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Rotorcraft

First Level D AW189 Sim Certified

The new simulator will be based at AgustaWestland’s new simulation building at the A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy.

Operators Add Worldwide Communications With Low-cost Flyht Dragon System

Dragon allows pilots and passengers to communicate using voice or data, without the need for an expensive certification and installation approval program.
Regulations and Government

EAA Signs Long-term Fee Deal with FAA

The nine-year deal for ATC services represents the best option for the association.

World Cup Planning: Don’t Get Soccer-punched

Be prepared for slot restrictions; get applications in now for next month’s event.

Sumwalt Looks at Safety Leadership

Safety leader offers food for thought about how to remain safety focused.
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Citation Experiences Dual Fadec Channel Failure

Cessna and Williams studying the cause of the incident.

MH370 Preliminary Report Short on Details

The preliminary report on MH370 contains gaps.

Pilot’s Widow Pushes for Secondary Security Barriers

Widow of 9/11 captain expresses frustration as she educates Congressman’s staff.

Child Safety Seat Information Rule Proposed

The FAA wants to make it easier for parents to learn which child safety seats will fit on board which aircraft.

NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations Against Alaskan Air Operator

The safety board took action after HoTH operators experienced six accidents recently.

Beech 1900 Airstair Opens 90 Degrees in Flight

A Transport Canada report questioned some safety systems in place at Canadian carrier.

CJ Goes for a Swim

Unable to stop before the end of the runway, Citation ends up in pond.

Was U-2 Behind L.A. Center Computer Glitch?

Air traffic was significantly delayed when both of L.A. center’s Eram computers failed at the same time.

Camera Catches New Mexico Helicopter Crash

Heliopter begins spinning wildly shortly after takeoff from hospital roof.

FAA's 'Vision' Is To Delegate Authority to UAS Test Ranges

The six test ranges ould provide an avenue for UAS manufacturers to eventually gain full type certification and airworthiness approval of their designs.
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FAA GA Survey: Fleet Shrinking, but Long-term Growth Expected

The number of active GA aircraft declined by 6.4 percent, to 209,034 from 223,370 in 2012, the last year for which information is available.
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UAS Expands African Trip Support With Johannesburg HQ

The new African headquarters is part of a major investment that UAS is making in Africa, where it intends to open further new offices.

For Right Buyers, Aircraft Financing Still Readily Available

Buyers with good credit can still obtain financing for business aircraft, as long as the asset is less than 20 years old.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Winner Aviation

Ohio facility specializes in turboprop aircraft and engines.

Accidents: May 2014

Preliminary, factual and final reports on accidents involving business aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Cayman Islands Helicopters wins helipad appeal

Sightseeing operator Cayman Islands Helicopters and the local CAA have won an appeal against a local business on the legality of a new helipad.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Proceeds with Sensor-in-the-loop Autonomous Flights

Under its Matrix technology program, Sikorsky is flying an S-76 that can “see” and select a landing spot.
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FBOs

Two FBO Chains Seek To Buy Million Air Franchise at HPN

Signatures seeks to buy Westair Aviation Services. Million Air has right of first refusal.

Pre-owned Update: May 2014

Buying action heats up but low prices are holding steady.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: May 2014

Mandates coming in the next six to 12 months.

NextGen GA Fund Offers Money For Avionics Upgrades

Low-interest loans available for owners and operators of business aircraft.

EBACE Show To Open in Geneva with Busy Agenda

EBACE is Europe’s premier business aviation event, but it also draws participants from around the globe.
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Training and Workforce

Emergency Maneuver Training Comes to Europe

Aviation Performance Solutions is taking its message around the world, and AIN got a taste of its training the company’s new European training center.
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Nigeria Emerges as Hub for Africa’s Bizav Boom

Africa has emerged as one of the bright spots of growth, and the jewel in the crown is Nigeria.
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Oil and Gas Fuels Nigeria’s Helicopter Boom

Africa has emerged as one of the bright spots of growth, and the jewel in the crown is Nigeria.