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FBOs

Texas FBO Shines During Darkest Hour

Redbird Skyport, an FBO at San Marcos Municipal Airport in the heart of the Texas flooding, hosted a charity fly-in for the local Red Cross.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Performs Global 8C Inspection

The aircraft will be undergoing a refurbishment during the maintenance downtime.
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Aircraft

Details Emerge on Falcon 5X Combined Vision System

For Dassault's new business jet, Elbit has designed a new system based on a multispectral array of sensors.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation GJT Boosts Paint Capacity

The company's new paint facility is intended to provide services for the larger, longer-range aircraft customers are using.
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Airlines

Other U.S. Airlines Oppose Big 3 in Gulf Subsidies Dispute

FedEx and JetBlue are among airlines urging the U.S. government to leave intact open skies agreements with UAE and Qatar.
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Safety

ACSF Adds Southern, Southwest Regions To ASAP

The latest memoranda of understanding expand the ACSF's ASAP program to most of the U.S.
Aircraft

Is Cessna Considering a Large-cabin Jet?

Recent news reports suggest that there might be a follow-on to the Longitude.
Aircraft

In the Works: SyberJet Aircraft SJ30i

The SJ30i is now scheduled to enter service late next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Time Running Out for Your Thoughts on Product Support

This is the last week for AIN readers to give their opinion in our annual product support survey.
Accidents

Faulty Engine Control Software Caused A400M Crash

Airbus D&S says fault was confined to one aircraft, in a final production error.
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Aircraft

MRJ Starts Low Speed Taxi Tests

New regional jet moves under its own power as Mitsubishi prepares for first flight
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Avionics

Program Funds Airborne Ash Detection System Development

Program will test Elbit’s ClearVision infrared enhanced vision system and Nicarnica’s Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector.
Training and Workforce

TRU To Provide Training for Fusion-equipped King Airs

Pilot training will be done at ProFlight’s Lutz, Fla., facility, while maintenance training will be at the new TRU Maintenance Training Academy in Wichita.
Rotorcraft

Kaman To Restart K-Max Production after 12-year Hiatus

The K-Max was certified in 1994 and the production line was shuttered in 2003 after 38 were built.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Low Speed Taxiing Test

Mitsubishi MRJ Low Speed Taxiing Test
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Engines

Testing the GE9X Composite Fan Blades in Seattle, Washington and Rugby, England

Testing the GE9X Composite Fan Blades in Seattle, Washington and Rugby, England
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Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Instrument Procedures Handbook

The agency updated the guide that functions as the technical reference on IFR procedures used everywhere in the National Airspace System.
ATC

DSNA Improves Continuous Climbs Out of London

The plan was designed to reduce the number of intermediate altitude level-offs.
Accidents

Accident Analysis: Single-pilot versus Two-pilot - Is There a Safety Advantage?

Having two pilots yields only a slight safety advantage.
Aircraft

European UAV ‘Sense and Avoid’ Trials Make Progress

The MIDCAS project sponsored by the EDA used an Alenia Aermacchi Sky-Y demonstrator UAV in flight trials against conflicting traffic.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Rounds Out Leadership Team with Zimmerman

As the new president of product support, Zimmerman is stepping into a role that has been a path to the top slot at Gulfstream.
Aircraft

Boeing Flies KC-46 Prototype with Aerial Refueling System

The 767-2C 'provisioned freighter' flew for the first time with an aerial refueling boom and wing refueling pods installed.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky To Lay Off 1,400 as Oil Prices Weigh on Offshore Operators

The consequence is reduced production of medium and heavy helicopters.
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Launches Investigation Into FAA FSS Oversight

The Transportation Department watchdog begins audit as the FAA readies requirements for next contract bid for Future Flight Service Program.
Aircraft

Embraer Takes Holistic Approach to Supporting Aircraft Values

Commercial chief compares strategy surrounding E2 program with that of A320neo and 737 Max
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Aircraft

Citation Latitude Completes FAA Certification

Deliveries of Cessna's new Citation Latitude will begin during the third quarter, now that FAA certification is in hand.
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Safety

AAIB Reports on Uncommanded Aileron Movements

The board found no faults related to the uncommanded inputs.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Rolls Out First NATO AGS Global Hawk

The treaty organization expects to begin operating the NATO-1 Global Hawk from Sigonella Air Base, Italy, in 2017.
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Safety

NTSB Releases Video of Accident Analysis

The Safety Board has begun using videos–in addition to written reports–to share lessons learned through investigations into major accidents.
Regulations and Government

East Hampton Delays Restrictions Again at HTO

East Hampton agreed to a further delay in enforcement of new restrictions at HTO after the District Court postponed a decision on the lawsuit.