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Honeywell Looks At Mind and Speech Control for Future Cockpits

Honeywell is researching a range of pilot inputs to create an environment in which the pilot has multiple means to control an aircraft.
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Accidents

Accidents: June 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Aircraft

German Defense Needs Debated at Berlin Air Show

New UAVs, heavy helicopters and air defense missiles were pitched – and an all-German OPV made its debut
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Accidents

EASA Grounds Airbus AS332 L2/EC225 LP Fleet

Investigators have found a fatigue failure in the main gearbox of the H225 (EC225 LP) that crashed near Bergen, Norway, in April.
Avionics

Airbus Insists: German ‘Sensor House’ Has Strong Future

The divestment plan for its electronics and border security business has been explained by the European aerospace giant
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Avionics

JetBlue To Equip Airbus Fleet for Space-based ADS-B

The airline will install ADS-B Out and space-based ADS-B capability during cabin interior modifications beginning in August.
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Regulations and Government

Man Indicted for Flying Bizjets Without Authorization

Lacking type certification and then even his pilot's license didn't deter a California man from flying passengers in a Falcon 10, authorities allege.
Airlines

Cautious Optimism Prevails at IATA AGM

Despite big profits, Tyler sees ‘upside’ for airlines
Airlines

IATA Urging Governments to Repatriate Airline Revenues

Total blocked funds exceed $5 billion, according to the association
Aircraft

New Engines For Russia’s Heavy-lift Helicopter

The country’s drive to eliminate reliance on Ukrainian powerplants continues, with the Mi-26 next in line.
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Aircraft

Embraer Starts Legacy 450/500 Production in U.S.

Up to 600 new employees will be added at the U.S. facility for Legacy production.
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Aircraft

First T-50A Jet Trainer Makes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin is proposing the variant of the Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle for the U.S. Air Force's T-X trainer requirement.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Steps Up Research of Drone Countermeasures

The agency has signed cooperative research and development agreements to test counter-drone systems from several companies at selected airports.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Unveils New High-speed Compound Helo

As part of Europe's Clean Sky 2 research program, demonstrator is to fly in 2019.
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Accidents

AIBN, Airbus Helicopters Zero In on H225 Crash Cause

Lift-strut attachment is suspect number one, according to airframer.
Aircraft

Airbus Focused on ‘Protecting’ A350, Speeding A320 Ramp Up

Other projects include A330-900neo with higher takeoff weight capability
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Training and Workforce

FlightSimCom 2016 Opens June 11 at New England Air Museum

The fourth annual FlightSimCon celebrates the world of desktop flight simulation.
Accidents

Piaggio UAS Prototype Crashes, Financial Picture Fuzzy

Crash of its P.1HH Hammerhead UAS on May 31 did not cause casualties or damage to maritime craft.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom TH180 Resumes Flight Testing

The flight-test program had been halted after a hard off-airport landing that destroyed the program's first test vehicle on February 12.
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Training and Workforce

Free Online Human Factors Mx Course Available

Curriculum covers human error, oversight and fatigue, among other topics.
Regulations and Government

FAA Plans Public Meeting about Helicopter Filters

The agency's proposed policy guidance is raising fears that the requirements could end development of inlet barrier filters in the aftermarket.
Aircraft

New Canadian Training Requirement Attracts Rival Bidders

CAE and Discovery Air also eye contracted-out opportunities elsewhere, including the UK.
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Warn Members To Prepare for New Labor Rule

The Department of Labor is doubling the threshold for exempt employees.
Aircraft

First Boeing P-8A for Australia Has Flown

The country’s Defence White Paper has suggested a re-order, plus other new acquisitions.
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Airports

Noise-abatement Plan Proposed for Bob Hope Airport

Proposed noise-compatibility program for the Southern California airport is scheduled to be approved or disapproved by the FAA on or before November 7.
Charter & Fractional

Court Sends Flight Options/Flexjet To Negotiation Table

Court Sides with Teamsters on seniority list and voluntary separation agreement offer.
Airlines

Leap Powered A320Neo Wins EASA/FAA Certification

First airplane scheduled for delivery to Turkey's Pegasus Airlines around mid-year
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force, Boeing Extend KC-46A Deliveries Schedule

Technical issues with the refueling boom and drogue systems have caused the service to postpone its Milestone C production decision to August.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Viking Names Twin Otter Service Center in Russia

The approval covers the Twin Otter 400 and legacy de Havilland Canada aircraft.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Number 2 Takes Flight

First flight confirms “basic characteristics and functionality”
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