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Aircraft

Boeing Completes 'Peace Eagle' AEW&C Deliveries to Turkey

Turkey originally planned to receive the four AEW&C aircraft based on the Boeing 737-700 commercial airframe by 2008.
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Safety

Have Simulator, Will Travel

Aircare International’s latest emergency training simulator is as close as you will ever want to get to a real in-flight emergency
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kratos Completes Second Flight of Tactical Unmanned Aircraft

The UTAP-22 tactical unmanned aircraft performed collaborative operations with an AV-8B Harrier strike fighter, Kratos said.
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Traffic Slides Again in Europe

BizAv ops were particularly down in Russia and Italy.
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Regulations and Government

Report Finds Funding Uncertainty Hampers FAA's Ops

U.S. House T&I chairman Bill Shuster says findings underscore need for FAA reform.
Aircraft

Pilatus Registers The Latest Win for PC-21

Australia chose contractor team led by Lockheed Martin for training revamp
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Aircraft

U.S. Files WTO Proceedings against China over Aircraft Taxes

Cites failure to disclose VAT exemption for Chinese aircraft manufacturers
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Maintenance and Modifications

Red Aviation Adds BR700-710A2-2 Engines to Inventory

The two engines available for lease, exchange or sale will be eligible for hourly maintenance program enrollment.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Offering Mobile Support

The West Star Aviation MRT provides in-the-field-level repairs and modifications as well as temporary repairs.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Grants Gama Aviation LAS Repair Station Approval

The FAR Part 147 certification covers work on airframes, engines, instruments and radio equipment.
Safety

ICAO Adopts 15-min. Interval Position Reporting

The new standard is the outcome of recommendations stemming from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Maintenance and Modifications

Baker Aviation Adds Airborne AOG Maintenance Support

The company will use a Citation II to deploy its mobile maintenance team.
Regulations and Government

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.
FBOs

Cutter Aviation Becomes Sole FBO at Deer Valley

The acquistion of competitor Atlantic Aviation's location makes Cutter the sole FBO at one of the nation's busiest GA airports.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helo Seeks Customized Part Service Life Limits

The effort could extend components’ service life, reduce costs and improve safety, the company said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lockheed Martin: Simple ATC Mods Would Allow Drone Flights

Lockheed Martin is developing an unmanned aircraft traffic management system with exception management logic to alert operators and controllers.
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Aircraft

ATR 72-600 Wins EASA Nod for High-density Cabin

Turboprop’s maximum capacity increases to 78 seats
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Aircraft

Daher Delivers 100th TBM 900 Turboprop Single

Milestone TBM 900 was handed over to Dale Schneider, a North Carolina businessman and 3,000-hour-TT airplane and helicopter pilot.
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Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out First 737 Max

Preparations underway for first flight early next year
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Charter & Fractional

Canada Developing Child-safety Measures for Aircraft

Recommendations stem from the TSB’s investigation into the crash of a Metro III on Dec. 22, 2012, in which an infant was killed.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Voice Opposition to Privatized U.S. ATC

The groups are stepping up opposition as the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to release the proposal early next year.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Enhances FBO Terminal

London Biggin Hill describes itself as “the only dedicated business aviation airport in London.”
Safety

IFBOA Program Participants Earn Dividend

Members of the group's worker's compensation insurance program are set to share a more-than $3 million pot.
Airlines

European Commission Proposes New 'Aviation Strategy'

Groups representing European airlines and pilots say the plan is not ambitious enough and lacks specificity.
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Accidents

Actor Morgan Freeman Unhurt in SJ30 Incident

Reports indicate that one of the SJ30’s tires blew shortly after takeoff from Fletcher Field in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at 3:04 p.m.
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Airports

Santa Monica Obligated by Grant Assurances Until 2023

The FAA has determined in response to a Part 16 complaint that Santa Monica must comply with grant assurance obligations in running its airport.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Prod White House To Move on Part 23 Rewrite

The FAA is missing a congressionally-mandated December 15 deadline for release of a final rule.
Aircraft

Russia Upgrades Airborne Command Post

The Ilyushin Il-80 is a modified Il-86 airliner for the control of the armed forces.
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Bizav Veteran Loic Nicolas Forms Market Analysis Firm

Nicolas, a 25-year industry executive, will examine sales potential for new aircraft projects, as well as aircraft performance requirements.
Airports

ACI and ICAO Call for Asia Pacific Airport Growth

Airport expansion in the Asia Pacific region is still being constrained by ill-considered regulatory hurdles, according to Airports Council International.
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