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Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation's U.S. Division Secures EASA TCO Approval

Gama Aviation is one of the first operators to receive the recognition.
Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Advances in Senate

The Commerce Committee approved the comprehensive FAA reauthorization bill as a short-term extension is signed off in the House.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Darpa Advances Indoor Capabilities of Quadcopter Drones

Quadcopters flying autonomously in GPS-denied environments could help in urban settings, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency asserts.
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Maintenance and Modifications

L-3 NGT-9000 Adds TAWS and ADS-B Traffic Alerting

Pricing for the two software upgrades is $4,000 for eTaws and $665 for ATAS.
FBOs

Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs

Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.
Training and Workforce

Part 135 Training Changes Recommended

An industry working group has submitted recommendations to the FAA to improve training for Part 135 pilots.
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Launches Boost Online Engine Tracking

Launch customers are Heli-Union, HeliDax, Helicopters Italia, Advanced Helicopter Services and Bristow Group.
Avionics

Archangel AHR75 AHRS Receives TSO

The lightweight MEMS-based AHRS is approved in the U.S. and Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter’s Service Network To Grow in Turkey

The company holds approvals to work on several Bell models.
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Heliparts Opens São Paulo Facility

Brazil is home to a large concentration of civilian helicopter operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Names North Africa Service Facility

The North African company has been providing transportation services for several decades.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation To Work on Embraer Legacy 450 and 500

The company can cover all scheduled maintenance on the two models.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Launches Maintenance Loyalty Program

Customers can earn a 2 percent credit toward future work.
Regulations and Government

European Operators Prepare for SET-IMC

The UK CAA may use "exemptive powers" to overcome delays in formalizing the commercial SET-IMC legislation.
Aircraft

India's HAL Seeks Partners for New Regional Aircraft

Request for information calls for responses by April 11
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier To Offer SmartSky on In-service Bizjets

The SmartSky will provide speeds and capability 10 times that of most available inflight networks.
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Aircraft

First Falcon 8X for India Set for Delivery in 2016

Dassault is exhibiting its latest Falcon 2000LXS at the India Aviation show in Hyderabad.
Aircraft

Kawasaki Heavy Starts Major Assembly of Boeing 787-10

Milestone reached two weeks ahead of schedule
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Avionics

L-3 ESI-500 Standby Instrument TSO’d and STC’d

The AML-STC is for Class I, II and III Part 23 airplanes and Part 27 helicopters
Avionics

Satcom Direct Acquisition To Operate As Comsat

The operating name recognizes the company's heritage as part of Comsat Mobile.
Aircraft

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator
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Safety

AIN Blog: AOA Must Be Here To Stay

Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?
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Aircraft

First A320 Freighter Lite Approaches Critical Design Review

Program developer Pacavi expects certification in June 2017
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Aircraft

Operation Inherent Resolve Continues Despite Ceasefire

European and other nations indicate their willingness to support U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State and other terrorists.
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Regulations and Government

House Preps for Second Short-Term FAA Extension

The short-term extension is expected to easily clear both the House and Senate continue to work on a long-term, more comprehensive bill.
Safety

Single-Pilot Ops, Ground Handling Top NBAA Safety List

Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.
Accidents

NTSB: Pilot Responded Incorrectly to Engine Failure in Wichita FSI Crash

The NTSB determined that available evidence indicated the pilot failed to follow emergency procedures for an engine failure during takeoff.
Airports

U.S. Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over SMO's Fate

NBAA backed lower court's assertion that the 12-year statute of limitations had long expired over the city of Santa Monica's complaints.
Accidents

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany
FBOs

Pennsylvania FBO Completes Major Expansion

The Latrobe facility extended both its terminal and ramp space.
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