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SkyVector Adds Flight Plan Export Feature

It allows pilot, scheduler and dispatchers to export flight plans to the ForeFlight iPad app, as well as avionics from Garmin and Dynon.
Aircraft

Quest Appoints Chilean Kodiak Dealer

Quest is beginning to seek Chilean validation for the Kodiak single-turboprop, which already has received 21 approvals in 31 countries.

Despite December Gains, Euro Bizav Flying Down in 2015

Business aircraft activity in Europe climbed 1.7 percent last month, to 51,563 departures, but full-year flying was down by 0.6 percent, said WingX.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Tours U.S. To Recruit Operators for Charter Site

Online private charter booking site Stratajet now has more than 500 Europe-based aircraft available.
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Training and Workforce

FAA's Oversight of Pilot Automation Training Questioned

The FAA does not have processes in place to monitor pilots' mastery of automation and manual flying, the Transportation Department IG says.
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Aircraft

Daher TBM Turboprop Deliveries Climb 10 Percent in 2015

Last year, the U.S. continued to be the strongest market for the TBM 900 with 44 deliveries, followed by Latin America with seven and Europe with four.
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Aircraft

First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays

First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA's S&D 2016 Looks To Leave Its Mark in Tampa

An annual tradition now in it's sixth year, S&D's "Pay It Forward looks to benefit needy in this year's host city.
Safety

AIN Blog: Notams Still Incomprehensible

The FAA's Notam system is still broken, and for safety's sake it needs to be fixed.
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Charter & Fractional

FAA Amends Rule for Charter Ops Training Under Part 121

Correction makes it easier for operators to raise the safety bar by voluntarily complying with the more rigorous training requirements of Part 121.
Airports

House Caucus Calls on FAA To Protect Airports

Caucus members expressed concern by attempts to close facilities or restrict access.
Safety

DOT IG Stresses Manual Flying Skills, Pilot Monitoring

Recent accidents have shown that pilots who typically fly with automation can make errors when confronted with an unexpected event.
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FBOs

GAMA Aviation To Acquire Jersey FBO

When completed, the transaction will give the global aviaiton services provider its third FBO, joining locations in Glasgow, Scotland and Sharjah, UAE.
Regulations and Government

Rep. Pompeo Steps Up Opposition to Privatized U.S. ATC

Pompeo voices concerns that a recent draft of U.S. FAA reauthorization legislation would place an unfair funding burden on GA.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Adds GE Veteran Labrozzi to Team

Global Jet Capital has almost completed the acquisition of all assets from GE Capital's corporate aircraft portfolio.
Airports

New Hangar To Open at NYC-area FBO

The new hangar should be open in the coming months.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Euro Helo Operators Again Voice Concern about Drones

More research needed on midairs and how to prevent them.
Regulations and Government

EASA Strives To Clarify Certification Rules

The agency is using its certification memo to clarify rules.
Aircraft

Boeing Breaks Commercial Delivery Record

Delivers 39 more airplanes than it shipped in 2014
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bizcraft Finance/Registration Forum Set for Next Month

Event will feature speakers that are experts in aviation finance, aircraft utilization options, regulatory topics, tax planning and risk management.
Aircraft

Royal Australian Air Force To Receive Mission-Modified G550s

The U.S. Air Force awarded L-3 Mission Integration a $93 million contract to modify two Gulfstream G550s for surveillance mission.
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Air Culinaire Acquires SkyTop Catering at HPN

As part of the acquisition, Air Culinaire Worldwide has retained the current SkyTop team in White Plains.
Airlines

Star Alliance Embraces Tech Challenges

Plans to apply ‘lessons learned’ from new common processes at Heathrow’s Terminal 2
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Rotorcraft

Finmeccanica Mulls Longer Run-dry Duration for Helos

AW139's 60-minute performance is not the end of the road, company expert says.

Air Culinaire Opens New SFO Bizav Catering Facility

Jean-Louis Brocardi, who was previously the general manager of Air Culinaire Worldwide Paris, is heading up the team at the new San Francisco location.
Aircraft

BOC Aviation Orders 30 A320-family Jets

$3.1 billion deal includes 18 A320neos
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Regulations and Government

FAA Bans GA Operations in D.C. for State Of the Union

The restrictions affect waivers for the Flight Restricted Zone as well as those typically authorized to flying into DCA.
Charter & Fractional

TPG Growth To Acquire Charter Firm TMC Jets

Firm is acquiring TMC Jets for an undisclosed amount from founder Pete Liegl, who formed the company in 2006.
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Technology and the Translation

The aviation field has witnessed a long series of technological innovations, yielding ever greater performance and efficiency.
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Aircraft

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles
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