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NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

Bill Carey

The unmanned aircraft system will be for military use but will not carry weapons.

Insitu Planning Larger Variant of Integrator UAS

AIN Staff

Currency devaluation and political unrest in Ukraine have both hindered Air Astana's growth plans.

Air Astana Floats above Choppy Economic Waters

Vladimir Karnozov

SCAC has delivered 10 Superjet SSJ100s in Aeroflot's "Full" configuration.

Aeroflot Now Fully Equipped with ‘Full’ Superjets

Neelam Mathews

At its recent air transport summit in Brussels, Global IT provider SITA launched a common-use beacon registry.

SITA Introduces iBeacon Tech at Airports 

Probable cause for San Francisco crash mainly focuses on the Asiana pilots.

Asiana 214 Crew Errors Caused Accident, Rules NTSB

Agency says its authority to regulate model airplanes dates back to 2012.

FAA Reminds Users That It Regulates Model Airplanes

Although the statistics on fatal accidents points downward, the month of July appears to buck this trend.

July Is the Deadliest Month for Helicopter Accidents

GAO Reviews Safety Management System Implementation

The Twin Otter was on a VFR flight plan at 12,500 feet when it hit terrain.

Canadian Investigation of Twin Otter Accident Inconclusive

As many as eight bullets may have been fired at the Airbus from the ground.

Gunfire Kills Passenger on Pakistan Airlines Flight

Asiana Releases Statement on 777 Accident

As one European air traffic control strike ended, another began.

Belgian Controllers Strike as French Shutdown Ends

New MH370 data analysis hopes to tighten a re-defined search area.

Australia Changes MH370 Search Area Again

Pilots were both temporarily blinded by laser.

757 Lasered in Siberia

Target date for first flight of the aerial refueling tanker is now the third quarter, according to Boeing.

Boeing Targets Third-quarter Start of KC-46A Flight Testing

Rob Finfrock

Honeywell is adapting its EGPWS technology to develop a new Passive Wingtip Protection Systems to help avoid ground collisions. 

EGPWS-based Wingtip Protection Prevents Ground Collisions

Chris Pocock

The U.S. Air Force could eventually acquire 112 combat rescue helicopters based on the UH-60M Black Hawk in a deal worth $7.9 billion, said Sikorsky.

Sikorsky Finally Lands New U.S. Rescue Helicopter

Harfang UAS will fly with the French Air Force at least through 2017.

France Keeps Harfang UAS Despite Reaper Buy

Still awaiting deliveries from the U.S., Iraq buys second-hand fighters from Russia, which are scheduled to arrive in a few days.

Frustrated Iraqi PM Buys Russian Fighters

Ian Sheppard

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry lists customer service and cost-effectiveness as key to popularity with aircraft owners, but there are other attractions.

Isle of Man Sees No Slowdown in Registrations

Ramis combines imagery intelligence, electronic intelligence, signals intelligence and communications intelligence.

Boeing Touts King Air-based 'Ramis' Surveillance Aircraft

With the receipt of the Citation X+’s type certificate, Cessna can again claim that it produces the world’s fastest civil airplane.

Cessna’s Citation X+ Earns FAA Approval

Curt Epstein

Known primarily for its FBO network, Landmark Aviation’s aircraft management division has seen rapid growth over the past few months.

Landmark Boosts Burgeoning Management Fleet

Charles Alcock

Piaggio is offering the new tank as an option on both the existing Avanti II and the new Evo.

Avanti’s Range Increased with Auxiliary Tank Approval

With the FAA holding firm on its 2020 ADS-B mandate, experts advise that now is the time to talk to your avionics shop.

Clock Is Ticking on 2020 NextGen Compliance

Granted authorization last week by the FAA, Texas A&M flies its first UAV mission along the Gulf Coast.

UAV Flights Begin at Fourth National Test Site

A landing went wrong last week at Friedman Memorial Airport in Idaho.

FAA Investigates Runway Departure

Mid Atlantic Sim Center aims to provide helicopter full-flight simulator training for both sides of the Atlantic.

New Helicopter Training Center Launched in Iceland

The propeller maker agrees to provide the props for TBMs for another five years.

Daher-Socata and Hartzell Ink New Deal

An annual art show draws private aircraft to Basel.

Air Service Basel Sees Record Activity

The GA hub looks to consolidate piston aircraft activities in a new $21 million facility.

Van Nuys Launches New Propeller Park

Ian Goold

Development of the Embraer E190-E2 has progressed through joint design definition. 

Embraer's E190-E2 Cruises Through Joint Definition Phase 

AIN Blog: 1940 Air Terminal Museum: A Trip to the Past at Houston Hobby

David A. Lombardo

Total Track System tracks tools, maintenance, equipment, work orders, inventory, capital assets and job costing.

Dynamic Systems Launches Total Track System

William Dennis

Chinese airlines have cut service to the Malaysian state of Sabah after a spate of kidnappings.

Kidnappings in Malaysia Curb Chinese Airline Service

MRO expands to 660,000 sq ft.

Grand Opening Set for Duncan Aviation’s Expanded Lincoln Facility

The service provider is the first MRO to take part in the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Program.

AAR Signs Data-sharing Pact with FAA

MRO builds on existing relationship

FL Technics Jets To Support Hawker Fleet

The facility at Tianjin Binhai International Airport specializes in supporting Bombardier and Embraer aircraft.

ExecuJet Mx Tianjin, China Open for Business

Get info from Gulfstream and the weather at your destination.

Gulfstream Revamps Website and Mobile App

As director of maintenance, Kennedy will manage MRO functions.

Pro Star Aviation Names Thomas Kennedy as DOM

The DGen 380 targets the personal light jet market.

Price Induction Takes Geared Turbofan Engine on Tour

Video delivers how-to information on inspecting Citation fuel tanks for signs of microbiological growth, fungus and corrosion damage.

Cessna Offers Video on Microbiological Growth in Fuel Tanks

Airworthiness directive requires inspection for cracks of the affected brake assembly, with repair or replacement as necessary.

FAA Proposes Brake Assembly AD for Embraer Phenom

Gregory Polek

Boeing expects its new panel assembly line (PAL) to significantly cut final assembly times of the 737.

Boeing’s New PAL Ready for Move into Renton

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport will see renovation of both runways and a taxiway reconfiguration over the next six years.

Tennessee Airport to Launch Major Renovation Project

The pilot of the Joint Strike Fighter conventional takeoff and landing variant aborted the takeoff “due to a fire in the back end of the aircraft.”

F-35A Flights at Eglin Suspended After Fighter Catches Fire

Chad Trautvetter

Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.

Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet

The National Air Transportation Association believes a new NPRM on the issue of federal excise taxes on aircraft management services is imminent.

NATA Anticipates FET Ruling Soon

Matt Thurber

The legal wrangling over the proposed closure of California’s Santa Monica Airport continues.

SMO Airport Officials Accused of Conflict of Interest

Adhering to EASA Third Country Operator program application deadlines can help operators avoid a disruption of service to Europe.

NATA Provides EU TCO Guidance

Deliveries of the new light jet to Europe can now begin.

Cessna’s M2 Gets EASA OK

The new program from Jeppesen offers worldwide navigation charts on Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablets, and allows split-screen dual application usage.

Mobile FliteDeck Pro for Windows 8 Released

Agency seeks more time to ponder whether to make the New York North Shore Helicopter Route permanent.

FAA Extends Long Island Helicopter Rule

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A group of local luminaries is chosen for enshrinement in the Golden State’s newly launched aviation pantheon.

California Aviation Hall of Fame Honors Initial Class

NBAA member companies step up to provide career development support for this year’s 42 flight attendant/flight technician scholarship winners.

NBAA Announces Flight Attendant Scholarships

Asiana Flight 214's crew mismanaged their approach and failed to adequately monitor airspeed.

Authorities Cite Approach ‘Mismanagement’ in Asiana Crash

Jeff Burger

AIN Blog: Why You Might Not Need Business Jet Traveler's 2014 Buyers' Guide (and Why You Probably Do)

FAA Claims Authority Over Unsafe Model Aircraft Flights

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

AAIB develops five safety recommendations for the FAA focused on lithium battery technology.

787 ELT Fire Caused by Improper Battery Wiring

Thierry Dubois

Training with new emergency breathing systems is to start shortly, and a study of body size and shape study is under way to make egress safer.

North Sea Offshore Helo Pax To Get Improved EBS in July

GIV operators are reminded to adhere to operating procedures on gust lock activation.

GIV Pilot Offers Control Lock Operating Suggestions

An A320 pilot’s inputting of an incorrect altimeter setting nearly caused a CFIT accident.

Distraction Cited in Airbus Near CFIT

FAA wants to be certain crews understand their roles and onboard equipment.

FAA Updates In-Flight Fire Advisory Circular

Westwind gained little altitude before rolling into the ground.

Westwind Accident in Huntsville Claims Three Lives

French ATC strike will run from June 24 to June 29.

French Air Traffic Controllers To Strike

Remote control tower could begin operations this fall.

Sweden Approves First Remote Control Tower

Safety Board Meeting will detail the probable cause of the July 2013 crash.

NTSB Will Hold Meeting on Asiana 214

Long user manuals can add to the burden of understanding new cockpit technology.

NBAA Reminds Pilots To Master Cockpit Technology

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight 

AIN Blog: Trouble With Gust Locks

David Donald

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements. 

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

Previous EC725s for the nation's armed services were only partially assembled in Brazil.

Brazilian Production of EC725 Makes Progress

Assembly of the midsize business jet includes several technological advancements, according to Cessna, such as the use of new automated robotics and ergono

Cessna Spools Up Citation Latitude Production Line

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

“Airports are a key component in our transportation system, and they are an important element in business aviation operations,” Bolen said.

NBAA: Congress Must Support Airports Both Big and Small

Story “fails to acknowledge the significant progress general aviation manufacturers have made to improve safety,” noted GAMA.

Aviation Groups Slam ‘USA Today’ Story on GA Safety

“We have always maintained that anything a user fee can do, a fuel tax can do better and more efficiently,” he said.

Bolen Thanks Genav Caucus for Opposition to User Fees

Charity event will feature a silent and live auction, as well as a cocktail networking hour and a dinner.

Three Dog Night To Headline at NBAA/CAN Soirée

The helicopter set an unofficial speed record of 255 knots a year ago.

Airbus X3 Demonstrator Now Part of Paris Air and Space Museum Collection

U.S. entity allows EVO to provide faster service to clients and eliminates currency fluctuation or bank-fee issues.

EVO Jet Services Opens U.S. Subsidiary to Serve North American Customers

NARA members must follow a code of ethics.

Embry-Riddle Aero University, LL Johns & Associates Join NARA

Project is designed to help raise awareness of the importance of aviation and the economic impact it has in the state.

Colorado Aviation Groups Seek Signatures for Aviation License Plate Project

Roger Boudreau

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

The company will modify two Bell 412EPs for Atlantic Airways.

Aero Dynamix Receives EASA Bell 412 NVG STC

The Airbus A350-900 ran through a battery of tests in temperatures exceeding 104 deg F. 

A350-900 Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain 

The multi-mode radar will increase situational awareness and threat warning in a high-traffic littoral environment, according to the company.

Content Archive: June 2014

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