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Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Aircraft Component Services Expands in Amsterdam

The updates more than doubled the capacity of the previous facility.
Avionics

Jeppesen Teams with Avionics Source for Avionics, Data

Partnership will provide general aviation pilots with a single source for avionics system expertise and flight data subscriptions.
Regulations and Government

European Regulators Move Forward on Commercial SET-IMC

The commercial SET-IMC proposal won endorsement from key nations during the EASA Committee meeting.
Aircraft

Raytheon, Italy's Finmeccanica Unveil Proposal for T-X Trainer

The Raytheon-led team will offer a variant of the Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi M-346 twin-engine trainer for the U.S. Air Force requirement.
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Aircraft

Phenom 300 Three-peats as Best-selling Bizjet

Embraer delivered 70 of the light jets last year, besting the next best-selling jet—the super-midsize Challenger 350—by two units.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Virtually Flies G600 Iron Bird

Iron bird allows engineers to test the flight control and mechanical systems—including landing gear, brakes and hydraulics—in a ground-based lab.
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Charter & Fractional

Key Air Adds Business Aircraft Sales To Repertoire

Newly designated group will assist in the acquisition of aircraft for current and future clients.
Engines

Safran Enlists Mexico To Support Massive Leap Engine Output

Safran is investing around $75 million in a new factory at Queretaro.
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Safety

ICAO Bans Lithium-ion Battery Shipments by Passenger Airlines

The 'interim' prohibition does not affect bulk shipments of lithium batteries by cargo airlines, which concerns the Air Line Pilots Association.
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Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo Preview

The annual HAI rotorcraft show is being held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time.
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ATC

ForeFlight Educates Users on ICAO Flight Plan Filing

Pilots can learn how to file ICAO-format flight plans to prepare for the October 1 switch from the FAA domestic flight plan filing system.
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Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Taking Orders for R44 Cadet

The new lower-cost R44 is aimed at flight schools and utility operators, and it will offer optional air-conditioning.
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Safety

Australian Study Examines Pilot Incapacitation

Smaller airline and general aviation operations had fewer events, but a wider variety of causes was behind the incapacitations.
Charter & Fractional

Optimism for Further Easing of Cuba Limits

The re-establishment of scheduled service between the U.S. and Cuba signals possible further easing of travel restrictions.
Aircraft

Beech Appoints New Dealer for Brazil

The move adds to the other Textron aviation brands that TAM AE has long represented in Brazil: Cessna since 1982 and Bell Helicopter since 2004.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Flies Fourth Flight-test G500

During the 3 hour, 17 minute flight, the aircraft reached its maximums of 51,000 feet and Mach 0.925.
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Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Taps Across as Mexican Dealer

Across will add aircraft Embraer business jet sales and fractional ownership offerings to its existing aircraft charter/management and FBO services.
Aircraft

US Air Force F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore

US Air Force F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: The Cirrus Training Philosophy

Learning to fly the Cirrus SR20 was an education in modern training technology.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Persistence Rewarded For Zephyr ‘Pseudo-Satellite’ Project

After years of development, Airbus D&S has gained a first order for the solar-powered high-altitude vehicle,
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saab Leads Newsmakers at Singapore Airshow

AIN's summary of defense developments at Asia-Pacific’s largest airshow.
Avionics

BendixKing AeroWave Features New Antenna and Routers

The low-cost satcom weighs about 12 pounds and offers service speeds of up to 200 Kbps.
Aircraft

GKN Expands Globally with a Mix of Services

The UK's GKN is becoming a force to be reckoned with in aerospace manufacturing, and continues to expand including through acquisitions.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

India Struggles with Drone Issues

The Indian government is looking at regulating drone use after high-profile incidents.
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Aircraft

Adaptations Bring CN235/C295 Sales Rewards For Airbus

Airbus DS has enjoyed considerable success recently with its small military transports by offering them adapted for a wide range of roles.
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Aircraft

Embraer’s KC-390 Returns to Flight Test

Embraer said the KC-390 program is on track to begin deliveries to the Brazilian Air Force in 2018.
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Aircraft

Viking Promotes New Twin Otter S Series

In-development dedicated seaplane version to feature corrosion-proofing and new composite floats.
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Aircraft

Bombardier C Series On Track for 2016 Certification, Delivery

Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier (Chalet CD61) announced yesterday that the C Series aircraft program is now on track
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Aircraft

Indonesia’s N219 Aims For June First Flight

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is preparing to undertake the first flight of its N219 multi-purpose utility transport in June
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Rotorcraft

Bell, BAE link to promote AH-1Z Viper in Australia

Bell signed a teaming agreement with BAE Systems to promote and support the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter