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MAC and Magnetic MRO have joined forces to create a new innovate technology that has never been seen before in the industry. As a team, both companies have begun to work on a new 3D printing for more advanced production in the industry to enhance quality interior solution and be more cost effective in producing. Initially discovered by MRO (aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) company’s R&D specialist when asked to search further into MAC for other extensive opportunities. In doing so the specialist discovered that there was much growth and opportunities for MAC to get out of the 3D printer which later resulted in them integrating the 3D in the systems for the very first time in MACs history. Read more >>

Garmin pilot has added a new integrated weight and balance calculations and aircraft performance tables and calculations in their app. This addition was mainly for people that have apple mobile devises. Garmin pilot prior app was only for android and it was updated to fit the needs with the apple products. This new update will satisfy many more customers especially that now many people owe more apple products. Through this app it provides pilots the access to establish a personalized checklist for the passengers at that specific flight. This can be very convenient because it can be customized to each different flight. It also offers many other features such as planning and editing the morning map. Read more >>

Pratt and Whitney geared turbofan engine (GTF) has been placed on a A230neo aircraft to be used for a low-cost air service for Mexican airline, VivaAerobus. The first flight was successfully accomplished from Monterrey to Guadalajara, Mexico accumulating a total of 9hrs and 32min in flight time. Officials at VivaAerobus believe that this will be the best option for their customers to successfully fly at a great price all while minimizing the burning of fuel. “The Pure Power Engine's lower fuel burn, 18% better on the ferry flight.” Read more >>

When an issue occurs with one’s aircraft the ideal procedure typically begins with replacing the basic parts of the aircraft till they fix the problem. Most of the time this is not the best resolution if the pilot wants to fly immediately. Understanding the minor basics will save you time, money and effort in trouble shooting your own aircraft. Read more >>

There was an article on Avi Trader about how Sky Helicopters took delivery of two R44 Cadet Helicopters from Robinson Helicopter Company. Sky Helicopters is an FAA 141 flight school and a Robinson Helicopter dealer. Read more >>

Bombardier is announcing that they will further cut the CSeries deliveries for the year amidst engine delays by Pratt & Whitney. Having reduced the delivery forecast from 15 to now just 7 aircrafts in 2016, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is expecting lower projected revenues for the year. Bombardier has promised that they are working more closely with Pratt & Whitney in an attempt to address the engine supply ramp-up issue and the Canadian plane and train supplier has already delivered 2 CS100s to SWISS with a third delivery due in October. Read more >>

In recent news, a group of European scientist join in research to create a better way to enhance airport security.  The project is known as the MIRPHAB, or ‘Mid-Infrared photonics devices fabrication for chemical sensing and spectroscopic applications and is being instructed by a French CEA- Leti Administration. They have created a hand held chemical spectroscopic sensor with the ability of instant detection of gases from within a 30m distance. The device is designed with photonics technology and a mid IR sensor which uses spectroscopic sensors that read certain gas that given off when gases are interacted with light. Read more >>

Airbus Helicopters announced they believe a deal with Poland for 50 H225M rotor craft is imminent. This comes eighteen months after the Caracal was provisionally selected for the tri-service deal in which Warsaw selected the 11t type back in April of 2015. The change in government contributed to breakdown of negotiations but the deal has since been cleared by the national defence ministry. Airbus Helicopters is just now hashing out the details on its offset package with the Polish ministry of development. Read more >>

The Departure Clearance air traffic control tower services is up to speed by the FAA, the goal is to have it running in fifty-six airports before 2016 ends. Washington Dulles International Airport located in Virginia has accomplished using the structure created by the FAA. There was even a presentation of the works, featuring a UPS Boeing 767. The reasoning for this system is to ensure flight clearances, instructions, traffic management, and flight crew requests and reports. FAA also has three other systems airspace systems to ensure safety in the time of flight. Text message is being used as a main stream of communications between flight management systems and ground automation systems. The great thing about using text messages to communicate are to eliminate the crowding on the radio systems. Read more >>

Airbus Helicopters has announced after a lengthy and drawn out period of negotiations that the Kuwait Ministry of Defense has extended a contract for 30 H225M Caracal helicopters. If French media reports are to be believed, the contract is worth more than 1 billion dollars which includes a support, services and training package. Read more >>