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Safety

FAA Ponders Revocation of Glider Transponder Exemption

On the basis of a midair and dozens of near-collisions, the agency is soliciting advice.
Training and Workforce

C-130J Training System Reaches Milestone

Provided, maintained and upgraded by CAE, the C-130J training system for the RAF has reached 15 years of service
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Training and Workforce

CAE Wins $90M in Airline Training Business

Deals with some 30 global airlines encompasses everything from cadet pilot training to sales of flight simulators.
Aircraft

Deliveries of Iomax Archangel Begin

The first of 24 Archangels has just been delivered to the UAE
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Paves Way for Next-Gen IFEC

The Middle East’s largest aircraft leasing company, Aviation Lease and Finance Co. (ALAFCO), has selected the full suite of Rockwell Collins avionics.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship Lands Commercial Reseller

Company will not build its first full-scale Hybrid Airship until a customer is secured.
Aircraft

Antonov Steps Up Plans for An-188 Airlifter

The Ukrainian manufacturer wants to offer an alternative
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Aircraft

ATR Boosts Production, Unveils New Combi Option and Galley

A new passenger/freight combination version of the ATR72-600 is due to enter service at the end of 2015.
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Aircraft

High-Level Dignitaries Highlight U.S. Presence at Show

The U.S Pavilion includes 230 of the 320 American companies exhibiting at the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft

Boeing Choses UTC For 777X Power Systems

UTC is making big investments in more efficient use of electrical power in aircraft.
Engines

Rolls Proud of Trent 1000 Success on 787

UK manufacturer continues to work toward the new –TEN version of the Trent 1000, which it hopes will be first to power the Boeing 787-10.
Aircraft

Viking Announces New Sales Representatives for Twin Otter Series 400

Liftec will serve as the company’s sales representative for eastern Europe, CIS and the Baltic states.
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Aircraft

Fokker Teams with Comac on ARJ21-700 Bizliner Variant

Fokker brings expertise in similar bizliner conversions with jets such as the Fokker F28 and F70, as well as the Bombardier CRJ700.
Aircraft

Garuda Shares $20 Billion Deals Between Boeing and Airbus

The Indonesian carrier committed to buying a mix of 787s, 737s and A350XWBs.
Rotorcraft

UTC To Offload Sikorsky Rotorcraft Business

Parent company still has to make up its mind about selling or spinning off Sikorsky.
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Regulations and Government

Proposed Massachusetts Bill Would Repeal Tax Exemption

Business aviation leaders appear before state Senate hearing in Boston to fight measure.
Safety

Martin-Baker: Saving Lives in the Family Way

From the F-35 to basic trainers, British company offers world’s fighter pilots a means of escape.
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Aircraft

JF-17 Thunder Gets First Export Customer

First delivery is due in 2017.
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Avionics

Honeywell Shows Off Boeing 757 Flying Technology Lab

The avionics manufacturer demonstrated its SmartRunway and SmartLanding systems on a flight from Paris Le Bourget Airport.
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Aircraft

Cessna Displays Grand Caravan EX Special Mission Demonstrator

Cessna's turboprop single may perform aerial survey, air ambulance, paratrooper, amphibious, surveillance, training and combat operations.
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Aircraft

ATR Expects To Log $1.98B in New Show Business

Japan Air Commuter and Binter were among the first of ATR’s new customers to be announced at this year’s Paris show.
Aircraft

Aerospace Breaks Through Barriers to 3-D Printing Benefits

As larger parts can be made at lower cost through additive manufacturing, 3-D printing is making more sense for aerospace.
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Avionics

Crane's Transformers Selected for Comac C919, Gulfstreams

Crane has the latest in transformer rectifier units.
Training and Workforce

Gulf Aviation Event to Focus on Pilot Human Factors

Will address the issue of whether airlines should revise their training standards and operating procedures in the light of recent accidents.
Aircraft

Embraer Predicts 6,350 Narrowbody Deliveries Over Next 20 Years

Company sees a demand for 2,250 units in the 70- to 90-seat segment and 4,100 in the 90- to 130-seat category.
Aircraft

Starburst Provides Startup Acceleration

Twenty of the 30 startups that have benefited from the Paris office’s business acceleration services are represented at Salon du Bourget this year.
Aircraft

Airbus Books ACJ319neo Order

The aircraft will expand Alpha Star's VIP charter operation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron Awaits Key UAV Decisions

Textron’s UAV range is being considered for a number of competitions, including France’s tactical UAS requirement.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Foresees $650 Billion Market for 60- to 150-seat Airliners

Manufacturer of Q400, CRJ1000 and CSeries sees robust growth
Rotorcraft

Milestone Signs Deal for Airbus, Bell Helos

Milestone ups order with Airbus Helicopters, while signing LOI for 20 Bell 525 Relentless.