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Avionics

FAA Outlines Concerns With Airborne Network Security

AC highlights a specific concern with aircraft using Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity instead of other means.
Avionics

FreeFlight Adds ForeFlight Compatibility to Rangr ADS-B

ADS-B in weather and traffic information is now available.
Avionics

Avidyne Updates iPad IFD Trainer to 10.1 Software

The app is available with either an international or U.S. database.
Charter & Fractional

Waypoint Leasing Places Two Helicopters with Titan

The transaction is the first between Waypoint, which was founded in 2013, and Titan, which has growing operations in Africa and South America.
Aircraft

Flexjet Takes Delivery of Its First Gulfstreams

First two G450LXis were handed over to Dallas-based fractional provider on June 23.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Heightens Push for Ex-Im as Lapse Looms

New AIA chief Dave Melcher joins chorus of appeals in favor of reauthorization the bank as Congress has less than a week to act.
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel To Consider FAA Funding Bill

While House bill drew veto threat and Democrat ire, Senate bill passed subcommittee largely with bipartisan support.
ATC

Australia Declares Flight Tracking Capability

Controllers can now track aircraft in oceanic airspace east and west of Australia using automatic dependent surveillance-contract.
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Aircraft

Quest Adds Namibia, Russia to Kodiak Validations

The Kodiak is now approved in 29 countries as Quest works to expand its international presence.
Regulations and Government

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site
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Airlines

Lufthansa Faces Summer of Strikes by Cabin Crew

Union gives airline until June 30 to agree to accept terms of previous agreement
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

28 East Delivers ACJ319 VIP Completion

The company was involved in the project from pre-purchase inspection through completion.
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Safety

TSB Disappointed by Aviation Recommendation Responses

Of 29 aviation recommendations, TSB found that only three had reached the response status of "Fully Satisfactory."
Maintenance and Modifications

Chile Facility OK'd for Pilatus Service

Aerocardal named authorized service center for the Pilatus PC-12.
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Regulations and Government

What a Part 23 Rewrite Might Mean to Users

“Twice the safety at half the cost” is the FAA’s goal.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site

The flights were the first involving a large fixed-wing aircraft at one of the FAA's six national UAS test sites, Aurora says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Expands Product Offerings to Asia-Pacific Region

The company has positioned a number of products for OEM legacy products in Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Secures Gama Aviation for Booking Platform

Gama Aviation joins platform as Stratajet prepares for full commercial launch.
ATC

Aireon and Airways New Zealand Sign Airspace Agreement

The two are studying the possibility of deploying ADS-B for New Zealand and Auckland FIRs.
Accidents

Former Carson Helicopters V-P Sentenced to Prison

Steven Metheny falsified information to make the aircraft appear to meet minimum payload specs.
ATC

Canso Optimistic about African Air Safety

A single African sky approach is key to improvements.
Safety

ICAO Publishes New e-Cigarette Restrictions

After several fires, the devices are no longer allowed in checked baggage.
Safety

FAA Wants More Access to Airman Health Records

The FAA is launching an industry effort to evaluate pilot fitness to fly, plus another program for updating aeromedical technology
Regulations and Government

India Eyes Offset Components Opportunties

Indian companies are adopting new technologies as they see opportunities to supply the OEMs and first-tier suppliers.
Training and Workforce

CAE Ventures into Live Military Training

CAE has bought the NFTC flying school in Canada as a prelude to competing for more training system requirements.
Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Avionics

Grabysur Diversifies Cockpit Night Vision Products

Andalusian company has moved into new premises to accommodate strong growth.
Aircraft

India’s Aequs Gets Foothold in U.S.

U.S. subsidiary will handle low volume runs that include shipsets below four units, primarily for the B777 and 747.
Aircraft

Saft Batteries Selected for Irkut MC-21 Airliner

Onboard batteries that will provide power to start the auxiliary power unit and provide emergency backup and buffering for critical systems.
Rotorcraft

Vector To Upgrade Airbus Helicopters with Rockwell Collins Avionics

AS332/532 Mk1 Super Pumas will be the first to benefit from Pro Line Fusion suite.