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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.

Paint Company Gives C-47s New Coats

A pair of the WWII-era transports on display at EAA AirVenture sport new paint schemes thanks to Sherwin-Williams' philanthropy.
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Aircraft

Icon Launches Fractional Share Test Program

The amphibious LSA manufacturer is offering a lower-cost pathway for flying the Icon A5.
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New Aviation Experience Opens at APA

Exploration of Flight, housed in the Boeing Blue Sky Gallery, aims to spark interest in aviation at one of the nation's busiest GA airports.
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TBAA Golf Event Supports Tampa Children’s Hospital

The recent TBAA event raised $8,000 for Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital Foundation.

JSSI: Bizav Utilization Rates Taking Off

During the second quarter, average per-aircraft utilization reached 30.35 hours; year-to-date average flight hours are up 4.6 percent.
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Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, DHL Form Logistics JV

Airline takes majority stake in DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services
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Safety

Landsberg, Homendy Confirmations Fill NTSB Board

Landsberg brings a deep background in general aviation safety, while Homendy has pipeline and rail expertise.
Aircraft

Controversy Develops over RAF AEW&C Fleet

British air arm must choose between upgrading the E-3D Sentry or buying a new aircraft—possibly the Boeing Wedgetail.
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