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Airports

Arguments Heard in East Hampton Airport Curfew Appeal

Central issue in the case is whether the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) continues to apply at the airport.
Aircraft

NARA Brokers/Dealers Dominate Used Bizjet Transactions

Members now represent half of the pre-owned business jet transaction market, even though they represent just 5 percent of some 1,000 aircraft brokers.
Aircraft

L-3 Reports First Flight of Emarss-M Prototype for U.S. Army

The L-3 Mission Integration division said four modified aircraft will take part in an operational test and evaluation phase this year.
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Training and Workforce

Helicopter Pilot Upset Training Offered by Flight Research

The Mojave, Calif. company is offering upset recognition and recovery training for helicopter pilots in an AW109, Bell 212 and BO-105.
Avionics

AIN Bizav Blog: Combating Avionics Complexity

Avionics designers continue adding features while improving the pilot-machine interface, and this has safety and efficiency benefits.
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Airports

Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower

When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest ATC tower in the country.
Charter & Fractional

Broker Launches New Charter Site for Denver Region

JetCharterDenver.com promises the most comprehensive selection of aircraft available for charter throughout Colorado.
Aircraft

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Negotiate New Master Contract

Closing new master agreements with both Boeing and Airbus are among the marching orders for incoming Spirit CEO Tom Gentile.
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Accidents

Singapore Airlines 777 Catches Fire Following Diversion

Crew turns back to Changi following engine oil indication
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Gets European Nod; U.S. FAA Approval Pending

Derived from the Falcon 7X, the 6,450-nm 8X was unveiled at EBACE 2014 and first flew on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Accidents

France Opens Manslaughter Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Inquiry launched as investigators continue attempts to extract data from FDR, CVR
Engines

New Combustor Design Simplifies Safran's Arrano

Safran Helicopter Engines (Turbomeca) has found a way to keep the flow swirling in the combustor.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds Titanium to D2 Bravo Watch Lineup

The new Titanium features a heart monitor and high-resolution color display plus an aviation-tailored watchface.
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Safety

S-76 Crash Prompts Calls for ELT Improvements

The TSB of Canada issued 14 recommendations as a result of its investigation into the May 2013 crash of a medevac S-76.
Charter & Fractional

M&N Aviation Cleared for Cuba

The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based company joins a growing list of charter operators to add Cuba to their approved Operations Specifications.
Engines

Spike Aerospace Mulls Engine Options for Supersonic Jet

The company has been working with two manufacturers and is in early discussions with a third.
Regulations and Government

Industry Stunned By UK's European Union Exit Vote

The UK electorate's June 23 vote to leave the European Union poses serious questions about the country's aerospace, defense and air transport industries.
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Aircraft

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options
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Rotorcraft

NASA Helicopter Could Fly on Mars

The small helicopter will serve as a scout vehicle for a surface rover.
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ATC

Space-based ADS-B Benefits Outlined in FSF Report

The Flight Safety Foundation's report explains how space-based ADS-B could improve surveillance of aircraft over oceans and remote areas.
Regulations and Government

New Jersey Tax Proposal Draws Industry Ire

The proposal would more than double the fuel tax and eliminate an airline exemption for fuel burned outside the state.
Safety

NTSB Wants Timely Pireps and More of Them

Member Sumwalt says pilots and ATC must work together to make Pireps more effective.
Aircraft

Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec

First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour

The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Releases Small Aircraft Certification Proposal

Release of NPA puts CS-23 on pace for year-end enactment in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Progressive Air Group Acquires Brant Aero

The company offers avionics and airframe MRO and inspection and maintenance services for both piston engines and turbines.
Rotorcraft

Air Evac Sues Health Insurers

Helicopter EMS companies are pushing back against health insurers who are either outright denying patient claims or reimbursing them at low rates.
Aircraft

Progress Reported On Latest A400M Problems

But deliveries have slowed and long-term gearbox solution is still awaited
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Aircraft

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.
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Airlines

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.
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