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Regulations and Government

NBAA Calls FAA's UAS Proposal a Good Start

NBAA says small UAS proposal is reasonable approach, but sees areas in need of improvement.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Adjusting to Civil Market 'Softness'

The adjustments include continuing layoffs, and Bell expects one-time charges of $40 to $50 million.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Sued Over Pilot Firings

IBT endorses lawsuit, saying pilots were illegally harassed and terminated for seeking unionization.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney, JPO Contest Critical F-35 Engine Reports

The U.S. Department of Defense IG and Government Accountability Office were sharply critical of the F135 engine program.
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Regulations and Government

House To Consider Bump in FY2016 FAA Budget

The fiscal 2016 appropriations bill would continue ban on aviation user fees, but does not address Teterboro weight limit for first time in years.
Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Of Dogs and Business Jets

The two have much in common these days in China.
Accidents

Crash Hightlights Dangers of Propeller Beta Range Use

The Bombardier DHC-8-100 did not have a Beta lockout mechanism; such as system is now required on all DHC-8s by June 2016.
Aircraft

Cirrus Aiming for Year-end Certification of Vision Jet

Three conforming prototype Cirrus Vision SF50s are flying, and construction of the first production version is under way.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Devil's in the Details of FAA UAS Proposal, Says GAMA

GAMA seeks lower maximum altitudes and other operational requirements for UAS.
Aircraft

Saab Signs Weapons Contract for Brazilian Gripens

Brazilian, Israeli and South African missiles are slated for integration.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Integrates Carbon Fiber into Aircraft

The company has integrated carbon fiber into five aircraft refurbishment and/or exterior paint projects since last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Installs Venue System in Legacy 600

The company has several other such installations scheduled for later this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Website: FAA Receives 4,000-Plus Comments to Drone Rule

The website Regulations.gov indicates that 4,499 responses were received for the small unmanned aircraft systems draft rulemaking
FBOs

Nexus Expands Flight Support Operations In Europe

Nexus has opened a flight operations support center in Vienna, Austria
Rotorcraft

Bond Awarded North Sea SAR Contract

The industry is funding a search-and-rescue service to supplement the national SAR coverage.
Airports

ATC Prepares for the Kentucky Derby

There will be no slot-reservation system, but pilots should be prepared for other traffic-management initiatives.
Security

Hacking an Electronic Airplane Is Not Quite So Easy

Multiple points of redundancy provide a certain level of safety against hacking, says one expert.
Aircraft

Stealthy Development: the G500/600

A peek inside the development process that allowed Gulfstream not only to announce the G500 but also to roll out the first airplane the same day.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Breaks the Ice

Small fishing boat was stranded in an ice floe.
Rotorcraft

Australian Pilots Warned about Autumn

Cattle mustering becomes particularly dangerous at this time of year.
Avionics

ForeFlight Facilitates Surface Ops

The aviation app-maker is helping commercial operators meet FAA guidance to allow own-ship display on airports.
Rotorcraft

French HEMS Industry Strives To Reinvent Itself

Second crewmember still a major issue. Local firm to demonstrate flightpath-generating app.
Training and Workforce

Leadership Committee Primes the Bizav Pipeline

The Professional Development subcommittee plays an important role in bringing new entrants into business aviation.
Aircraft

EU Leaders Mull Military Action To Destroy People-Smuggling Vessels

Possible roles for UAVs considered after current patrol and rescue efforts deemed inadequate.
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Safety

APS Brings Upset Recovery Training to Delta

Simulator instructors will roll out upset prevention and recovery training to the airline's 12,000 pilots.
Airlines

Airport Capacity Estimate Changes as Battle Over PFC Rages

The FAA has scaled back its projection of the number of U.S. airports that will be 'capacity constrained' by 2020.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Groups Comment on FAA's Small UAS Draft Regulation

The comment deadline for the FAA's small unmanned aircraft systems notice of proposed rulemaking arrived on April 24.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Breaks Ground on Tianjin Maintenance Facility

The groundbreaking follows the signing of a definitive joint venture agreement with the Tianjin Airport Economic Area.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.
Training and Workforce

Jeppesen To Supply Pilot Training Materials for Purdue

Jeppesen will provide a customized bundle that includes textbook materials for both private and commercial/instrument pilot training and other elements.