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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Transactions Seminar Returns To EBACE

May 23 seminar will provide an in-depth review of the tax, legal and regulatory issues involved in business aircraft transactions.
FBOs

Sheltair Building New Savannah Hangar

The new structure will handle the latest large business jets.
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Regulations and Government

Eurocontrol Facilitates Improvement in Black Sea Routing

Two routes are now available for flight planning.
Rotorcraft

Rulemaking Group Tasked with Helo Bird-strike Defense

Present bird protection regulations apply only to transport category rotiorcraft and have not been updated since being adopted in 1966.
Aircraft

Leonardo Reveals New Lightweight Surveillance Radar

The Osprey is an AESA type that offers 360-degree coverage without moving parts
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Warns of Fatigued Latch Springs on Pilot Seats

There has been a documented case of a copilot’s seat sliding aft in a Falcon on rotation due to fatigued springs.
FBOs

Sheltair Buys Top-rated Tampa Jet Center FBO

The aviation services chain adds one of the top-rated U.S. FBOs to its network.
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Regulations and Government

Part 23 Rewrite Draws Praise, Appeals for Swift Action

Nine associations appeal to the FAA to adopt final rule by year-end, saying it will assure a brighter future for GA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Innova Aero Launches Site for Citation 560 Upgrades

The AeroVue integrated flight deck is the first mod to be featured on the new site.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Corporate Aviation Opens Service Center

The company's hangar doubles its under-roof capacity.
Avionics

Honeywell, NASA Test Sonic Boom Technology

Honeywell and NASA are collaborating on new cockpit displays that show potential sonic booms.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Advanced Aircrew Academy Adds Online IA Renewal Courses

The company offers training in the classroom and online.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA: FAA Policy Jeopardizes AD Compliance

The association is urging the agency to spell out explicitly what is required for compliance with an AD.
Maintenance and Modifications

Norwest Equity Partners Invests In West Star Aviation

The 'significant investment' is intended to help West Star continue to grow.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

For Now, FAA Is Not Considering Airspace Changes for Drones

The low-altitude system NASA is developing through the UAS traffic management project will inform any airspace restructuring, the FAA says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Blog: An Easy Way To Promote Safety

More aircraft and component manufacturers are publishing safety information online, and with free access.
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Aircraft

Quebec’s Aerospace Cluster Seeks More Tier 1 Integrators

Looks to fill gap in aerostructures supply, flight control systems
Accidents

Accidents: May 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports

People in Aviation: May 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
FBOs

Meeting the 21st Century Demands of Business Aviation

From New York to Florida, Sheltair helps more than 1,200 aviation businesses prosper at 22 airports in the eastern United States.
Airlines

Air France-KLM Names Janaillac New CEO and Chairman

Former Air France-KLM board member to replace outgoing boss Alexandre de Juniac
Safety

French Consul General Awards Medal to FSI's Whitman

The Médaille de l'Aéronautique recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the field of aeronautics

NATA To Remember Christiansen in Industry Awards Slate

Christiansen will be recognized with the William "Bill" Ong Memorial Award, while Mark Willey will receive the Distinguished Service Award.
Safety

APS Head Ransbury To Lead NBAA LOC-I Group

Loss of control inflight remains among NBAA's top safety issues as it is a leading cause of accidents.
Aircraft

FAA Approves A350-900 for ‘Beyond 180 Minutes’ ETOPS

Certification includes provisions for up to 300-minutes diversion time
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FBOs

AIN FBO Survey: 2016 Eastern Hemisphere

AIN readers rate the FBOs they have visited during the last year.
Safety

Torqued: The FAA Needs to Listen to Aviation Workers, Too

The agency asks employers to listen to front-line workers. It should do the same.
Aircraft

Formation Flying in a T-6 Texan with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team

Formation Flying in a T-6 Texan with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team
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Airports

Is Maglev the Future of Aircraft Takeoff?

Is Maglev the Future of Aircraft Takeoff?
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron Systems Progresses With RQ-7B Shadow V2 Upgrade

Nearly all of the 117 Shadow systems operated by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps are under contract for the V2 upgrade, Textron Systems says.
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