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Quest Shows Kodiaks, Nears Composite Float STC

Company’s appearance this week in Lakeland, Fla., comes just one week after the Kodiak made its European airshow debut at Aero Friedrichshafen.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

X-47B Accomplishes First Unmanned Aerial Refueling Mission

The Northrop Grumman-built unmanned combat demonstrator will be retired now that it has completed its final test objective.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Adds Utility EC145 to Product Line

The utility variant features increased payload, standardized interior and equipment list designed for multi missions.
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Training and Workforce

ASU Pilots Train with PilotEdge Simulated ATC

The PilotEdge live air traffic control system for flight simulators helps trainee pilots learn how to interact with controllers.
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Hosts Wx Center at SNF 2015

Company partnering with SkyVector to provide flight planning, weather and flight-plan filing for attendees at Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In.
Aircraft

Avidyne Touchscreens Selected for Sun Flyer Trainer

All-electric trainer aircraft to include low-power, high-fidelity touchscreen displays from Avidyne.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Again Holds Scavenger Hunt at SNF

The grand prize, a custom desktop aircraft model worth more than $500, will be awarded to the contestant with the most points.
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Aircraft

FAA Proposes $430,000 Civil Penalty Against Beechcraft

Civil penalty proposal stems from customer reports of fuel leaks on 43 Barons produced between January 2012 and November 2013.
Regulations and Government

Key Lawmaker Introduces ATC Privatization Bill

Rep. Mica introduces privatization bill as FAA reauthorization talks increasingly focus on ATC governance.
Rotorcraft

Former Carson VP Faces Jail for Crash Record Fraud

Federal government charged that Carson executive falsified helicopter performance charts to obtain more than $50 million in Forest Service contracts.
Rotorcraft

East Hampton Expected To Adopt Curfews at KHTO

Proposal would impose new curfews for all aircraft and operating limits on noisier aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Develops App for In-flight Weather Updates

The app alerts of potential weather hazards along a flight path, helping pilots plan for weather-related diversions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Receives FAA Approval

The company is seeing more demand for interior refurbs on the long-range, large-cabin aircraft popular in the region.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Forms Consulting Services Arm

John McGraw to lead the new consulting services, which will address a range of regulatory and operational issues.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research

Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Gets FAA OK for Gulfstream G650

The facility is authorized to provide line and base maintenace for the G650.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Euravia Lands Major Middle East PT6 MRO Contract

The company supports more than 200 civil and defense customers in more than 50 countries.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSimCon Coming to Connecticut

The annual convention of flight simulator enthusiasts will feature live demos of Boston Virtual ATC controllers working with desktop simulator fliers.
Aircraft

One Aviation Provided 'Exit Strategy' for Sikorsky

Eclipse also decided to bring Eclipse 550 fuselage and tail production in-house from Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies Relocating in the Fall

The company is moving to a larger space and increasing its staff to meet growing demand for its services.
ATC

Natca's Rinaldi Urges Change in U.S. ATC System

Rinaldi declines to jump into funding debate, but says stable, predictable funding flow necessary.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Reorganizes Bombers Under One Command

B-1Bs will shift from the Air Combat Command to join B-2s, B-52s and LRS-B under the Air Force Global Strike Command.
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Safety

NTSB Releases Safety Video on Mis-rigged Controls

The video highlights several fatal accidents in which the aircraft's controls were mis-rigged.
Accidents

TSB Reports on Metro Loss of Control

The crew experienced a loss of left engine power at 500 feet above ground level due to the failure of an internal engine component.
Regulations and Government

Huerta: Administration Open to Alternative ATC Models

Huerta cautions that any changes to ATC governance structure must consider unintended consequences
Aircraft

Cessna Secures EASA Approval for 14-place Caravan

Approval for higher density configuration comes as Europe progresses toward commercial single-engine turbine IMC approval.
Aircraft

SubSonex Jet To Make Worldwide Debut at SNF 2015

Personal jet will take part in the afternoon aerial display on the opening and closing days of the show
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus H Care Comes with Financial Guarantees

The company has set its sights on being a more customer-centric organization.
Aircraft

Sun 'n' Fun Airshow Kicks Off in Florida

More than 500 exhibitors are booked this year and the number of aircraft coming in for the event is estimated at 10,000, ranging from ultralights to jets.
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Avionics

Operators’ Fans STC Options Growing

With a variety of equipment and STC options on the market, operators have choices when it comes to Fans equipage.