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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection

Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy

The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Response to Germanwings Tragedy Does Not Inspire Confidence

Stunned by the Germanwings crash, the air transport industry's response has not been coherent or convincing.
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Aircraft

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
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Safety

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
ATC

FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace

Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
Rotorcraft

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.
Accidents

Pilot Unions Protest Germanwings Investigation Leaks

Pilot unions are unhappy that French prosecutors quickly pressed criminal charges after cockpit voice recorder contents were leaked to the media.
Airlines

Atlanta, Beijing Remain World's Top Two Busiest Airports

The world's top four busiest airports for passengers all saw increases in 2014 and retained their rankings from the previous year.
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Airports

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol

Services in and out slowly returning to normal
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Regulations and Government

EASA Releases A-NPA on Light Aircraft Standards

EASA moving forward as timing in the U.S. remains uncertain.
Regulations and Government

EASA Changes Position on Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

Agency recommends two crewmembers on flight deck at all times
Aircraft

HondaJet Receives Provisional FAA Certification

Provisional certification from the FAA paves the way for full type certification "in the next few months."
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Delivers First Six MD 530F Armed Scouts to Afghanistan

The first six of 12 new MD 530F armed scout helicopters destined for the Afghan Air Force arrived in Kabul earlier this month.
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Accidents

Prosecutor Says Germanwings Copilot Purposely Crashed A320

CVR recordings indicate copilot refused captain's re-entry into cockpit
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Safety

Global Aerospace Subsidizing Upset Recovery Training

Aviation insurer subsidizing 25 percent of the cost per pilot to customers who complete Calspan’s advanced maneuvering and upset recovery training in 2015.
Regulations and Government

A4A Seeks Self-Funded ATO With Stakeholder Board

A4A asks Congress to consider air traffic reforms that would remove governmental constraints and improve ability to manage assets.
Accidents

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation
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FBOs

UVair FBO Network Adds to Roster

Glacier Jet Center, the lone FBO at Montana’s Glacier Park International Airport, is the latest location to join the UVair FBO Network.
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FBOs

Eagle Creek To Acquire Montgomery Aviation FBO/MROs

Eagle Creek Aviation Services reached an agreement this week to acquire Montgomery Aviation’s three FBO/MROs in Indiana.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan

Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.
Rotorcraft

More Layoffs at Bell Helicopter

Company laying off 315 more employees and suspending all new external hiring, citing declining production of the V-22 and a softer commercial market.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Industry Confronts Ambiguity Over Cockpit Access

The Germanwings A320 crash has revealed inconsistency and uncertainty over cockpit access rules.
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Aircraft

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service
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ATC

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Preserve Access

NBAA, NATA warn that they would not support FAA changes that threaten access, costs of system.
Regulations and Government

FAA 'Interim Policy' Speeds UAS Flight Authorizations

Grants operators a certificate of authorization for UAS flights at or below 200 feet anywhere in the country except in restricted airspace or major cities.
Regulations and Government

Santa Monica To Prep Leases for Possible Closure of SMO

City Council agrees to three-year and month-to-month leases, while vowing to pursue options to control fate of Santa Monica Airport.
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Accidents

A320 Crash Investigators Retrieve CVR Audio File

Search continues for FDR in rugged terrain in French Alps
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