transport operations.
Avionics

ELT False Alarms Vastly Outnumber Distress Situations

False alerts can be caused by improper installation, unfamiliarity with beacon operation, and hard landings.
Accidents

Manual Inputs Likely Changed MH370 Flight Path: Report

Lack of evidence precludes definitive conclusion about cause of disappearance, however
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Regulations and Government

NBAA, SMO Advocates Continue Battle To Save Airport

The groups turned to both the U.S. Appeals Court and District Court for the District of Columbia for help.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Contracts Constant Aviation, Nextant

Nextant Aerospace will help Constant Aviation complete ADS-B Out installation on a Challenger 604 in the FAA's fleet.
Regulations and Government

Formal Signing of EU-China Bilateral Safety Pact Stalls

European aerospace industry fears falling behind U.S.
Regulations and Government

AEA Invites Start-ups to Tech Incubator

The AEA's Technology Incubator is designed to help foster communication between the FAA and start-up companies serving the certified aviation market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Completes First Media Panel Installation

The device allows older aircraft with classic CMS systems to use HD video input.
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Airports

WAI Pulls Support from AOPA's FBO Pricing Argument

Just days after issuing a statement of support for its manifesto, one of the organization's major backers, backs out.
Airlines

IndiGo, GoAir Ground More A320neos

Pratt & Whitney PW11000G combustors again the culprit
Avionics

Garmin Autopilots Approved for More Aircraft

Garmin is adding more approvals for its GFC 500 and 600 autopilots.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream's Latest G550 Heads for EMS in China

Beijing Red Cross Emergency Center expressed an interest in also adding a G650ER to its fleet, Gulfstream said.
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Avionics

GWX 75 Brings Doppler to More Aircraft

Garmin's new GWX 75 solid-state Doppler weather radar is available for installation in a wide variety of aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Revenue Grows at XOJet

XOJET reported a record breaking first quarter as the company continues with plans for expansion.
Avionics

Engine Data Now on Garmin Pilot App

Garmin has made significant updates to its iOS and Android Pilot mobile apps.
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Safety

AINsight: Distraction Kills

All signs point to the world ending by touchscreen

StandardAero Receives Certifications, Plans Expansion

StandardAero received an STC for JetWave installation on Globals, EASA certification for its CRFT, and plans on expanding three locations in the U.S.