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SAFETY

Bahamas Excursion Highlights Larger Problem With Landings

John Croft | Aviation Daily

Bahamian authorities have issues a searing report on safety problems in the aftermath of a runway excursion in which the cockpit environment was described as “chaotic.”

DEFENSE

Intrigue Surrounds Heavily Modified Global Business Jet

Tony Osborne | Aviation Week & Space Technology

A souped-up Bombardier Global 6000, which appears to be modified for a elint/sigint mission role, recently broke cover in the UK. Questions remain as to the purpose of the radically modified bizjet.
 

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COMBAT AIRCRAFT

Kratos Names Combat UAVs 'Mako,' 'Valkyrie'

James Drew | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Kratos Defense & Security has settled on names for its two prized combat UAVs, dubbing them “Mako” and “Valkyrie.”

TECHNOLOGY

Europe Proposes New UAV Safety Rules

Alan Dron | Air Transport World

The aviation community is concerned that even small members of the UAV family could cause an accident if they smash a flight deck window or are ingested into an aircraft’s engine at a critical moment of a flight.
 

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Transformational Electric Aircraft – Speakers Announced

Senior representatives from Zunum Aero, Zee.Aero, Boeing, United Airlines, Pipistrel, Joby Aviation, GAMA, Airbus, Uber Technology, and NASA Armstrong and Langley are just some of the speakers that are participating in the Electric Flight Workshop.  Join Us!
 

MRO

Increasing EFB Data Connectivity

Chris Kjelgaard | MRO Network

Jeppesen and Teledyne Controls say the GroundLink AID+ technology will allow airlines to view GPS-based, own-ship positioning on navigational charts in real time on their FliteDeck Pro EFBs, increasing situational awareness in flight.

MRO

Jetstar A320 Refit Adds Capacity To Short-Haul Fleet

Adrian Schofield | MRO Network

Jetstar Airways is planning a cabin refresh for its fleet of Airbus A230s operating in the Australian and New Zealand markets, with the new design allowing an extra row of seats. 
 

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CHC Extends SAR Services To Royal Australian Navy
Triumph Opens Path To Vought Aircraft Insolvency
Boeing’s Withdrawal Shakes Up U.S. Navy Missile Competition
Jeppesen, ForeFlight Form Strategic Alliance
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Delta And Aeromexico Start Transborder Agreement
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Aerojet Rocketdyne AR1 Passes Critical Design Review
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