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Regulations and Government

Washington Leaders Renew ATC Reform Debate

Business aviation leaders urge caution, while reform backers uphold Nav Canada system.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Guide Shows How Flight Departments Can Integrate UASs

Resource from NBAA provides background information on small unmanned aerial systsmes and a checklist for vetting sUAS service providers.
Aircraft

New Russian Naval Helicopter Previewed

Updates also provided on existing Kamov machines, including Ka-27 series and long-delayed first flight of Ka-62.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Opens New Canadian Turboprop Test Cell

The new cell will expand capacity and limit turn times.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs Embraer's Sorocaba Service Center in Brazil

The facility services the Phenom, Legacy and Lineage.
Maintenance and Modifications

Academy 147 Opens Munich Bizjet Mx Training Facility

The company has grown rapidly since it started in 2014.
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Facility Renews Authorization for Citation Service

The CSE Citation Center is focused exclusively on the Cessna model.
Avionics

New FAA Policy Simplifies ADS-B Installations

The new policy should lower the cost for ADS-B OUT and encourage operators to meet the mandate before 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall, RocketRoute Integrate Mx, Flight Planning

Traxxall's maintenance tracking platform will cross reference RocketRoute's flight planning service to calculate maintenance requirements.
Safety

Business Aviation Safety Summit 2016

Experts address the complicated issues at work to ensure safe operations.
Regulations and Government

Deadline Set for Completing European 8.33-kHZ Spacing

Jan. 1, 2018 deadline will ensure a “harmonized deployment” of 8.33-kHZ voice-channel-spacing-based communications below FL195.
Regulations and Government

Sterilis Puts FBOs' Problem with Intl. Trash on the Curb

The self-contained unit meets U.S. Department of Agriculture specifications for treating international waste.
Airports

NYC Airports Slot Proposal Withdrawn

FAA withdrew proposed rulemaking that would have imposed new landing restrictions on nonscheduled operations at JFK, La Guardia and Newark Airports.

Argus: North American Bizav Traffic Hiccups in April

Business aviation activity in North America declined for the first time since March 2015, falling 0.6 percent year-over-year in April.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Custom Paints Challenger 350

Ruag Aviation completed the job, becoming the first company to repaint a Bombardier Challenger 350 in Europe.
Fuel

Fuel Cards and Suppliers

Operators look to fuel as a cost they can control.
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Aircraft

Leonardo’s New Divisions Emerge But Branding Not Quite Settled

The Italian-based group’s transition from Finmeccanica is proceeding, but heritage names may persist in some form or other
Rotorcraft

OGP market: CHC Bankrupt, Others Posting Losses

Low oil prices are taking their toll on operators.
Aircraft

How today’s leading MRO providers enhance ownership and aircraft value.

Business jet activity is rising, according to the most recent TraqPak data from Argus,
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JetNet: Bizjet Inventory Takes 'Step Backwards' in 1Q

At the end of last month, 11.7 percent of the in-service business jet fleet was for sale, up from 11.4 percent last year.
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FBOs

NATA Web Map Highlights FBO Training

The tool will help aircraft operators identify FBOs worldwide that participate in NATA Safety 1st training or in IBAC's IS-BAH program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter's Prague Facility Takes on Larger Role

New two-bay paint shop and delivery center make the Prague facility Bell's regional customization, delivery and aftermarket service center in Europe.
Aircraft

Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Publishes Legal Interpretation of AD Rules

Agency says operators have an “ongoing obligation” to ensure that the maintenance or modification mandated by an AD is maintained.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Wants Crash-resistant Fuel Systems on Airbus Helos

Manufacturer is developing the retrofit kit for AS350B2s, B3s and B3es and EC130B4s.
Regulations and Government

Australian Satnav Compliance Takes Effect May 26

Some 180 VORs and NDBs will be shut down later this month.
Aircraft

Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Welcomes 100th Aircraft

VistaJet welcomed its 100th aircraft while increasing its U.S. and Asia markets.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Goes West with Van Nuys FBO

The new FBO project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.
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Charter & Fractional

SevenJet Revives Fractional Avanti Service

This marks the return of a fractional program for the Italian twin turboprop since Avantair ceased operations in June 2013.
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