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European Space Agency, Inmarsat Complete Satcom Design

The 'Iris Precursor' program aims to support initial 4D flight-path control by satellite by 2018.

EASA Calls for Mandatory Mental Screening of Pilots

Task force report to EC contains six main recommendations

Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise

More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.

Toward The Unknown: Soaring To New Heights with the Perlan II

The two-seat glider is pressurized to fly at the edge of space, which it will reach by riding stratospheric mountain waves.

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Bombardier Returns To UTC for CFO Successor

John Di Bert becomes the third UTC executive to take a senior position at Bombardier this year.

Gagan Costs Draw Resistance from India’s Airlines

Operators claim mandate could ground fleets

Chinese Manufacturer DJI Hires Prominent 'Drone Lawyer'

Known for challenging the FAA's first enforcement action against a drone operator, Schulman joins other experts hired by the drone industry.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pilot Group Decries Deregulation Proposal Circulating in ICAO

ICAO denies suggestions by the European Cockpit Association that the process for formulating policy on airline deregulation has been mishandled.

Updated L-410 Turboprop Rolls Out in Czech Republic

Latest version of the 19-seat commuter airplane features new avionics, more powerful engines

Contract Rejection by Delta Pilots Nixes Big Order

Deal off for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs, 20 Embraer 190s, confirms Delta CEO

Malaysia Airlines Prepares To Scale Back Network

Plans call for first large-scale service cuts since downing of MH17

FSF Holding Safety Data Collection Focus Groups

Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) workshops being held in Asia-Pacic and Pan-America.

Regulations and Government

Lufthansa Technik Set To Open New MRO Base in Puerto Rico

The facility in Aguadilla promises to generate $2.2 billion in economic impact over 30 years for the financially troubled U.S. territory.

Maintenance and Modifications

Inadequate Cargo Restraint Brought Down 747 at Bagram

At least one armored vehicle on board shifted rearward as the airplane took off, crippling key systems

ATSB Publishes Ag Flying Review

The agricultural flying sector recorded only 13 accidents from May 2014 to April 2015.

European Commission Approves Co-Funding for ATM Projects

With European Union co-funding, €650 million in public and private investment will be applied to begin air traffic management modernization.

U.S. Commerce Agency Plans Meetings on Drone Privacy

The NTIA will convene interested parties to develop best practices for drone 'privacy, accountability and transparency.'

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Reissues Order on Drones

The agency seeks to clarify the current guidance.

Regulations and Government

Safety Violations Could Cost SkyWest More Than $1M

The proposed civil penalty is the result of operating six aircraft beyond inspection limits.

KLM Academy Chooses APS for Upset Prevention Training

Loss of control in flight represents the most severe hull loss causal factor in commercial aviation worldwide over the past 10 years.

Training and Workforce

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