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Regulations and Government

Aviation, Rural Groups Caution On ATC Control

Groups express concern about possible handing over of ATC decisions to private entity.
ATC

FAA Expands Use of 3-nm Separation at Mid-Altitudes

A recent FAA notice offers guidance on the expansion of 3-nm separation in airspace below FL180 up to and including FL230.
ATC

Satellite ADS-B Monitoring Now on the Horizon

The linkup marks a milestone in the effort to create a system of satellite-based ADS-B receivers in each of Iridium’s 66 next generation satellites.
ATC

Nations Act To Protect Their Satellite Industries

The biggest challenge to imagined interoperability could be governments protecting their own systems.
Aircraft

Northrop Grumman's 'OpenPod' Aimed at F-15 Requirement

Months after Lockheed Martin unveiled its 'Legion Pod,' Northrop Grumman introduces a new sensor pod with infrared search and track system.
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Aircraft

Flaris LAR 1 VLJ To Be Powered by Williams FJ33-5A

Very light jet was originally fitted with a 1,460-pound-thrust Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F.
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Airlines

Pilot Group Decries Social Neglect Among Europe’s Airlines

Cites "flags of convenience," and "atypical employment" among unfair practices in airline industry
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Aircraft

Nextant Opens Resale Unit for Remanufactured Aircraft

Remanufactured aircraft are beginning to enter resale market as the Nextant fleet has grown to 60 aircraft.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Sprints In To Pick Up Collier Trophy

National Aeronautic Association awarded Gulfstream Aerospace the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy on June 3 for its development of the G650.
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Aircraft

Nexcelle’s nacelle shipsets prepping for first deliveries

Shipset for Comac C919 includes an inlet, fan cowl, O-Duct, inner fixed structure, electrical thrust reverser actuation system, exhaust and engine mounts.
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Aircraft

AIA Names Former Exelis CEO Melcher as Its New President

David Melcher succeeds Marion Blakey as chief executive of the Aerospace Industries Association, representing major U.S. aerospace companies.
Aircraft

Safran/Honeywell EGTS System Delayed Two Years

Entry into service now expected in 2018
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Avionics

Knowledge is Power: Satcom Direct Training and Certification

Learn how Satcom Direct is empowering business aviation operators worldwide.
Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Debate Moves To Forefront

President Hochberg takes case for reauthorization to House and Senate this week.
Avionics

CHC S-92 Conducts First LPV Approach in Norway

Helicopter is equipped with dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Espw SBAS-FMSs and uses four-axis coupled modes in the pseudo-ILS mode down to circling minimums.
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Safety

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Jetstream 31 Operator

The company operated the twin turboprop on at least 300 flights when the aircraft was not in compliance with the FARs, the agency contends.
Airports

FAA Launches Runway Incursion Mitigation Program

Risk-based decision-making initiative follows “significant progress” in improving runway safety at U.S. airports over the past 15 years,
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Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo Navigates Through Headwinds in Americas

Strong U.S. dollar contributing to instability
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Maintenance and Modifications

EFA Offers Complimentary King Air Detailing Package

The detail package is available free to customers who bring their aircraft to the company for a phase inspection.
Maintenance and Modifications

AGDisplays Receives FAA OK for In-flight Panel Repairs

The company can repair customer LCD panels rather than replace them.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Supports Rule To Ease RVSM Mx Program Approval

Implementation will save operators significant time and expense
Engines

Turbomeca, Snecma CEOs Shift In Safran Shakeup

Safran appoints more than a dozen leaders to new posts, including those at the helm of Snecma, Turbomeca, Aircelle and Sagem.
Accidents

Pilot Distraction Likely Led To Gear-up Landing

Pilot said that he did not realize his landing gear was retracted until it was too late and he was “committed to land.”
Aircraft

Four Business Jets Make First Appearance at EBACE

The Cessna Citation Latitude, Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Legacy 450 and HondaJet appeared at this week's EBACE.
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ATC

'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland

Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.
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Aircraft

Dassault Rolls Out First Falcon 5X; Set To Fly This Summer

Entry into service was once pegged for mid-2017, but engine snag could cause delay of up to eight months.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia Adds Battery Maintenance Shop

MRO can check, charge and overhaul most aircraft batteries.
Airports

FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.
Aircraft

Approval Nears for 400XTi's Safe Flight Autothrottles

Production deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of this month.
Aircraft

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Enters Flight-test Phase

Prototype is representative of a multimission, high-speed helicopter for the U.S. Army, manufacturer says.
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