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Accidents: April 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Accidents

FDR Confirms Germanwings Co-pilot Set Autopilot For Crash

Information recovered from the A320's descent confirmed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz set the autopilot for a fatal controlled flight into the French Alps.
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: April 2015

A calendar of important compliance deadlines.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Proposes Changes To Rules Governing Hearings

The goal is to make Part 845 easier to understand.
Aircraft

Antonov Struggles To Complete Indian An-32 Upgrade

Ukraine's conflict with Russia has halted the supply of components built there.
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Safety

Thai Carriers Subject to Checks after ICAO Safety Audit

Thai aviation authorities are working with ICAO to rectify concerns over flight operation certification procedures.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

IAI Reports Brazilian Defense Initiatives

Israeli company is supplying UAS and radar technology via local partners
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Accidents

Investigators Find Germanwings Flight Data Recorder

French prosecutor says A320 co-pilot was definitely conscious at the time of the crash.
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Aircraft

Pratt Comfortable With Market Share On A320neo

Engine company's PW1100G now powering two Airbus narrowbodies
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Airlines

Swiss Authorities Clear Etihad Stake in Darwin Airline

After some delay, Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi is taking a one-third stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline.
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Regulations and Government

FEC Fines NATA for Campaign Finance Violations

NATA uncovered PAC-funding scheme involving 20 employees and reported violation to FEC.
FBOs

2015 FBO Survey: The Americas

With most indicators pointing up, the industry is moving from doubt to growing optimism.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Enstrom Spindle Inspection

Spindles with 5,000 hours or more time-in-service need to be inspected within the next five hours time-in-service.
Accidents

Experts Expect Germanwings FDR Will Yield Useable Data

Locating the unit's memory module could present a bigger challenge
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Patriarch Sues SEC in Response to Fraud Charges

Lynn Tilton's Patriarch Partners is alleging that SEC has breached the U.S. Constitution.
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Aircraft

EASA Certifies Increased Takeoff Weight A330-300

An additional seven metric tons of max takeoff weight will give the A330 up to 500 extra nautical miles of range, or increased payload.
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Airports

Study Shows Norwood Top Genav Airport in Massachusetts

According to the recent study, the annual contribution of Norwood totals more than $52 million.
Regulations and Government

EASA To Clarify Private Ops Regulations

Proposal addresses lack of regulatory operational framework for non-commercial operations performed by air operator certificate holders.
Airlines

Russia Launches Rescue Bid for Debt-Laden UTair

The Russian government has agreed to provide debt guarantees for UTair, but less than half the aid the struggling airline requested.
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FBOs

Above and Beyond: FBO 2015

AIN's FBO Survey asked respondents to identify specific FBO employees or teams who routinely go above and beyond when it comes to customer service.
Rotorcraft

Prince William Begins Day Job as Civil Helo Pilot

Former Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter pilot will start flying missions this summer for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Avionics

Jet Aviation Gets EASA Nod for Tcas 7.1 Upgrade

Aircraft equipped with TCAS II version 7.0 software and operating in EU airspace have until December 1 to upgrade to version 7.1.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Urged To Submit Emissions-reduction Initiatives

Air Transport Action Group will showcase 100 "most enterprising, innovative, or interesting case studies” to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions.
Aircraft

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight
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Safety

AIN Blog: FAA Needs to Focus On Maintenance Issues Raised by Mechanics

Mechanics at major airlines are getting flak for reporting maintenance issues.
Aircraft

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification
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Rotorcraft

AIN Blog: Will Sikorsky be sold whole?

The rotorcraft manufacturer is likely a “parts and pieces” sale.
Maintenance and Modifications

UAE Issues Design Approval for 328 Design

The Sierra Nevada subsidiary is approved to provide modifications for UAE-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Awarded Fokker Services Multi-year Contract

Fokker Services Redelivery Services is replacing several of its legacy systems.
Aircraft

Russia May Slow T-50 Production for Economic Reasons

Six prototypes are flying, with four more to come.
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