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Avionics

Hilton Software Releases WingX Pro7 for Android

The new version of WingX Pro7 offers many of the same features as the iOS version.
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Avionics

ForeFlight 7.3 Adds Garmin Two-way Flight Plan Transfer

ForeFlight Mobile's new two-way flight plan transfer capability will integrate with ForeFlight Web.

Book Review: Floatplane Odyssey Documents Record-breaking Flight

Although not recognized by officials, Tom Casey’s floatplane flight around the world was truly a record-breaking adventure.
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Avionics

Special Report: The No-pilot Cockpit?

Avionics manufacturers look to expand collaboration between humans and machines.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Drop the Bag and Get Out of My Way!

Full-scale passenger evacuation demonstrations don't seem to match the reality of peoples' behavior in an emergency.
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Airports

Control of Airport Top Priority for SMO City Council

The Santa Monica, Calif. city council believes it is under no official obligation to keep the city's airport open.
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Avionics

Garmin Transforms Touch Controller Into Standby Instrument

The new Garmin GTC 580 touchscreen controller can eliminate the need to install a separate standby flight display.
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Avionics

FAA Outlines LOA Process for Foreign GNSS Approaches

Process allows FAA inspectors to issue a Letter of Authorization to Part 91 operators to fly GNSS approaches in some countries outside the U.S.
Avionics

Product Support Survey Part 2: Avionics

Garmin tops the list of avionics manufacturers in AIN’s annual survey, with Rockwell Collins and Universal Avionics tied for second.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilots Plan Seven-city Informational Picketing

Dispute between NJASAP and NetJets centers around healthcare costs and pay issues, according to the pilots' union.
Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Blog: The Tragic Lameness of the SDR Database

The FAA and aviation industry are not making effective use of the Service Difficulty Reporting database.
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Charter & Fractional

Silver Air Taps FlightPro 135 for Regulatory Compliance

The web-based software simplifies the process of staying legal while reducing the paperwork burden.
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Avionics

Stevens Aviation To Install CMD ADS-B Packages

CMD's ADS-B OUT solution is a relatively simple installation for aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and 21 avionics.
Avionics

Avionica Unveils 4G QAR Data Delivery Module

The new 4G module will be STC approved for installation on 250 aircraft types, including all business jets and turboprops.
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Aircraft

Citing Demand, Flexjet Accelerates G450 Deliveries

Flexjet placed an order for up to 50 Gulfstreams last October, which includes the G450, G650 and the new G500.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 (Photo: Flexjet)
Airports

SoCal Bizav Operators Hail New VNY Customs Office

The new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Van Nuys Airport saves international travelers an extra stop at LAX.
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Avionics

FANS Upgrade Now Available for Falcon 900/900B

The upgrade allows aircraft to fly North Atlantic tracks where Fans equipage is required.
Safety

JetSuite Joins Aviation Safety Action Program

Participation in ASAP allows pilots, mechanics and dispatchers to report safety issues without fear of repercussion.
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Aircraft

Flight Demo: Searey Elite Amphibian

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey amphibian highlighted the versatility and pure fun of this type of aircraft.
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Aircraft

Latitude Prepping for Brazil Certification

The Citation Latitude is making its first LABACE appearance and is on track for Brazilian certification in early 2016.
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Avionics

TCAS 7.1 Upgrade Certified for Early Citations

Textron Aviation is installing the TCAS II Change 7.1 software at its factory-owned service centers.
Avionics

Iridium Satcom-maker ICG Sold to Rockwell Collins

The acquisition of ICG adds new Iridium satcom capabilities to the Rockwell Collins product line.
Avionics

TrueNorth Simphone DLU Selected for FANS Upgrade

The Simphone FANS-1/A DLU Iridium satcom simplifies position reporting and communication with controllers over North Atlantic routes.
Charter & Fractional

ACSF Encourages Use of Illegal Charter Hotline

The Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Illegal Charter Hotline is a useful resource for legitimate charter operators.
Regulations and Government

Huerta: New FAA Enforcement Policy "A Big Big Change"

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta discussed an important new policy change at the EAA AirVenture Meet the Administrator forum on July 23.
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Aircraft

Ultra-rapid Air Vehicle Patent Highlights Airbus R&D Efforts

The patent shows interesting features of an Airbus design for an ultra-rapid air vehicle that could carry 20 passengers at up to Mach 4.5.
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Safety

Update on 3rd-class Medical Disappoints AirVenture Pilots

The Meet the Administrator forum at EAA AirVenture 2015 offered no relief for pilots seeking to fly without a third-class medical certificate.
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Avionics

Flying Colours Adding Challenger ADS-B STC

The Flying Colours ADS-B OUT upgrade is for the Challenger 604 and 605 models.
Avionics

Avionics Market Shows 3.1-percent Climb Over Q1

The AEA Avionics Market Report showed that sales climbed in the second quarter, but faced a year-over-year drop compared to the first half of 2014.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety’s G550 Simulator Models Real Upset Behavior

FlightSafety’s new G550 upset training course uses simulator aerodynamic modeling based on extended envelope flight-tests.
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