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Gulfstream G500 Passes Flutter Testing Milestone

The new Gulfstream family is on track for G500 certification in 2017, followed by the G600 in 2019.
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Regulations and Government

Genav Remains United Against U.S. ATC Privatization

An exemption from user fees fails to convince GA groups from backing Rep. Bill Shuster's Independent ATC proposal.
Aircraft

HondaJet Nominated for 2015 Collier Trophy

The recently FAA-certified HondaJet was likely chosen for its unique over-the-wing mounted engines.
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LABACE 2016 Dates Shift To Late August Due To Olympics

LABACE 2016 will take place August 28 to September 1, two weeks later than the usual mid-August date,
Regulations and Government

NYC Helitour Operators Forced To Accept 50% Flight Cut

Reductions will begin in April, with an elimination of all Sunday flights, followed by 20 percent cuts each in June and October and 10 percent in January.
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Airlines

Korean Authorities Issue Safety Warnings to Budget Carriers

Notices follow two 'isolated' incidents involving cabin depressurization
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

GV Gets Interior Refresh at Global Aircraft Interiors

The New York company is seeing increasing demand for interior refurb projects as owners keep their airplanes longer.

Ruag Offering Countertop Repairs

The company's paint specialists will evaluate any countertop repair project and discuss solutions.
Regulations and Government

Controllers Support, Airline Pilots Oppose Proposed FAA Bill

Republicans' proposal to create a separate organization to manage the nation's ATC system presents a stumbling block to FAA reauthorization.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Unveils Proposal for U.S. ATC Corporation

Part 91 business and general aviation would be exempt from user fees.
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Aircraft

Dornier Seawings Taps Diamond To Build Seastar Airframe

Diamond will build the fuselage and one-piece wing at its Ontario factory and deliver the components to Dornier's facility in Germany for final assembly.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus To Deliver First Upgraded H225 at Year-end

Airframer drops improved Turbomeca Makila 2B engine, thus limiting weight increase.
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Accidents

Bomb Caused A321 Emergency, Missing Passenger Suspected

Incident left hole in fuselage of Airbus narrowbody wet leased from Greece's Hermes Aviation by Somalia's Daallo Airlines.
Avionics

Constant Signs Deals for Gogo Biz Installations

Constant has developed and owns about a dozen Wi-Fi STCs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star Makes Room in Falcon 2000

Certification was accomplished via FAA Form 337.
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Regulations and Government

Reg Changes Ease U.S. Part 135 Operations to Cuba

Changes are among series of restrictions relaxed over past year, but operators must still plan well in advance for trips to Cuba.
Aircraft

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight
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FBOs

Caribbean FBOs Respond to Rising Traffic

Facilities for private aviation traffic are being expanded and modernized on the islands of St. Maarten and St. Kitts.
Engines

GE Aviation Petitions Series of UTC, Rolls Patents

Filings include appeal to review elements of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan
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Maintenance and Modifications

Zenith Named Distributor for Two Firms

The company can sell all parts from Hutchinson Aerospace and Barry Controls.
Regulations and Government

Capitol Hill Opposition To ATC Plan Mounts

U.S. House appropriations leaders pen a letter similar to their Senate counterparts expressing opposition to an independent ATC organization.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenline Interiors and Finaero Sign Cabin Interior MoU

The companies are investing in a facility at DWC Al Maktoum to increase their capability for interior completions for customers in the region.
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Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Committee Finalizing Aircraft Emissions Standards

Full aircraft emissions scheme will then be considered by all 191 ICAO member states at the UN aviation agency’s 39th Assembly in late September.
Regulations and Government

Pentagon Budget Pursues 'Arsenal Plane,' Swarming Drones

The arsenal plane is one of the R&D efforts being pursued by the Pentagon's Strategic Capabilities Office, said Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation St. Louis Upgrades Aircraft Paint Shop

New controls for climate, air quality and final finish help ensure customers get a flawless, high-gloss paint finish.
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Safety

Fractional Jet Pilots Needed for Academic Research

Project is investigating why fractional jet pilots have achieved a great safety record despite the operational challenges they face.
Aircraft

Collins Fusion Avionics Upgrade STC'd for King Air 350

Upgrade immediately readies the aircraft for the future with simple airspace mandate compliance and essential capabilities for NextGen flying.
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Safety

BTC Provides Travel Guidance on Zika Virus Risk

The World Health Organization designated the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Completes Buy of GE Capital Bizjet Portfolio

Outstanding part of the portfolio covered some 30 aircraft based in Mexico and Brazil.

Jet Aviation Hosts Bizav Industry Execs in Vienna

In just seven years, the event has grown from a handful of people to around 200, including 30 operators.