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WeatherTech Stretches G280’s Legs to the Limit

Despite its 3,600-nm book-number range, the G280 landed with reserve fuel in excess of NBAA IFR requirements on the record-breaking flight.
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Rotorcraft

New Challenges for Erickson

Long-term financing plan needed.
Regulations and Government

EASA To Tighten Pilot Medical Requirements

Proposals will serve as the basis for rulemaking to be published by the European Commission toward year-end.
FBOs

Baltic Bizav Forum Host Modernizes To Support Growth

Despite stagnating traffic levels in many parts of Europe, Latvia-based Flight Consulting Group says it is supporting a growing number of flights.
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Rotorcraft

Argentina’s Cicare Prepares for Certified Helos

The small, family-owned company has its sights set on several development projects.
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Regulations and Government

CBP's Kerlikowske To Address NBAA Opening Session

Kerlikowske has been lauded for his efforts to collaborate with the business aviation community on key access issues.

Bennet Walsh To Lead IS-BAO Programs for IBAC

Walsh brings a background as an auditor, pilot and senior safety officer to his new role.
Maintenance and Modifications

Teci Adds Conquest II to Airframe Program

The company already offers engine support for the turboprop twin.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Aerospace Returns BBJ to Service

One BBJ rolls in for service as another rolls out.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Gets Nod from Philippines CAA

The approval is for the Falcon 900 and the company is pursuing similar approval for the 2000 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Industry Input on Technician Training

The association will add the most highly requested topics to its training schedule
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Halves TFE731 Core Inspection Times

The inspections, conducted under the FastLane program, took about two weeks.
Avionics

AIN Blog: How To Fix the Low-cost Simulation Game

There must be a better way to replicate modern integrated flight decks in low-cost simulators so pilots can use them for realistic practice.
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Aircraft

UK To Acquire New ASRAAM Variant for F-35B Fighters

The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile will be the first British-designed missile to enter service on the F-35.
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Conklin Releases Update for Aircraft Life Cycle Cost

Adds data for the Embraer Legacy 450, Piper M600, Daher TBM 930 and Airbus Helicopters BK117B2-850.

Bizav Activity in Europe Logs Largest Monthly Gain YTD

Business aircraft flying in Europe climbed 1.9 percent from July 2015, to 85,685 business aviation departures, according to data from WingX Advance.
Accidents

EASA Issues Proposal for EC Rules Tied to Germanwings Crash

Opinion calls for strict psychological testing as part of class 1 medical exam, more effective oversight of aeromedical examiners
ATC

FAA Moves Toward Five-knot Speed Adjustments for Flow

Change is designed to make airspace more efficient, enable more direct routing.
Airports

FAA Rules that Santa Monica Must Keep Airport Open

The latest decision is the FAA's response to the city of Santa Monica's appeal in a complaint brought by airport tenants and operators.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Predator Bs Tested for Ballistic Missile Defense

General Atomics said two MQ-9 Predator Bs participated in the Pacific Dragon naval exercise off Hawaii in late June.
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FBOs

Hangar Space Going Like Hotcakes at Texas Airport

Adding to its already impressive 300,000+ sq ft of indoor aircraft storage, McKinney National Airport says more hangars are to come.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Deploys Puma UAS From Patrol Ships, Destroyers

The hand-launched drone supports surface ships that do not have their own organic helicopter or aircraft capability, according to the Navy.
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Charter & Fractional

Texas Air Shuttle Launches All-you-can-fly Service

The new scheduled public charter provider is flying from GA airports in the Dallas, Houston and Austin areas.
Avionics

1H16 Avionics Sales Slump 6.5%, Says AEA

Avionics sales for the first half of 2016 amounted to more than $1.1 billion, according to the AEA.
Training and Workforce

FAA Taps ERAU, U of Oklahoma for Training Research Hub

center will conduct R&D on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians.
FBOs

Ross Aviation Goes With Go Rentals

A new agreement brings the bizav care rental provider to four Ross locations.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Adds Embraer Legacy 450 to Fractional Fleet

Aircraft becomes third Embraer model in fleet.
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Safety

North Texas Bizav Safety Event Now NBAA CAM Accredited

Two-day conference will be held August 31 and September 1 in Addison, Texas.
Accidents

Final Report on Westwind Accident Unable To Identify Cause

The airplane crashed immediately after takeoff and was destroyed.

North American Bizav Flying Hits Turbulence in July

Business aircraft flying in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada dove 2.1 percent year-over-year last month as Part 91 activity slowed.