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Airbus Launches ACJ350 XWB With 'Easyfit' Outfitting

New Corporate Jet Variant Of Newest Airbus Airliner

Airbus is launching a new corporate-jet version of its popular A350 XWB airliner, with Easyfit provisions for cabin-outfitting, expanding its corporate jet family with an aircraft that delivers more capacity, capability and comfort.

Certification For AS332 Display Installations Expected Mid-2016

Includes Universal Avionics EFI-890H Advanced Flight Displays, Dual UNS-1Fw MMMS, And Radio Control Unit

Certification for the integration of Universal Avionics EFI-890H Advanced Flight Displays in the Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 is on track for mid-2016. Preparations for certification are currently underway with Authorized Dealer, Heli-One.

Toledo Police Helicopter May Be Grounded

Department Seeks Grants To Help Keep Aircraft Flying

The police department in Toledo, OH may be forced to ground its helicopter unless it is able to identify a grant for the $300,000 it will cost for a major overhaul.

Frasca Flight Simulator To Be Used In Georgia Tech Research Study

Mentor AATD Will Be Configured To Simulate A Cessna 172

The Georgia Institute of Technology, (also known as Georgia Tech) Atlanta, has contracted with Frasca International, Inc. to provide them with a Frasca Mentor Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The AATD will be configured as a Cessna 172 and will be used by the School of Psychology's Decision Processes Laboratory (DPL) led by Dr. Rick Thomas.

Dubai-Based Business Jet Operator Enhances In-Flight Wi-Fi Services

Empire Aviation Group Selects Honeywell Technologies For Its Entire Fleet

Honeywell has signed an agreement with Empire Aviation Group to provide its full suite of GoDirect connectivity services and products for the cabin and cockpit. The technologies, developed by Honeywell’s recent acquisition, Satcom1, will be installed on the entire fleet of aircraft managed by Empire Aviation Group.