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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Launches Per-hour JT15D Vmax Program

Combines MRO, field service team and pay-per-hour plan.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Confirms Talks With Indian Carrier IndiGo

The Persian Gulf carrier issued a statement denying any interest in India's SpiceJet, but said it is holding talks with IndiGo.
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Air Campaign Over Iraq and Syria Gains Turkish Support

But after nearly a year, Operation Inherent Resolve has not had a decisive effect on Islamic State
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Airlines

Delta Air Lines To Offer Bizjet Upgrades to Elite Fliers

Under the new upgrade program, Delta SkyMiles members could be offered a flight on a chartered business jet operated by subsidiary Delta Private Jets.
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Regulations and Government

Bonus Depreciation Advances in U.S. Senate

After last year's last-minute extension, industry groups are hoping Congress acts sooner this year.
Rotorcraft

Round-the-world Flight in Robinson R22 on Ice

Man attempting to be the first pilot to solo circumnavigate the globe in a Robinson R22 ditched in Davis Strait.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate To Consider Pilot's Bill of Rights 2

GA groups kick up lobbying campaign in support of amendment as the Air Line Pilots Association objects to the third-class medical provision.
Aircraft

Textron Bullish on Bizjet Market in North America

Textron Aviation delivered 36 Cessna Citations and 30 Beechcraft King Airs in the second quarter, compared with 36 Citations and 34 King Airs a year ago.
Airlines

Delta Expands Partnership, Acquires Stake in China Eastern

Under the 'enhanced strategic partnership' Delta will invest $450 million to acquire a 3.55 percent stake in the Shanghai-based carrier.
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Airlines

Aviation Silk Road To Promote Open Skies in Central Asia

UN urges ‘cohesive brand’ to encourage more openness and connectivity
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Aircraft

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior
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Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce Names FlightSafety as BR725 Mx Trainer

FlightSafety International will offer BR725 engine and troubleshooting courses at its Savannah, Ga. maintenance training center.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Jets Rebrands as Jet Maintenance Solutions

Company specializes in maintenance of Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Law Firm Hires Former Leader of FAA's Drone Office

Williams was appointed to lead the FAA's newly created UAS Integration office in March 2012.
Regulations and Government

Gulfstream Targets Latin America with New Reps

Aerocardal, one of the largest charter and FBOs in Chile, will handle both commercial and government sales for Gulfstream in Chile.
FBOs

Voyager Jet Opens New FBO at Allegheny County Airport

The upgraded facility offers convenient access to downtown Pittsburgh.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Clears Path for Ex-Im Renewal

Sen. Kirk is offering an amendment over strong objections of fellow Republican lawmakers.
Aircraft

Yet More Mil Mi-17s Going to India

A sale worth more than $1 billion is likely, along with the choice of private Indian company Pipavev to assemble them.
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Safety

AAIB: Saab 2000 Crew Fought Autopilot

The pilot believed the aircraft was not responding as expected to control inputs after it was struck by lightning.
Safety

Eyewear Intended To Defend Against Laser Attacks

The number of laser attacks on aircraft is on the rise.
Safety

ALPA’s White Paper Targets Drones and Safety

ALPA wants drones to carry the same type of collision avoidance technology demanded of current commercial and general aviation aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Agriculture Will Be Big, But Realtors, Others First to Use Drones

Real estate and other aerial photography applications of drones lead the first several hundred exemptions awarded by the FAA.
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Safety

ERAU To Hold Online Accident Investigation Course

Course covers accident investigation process from field investigation through delivery of the final report.
Safety

FAA Proposes Penalty Against MayaAir

The company flew its Beechjet 400A on five flights when it was out of specification for commercial ops, says the FAA.
Safety

NASA Testing GA CFIT Avoidance Technology

iGCAS offers both an audible and visual warning of approaching terrain.
Safety

EAA Launches $25,000 Safety Innovation Competition

The annual competition is designed to tackle the general aviation fatal action rate, with a focus this year on loss-of-control.
Aircraft

TBM 900 Gets Off to Fast Start

The 900 model is proving to be the best seller in the TBM family with orders already reaching 100.
Aircraft

Chinese Authorities Issue Type Certificate for Legacy 500

Chinese movie star Jackie Chan is set to receive the first Legacy 500 in China by the end of 2015.
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Aircraft

Boeing Seals Contract with Japanese Suppliers of 777X

Consortium awarded 21 percent of major structural components
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Insists It Has No Plans for Patriot Deployment in Poland

The U.S. Department of Defense says it is not planning to deploy Patriot missile batteries in Poland.
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