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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Facebook Reveals First Flight of Solar-Powered Aquila Drone

The social networking company is developing the high-flying aircraft to close gaps in global Internet coverage.
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Engines

Hartzell Introduces Rebuilt Alternators To Help Meet Demand

As it deals with supply chain issues surrounding its new built gear-driven alternators, Hartzell goes the factory-refurb route.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific Completes Aeromil Integration

The move adds Cessna sales, maintenance and charter to its offerings.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Eases RVSM Application Process

Rule eliminates "the burden and expense of developing, processing and approving RVSM maintenance programs.”
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Wins Cuba Clearance

joins a small but growing number of Part 135 operators authorized to fly commercial flights to the island nationJet Aviation joins
Airlines

Nav Canada Announces Rate Reductions for ATC Services

The Canadian air navigation service provider last revised its rate structure in 2007, the year after it was established.
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Airlines

Lufthansa, Honeywell, Airbus Partner on Runway Safety System

The parties will develop a new system combining the Airbus Runway Overrun Protection System and Honeywell's SmartLanding technology.
Aircraft

More J-20 Stealth Fighters Built in China

The long-range interceptor may be nearing entry into service, although questions remain over the maturity of the intended indigenous powerplants.
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Aircraft

Farnborough Show Brought Plenty of Defense News

A round-up of AIN’s comprehensive coverage of the event.
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Airlines

Thailand's Nok Air Eyes China Expansion, Renewed Profitability

The low-fare carrier anticipates returning to profitability by the fourth quarter and deriving more revenue from China and the region.
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Avionics

NavWorx Offers Affordable ADS-B to the Experimental Set

The company's ADS600-EXP unit was specifically designed for experimental and light-sport aircraft
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Mobile Bizjet Mx Fleet Marks Milestone

Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Customer Response Teammobile fleet has now performed more 4,000 maintenance events since its launch in 2013.
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Safety

NTSB Warns of Dangers of Flying with Cataracts

The safety board recommends that the FAA and AOPA educate pilots about safety risks involved with flying with cataracts.
Avionics

Garmin Shrinks Flight Stream 510 onto Multimedia Card

Garmin's new Flight Stream 510 enables wireless communication between installed avionics and mobile devices.
Airports

FAA To Change Runway Conditions Reporting on October 1

Actual runway conditions will be communicated to pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform.
Regulations and Government

FAA Extension Targets Number of Safety, Security Issues

Bill, however, saves debate on other issues for more comprehensive bill.
Avionics

Voice Commands, New Gestures Enabled For Garmin GTN

The free Garmin GTN software upgrade is available in August and adds a number of new features to the GTN series navigators.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Reaches One-dozen Mark in G5000 Sales

The company is offering special pricing through the first week of August.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Offers ADS-B OUT Upgrade for Beechjets

Deal includes a Pro Line 21 upgrade credit when an ADS-B installation is purchased
Maintenance and Modifications

Collins Venue Selected for Flying Colours ExecLiners

The first installation has taken place in a CRJ200 conversion.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Installs Ka-band in VIP A340

The company holds the first EASA STC for installation of the Ka-band antenna.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall and Michelin Announce Collaboration Agreement

The deal is intended to improve customer service through streamlined logistics.
Aircraft

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough
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Rotorcraft

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough
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Aircraft

UAC and Comac Work on Budget for New Widebody Program

The new joint venture between Russia's UAC and China's Comac and Avic is firming up plans for its planned new widebody.
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Accidents

Loose Latches Caused Citation Excel Cowling Detachment

Cessna has confirmed that there have been two other similar incidents to Citation 560XLs, both in 2008.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Introduces SSJ100 Variant for Sports Team Travel

Concept is enhanced by medical and IT solutions to reduce jet lag, hypoxia, dehydration, stress on the body and aerophobia.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey

The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First Private H175

The helicopter will be based on a yacht in Europe.
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Rotorcraft

Innova Speeds Composite Helicopters Development

Announced as a kit project, the C630 will now be a certified model.
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