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Safety

MedAire Upgrades Annual Global Map with Safety Concerns

While the company had published its Health Risk Map since 2010, the new version now includes personal safety risks as well.
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Safety

Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal

The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.
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Rotorcraft

Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA

Industry has long maintained that equipment requirements make IFR flight uneconomical and impractical under Part 27 rules.
Regulations and Government

Boeing, FAA Reach Settlement on Regulatory Compliance Issues

The manufacturer will pay a $12 million fine to resolve 'multiple pending and potential' civil penalties from the FAA.
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Garmin Pilot App Receives New Upgrades

Pilots can file flight plans directly with Lockheed Martin Flight Services with new Garmin Pilot app improvements.
Avionics

Airbus To Acquire Flight Support Group Navtech

Navtech produces electronic flight bag systems, as well as aeronautical charts, navigation data and software for flight performance and crew planning,
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Rotorcraft

HAI To Salute Individuals, Organizations for Excellence

The 2016 winners have trained thousands, been involved in marine and mouton rescue missions and developed instrument approaches.
Avionics

Industry Coalition Outlines Concerns With New LightSquared Test Plan

LightSquared has emerged from bankruptcy and is forging ahead on a test plan it says will protect GPS receivers from interference.
Aircraft

Aerion Expands Sales Reach to Russia

The appointment of Axon Aviation as a sales representative comes as Aerion has put its senior sales management team in place.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Teams with Manion Aviation

Manion has locations at StarPort Aviation (SFB), Meridian Jet Center (TEB) and now Spirit Avionics (CMH).
ATC

Europe's ATM Master Plan Update Anticipates Less Air Traffic

Achieving an optimal air traffic management system will require an investment of €18 billion to €26 billion through 2035, Sesar JU estimates.
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Regulations and Government

Guernsey Aircraft Registry Set To Issue Commercial AOCs

Aircraft registered in the Channel Island of Guernsey will be able to operate commercially.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chinese Firm Named Bell Authorized Service Facility

The faciity will provide support for Bell operators in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Launches PT6A Fastlane Engine Program

The new program is intended to get customers in the air more quickly after scheduled service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Certified for Airbus H130/EC130 Mx

The company added the helicopters' tail rotor gearbox to its dynamic component repair service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Capital Interiors Expands Capabilities

The company provides restoration, repair and refinishing for business aircraft.
Aircraft

Bizav Use Up from Previous November, Down from October

Argus' November TraqPak report saw the U.S. fractional industry's first yearly activtity increase since July.
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Marson Departs as Chief of Helibras

Marson will remain chairman of LABACE organizer ABAG.
Rotorcraft

NHV To Base Two Airbus H175s at New Aberdeen Site

Belgian company wants to become alternative player in the North Sea offshore oil-and-gas market.
Rotorcraft

700th R66 Rolls Off Production Line

The 700th model is equipped with pop-out floats, an option approved by EASA in October.
Regulations and Government

Spending, Tax Bill Gains GA Support

GA groups will continue push for permanent bonus depreciation.
Airports

New Moves Made To Keep SMO Operating Equitably

Santa Monica Airport Association is preparing a new Part 16 complaint to be filed with the FAA.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

First NATO RQ-4B Global Hawk Takes Flight in California

Manufacturer Northrop Grumman expects to deliver the first of five AGS aircraft to Italy's Sigonella Air Base next year.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilots Approve New Contract

The ratification culminated more than two years of often contentious contract negotiations.
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Safety

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.
Accidents

Crew Irregularities Reported in Fatal Learjet Crash

CVR reveals that no checklists were used from the beginning to the end of flight.
Rotorcraft

EASA Rotorcraft Symposium Spurs New Safety Ideas

Updates on the rotorcraft segment from Europe and beyond.
Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Drone Wars, The FAA Strikes Back

The agency is attempting to stave off disaster by having owners of larger R/C aircraft and drones register them. The odds are stacked against it.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Acts To Shore Up Remotely Piloted Aircraft Force

Over the course of a week, the service announced steps to allow enlisted personnel to fly the RQ-4 Global Hawk and increase its Reaper fleet.
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Airports

TEB Forms New Policy To Deal With FBO Gridlock

Looking to avoid ATC-imposed ground delay procedures, the airport has developed a new protocol to direct airplanes away from overcrowded ramps.