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Bristow Helicopters Crews Aid Louisiana Flood Rescues

Bristow crews retrieved people from flooded homes, small boats, levees and high ground surrounded by floodwaters.
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Airlines

A4A: Airlines Edge Closer to Average Corporate Profitability

The 10 major carriers analyzed by Airlines for America collectively reported pre-tax profit of $12 billion during the first half of 2016.
Aircraft

British Hybrid Airship Makes Delayed 'First' Flight

Manufacturer says that defense is still the key market, although civil authorities EASA and UK CAA will monitor flight tests.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Predator Bs Tested for Ballistic Missile Defense

General Atomics said two MQ-9 Predator Bs participated in the Pacific Dragon naval exercise off Hawaii in late June.
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Airports

FAA Rules that Santa Monica Must Keep Airport Open

The latest decision is the FAA's response to the city of Santa Monica's appeal in a complaint brought by airport tenants and operators.
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ATC

FAA Moves Toward Five-knot Speed Adjustments for Flow

Change is designed to make airspace more efficient, enable more direct routing.
Accidents

EASA Issues Proposal for EC Rules Tied to Germanwings Crash

Opinion calls for strict psychological testing as part of class 1 medical exam, more effective oversight of aeromedical examiners
Aircraft

UK To Acquire New ASRAAM Variant for F-35B Fighters

The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile will be the first British-designed missile to enter service on the F-35.
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Aircraft

Thai F-16 Upgrade Includes German Air-to-Air Missiles

The Diehl BGT IRIS-T weapon was carried by aircraft flown to Australia for big multinational exercise.
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Aircraft

MC-21 Static Test Fuselage Arrives at Moscow Test Center

Milestone marks start of static test airframe assembly
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Accidents

Final Report on Westwind Accident Unable To Identify Cause

The airplane crashed immediately after takeoff and was destroyed.
Safety

North Texas Bizav Safety Event Now NBAA CAM Accredited

Two-day conference will be held August 31 and September 1 in Addison, Texas.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Adds Embraer Legacy 450 to Fractional Fleet

Aircraft becomes third Embraer model in fleet.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Goes With Go Rentals

A new agreement brings the bizav care rental provider to four Ross locations.
Training and Workforce

FAA Taps ERAU, U of Oklahoma for Training Research Hub

center will conduct R&D on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians.
Avionics

1H16 Avionics Sales Slump 6.5%, Says AEA

Avionics sales for the first half of 2016 amounted to more than $1.1 billion, according to the AEA.
Charter & Fractional

Texas Air Shuttle Launches All-you-can-fly Service

The new scheduled public charter provider is flying from GA airports in the Dallas, Houston and Austin areas.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Deploys Puma UAS From Patrol Ships, Destroyers

The hand-launched drone supports surface ships that do not have their own organic helicopter or aircraft capability, according to the Navy.
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FBOs

Hangar Space Going Like Hotcakes at Texas Airport

Adding to its already impressive 300,000+ sq ft of indoor aircraft storage, McKinney National Airport says more hangars are to come.
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FBOs

Service Provider Takes Over Management of Oregon Airport

McMinnville Municipal Airport will be managed by Konect Aviation Oregon.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Augmented Reality Supports Lufthansa Technik Completions

The AR capability will streamline the refurbishment process.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aviation Clean Air Teams with Greenpoint

The latter will install the former's air purification systems.
FBOs

New Mexico FBO Adds Storage Space

Jet Center at Santa Fe is now adding a small hangar.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Air Center Shows Plan for ACJ350

The VIP project has plenty of room for business and personal activities.
Avionics

Cabin Electronics 2016

Manufacturers want to give customers what they need today and build in capacity for what they will require tomorrow.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

OmnAvia Interiors and Spectra Interior Products To Market New Interiors Finish

Blusky Armor 1027 available for aerospace applications.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bell Seat Cushions Get EASA Nod

The Ramm seat cushions will soon be available for all seating positions.
ATC

New Entity Assumes Responsibility for Argentina's ATC System

EANA is a Ministry of Transport company that provides air navigation services separately of Argentina's Civil Aviation Administration.
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FBOs

Epic Card Now Accepted in Beijing

Private jet operators flying to China's capital can now use another payment option.
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Security

Astronautics Helps Form Wisconsin Aero Research Group

Astronautics will host a research lab at its Milwaukee campus, to facilitate study of aerospace security and cyber projects.