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Mooney Begins Assembly of M10 POC

Mooney hopes to bring new diesel aircraft line to market in 2017.
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Able Flight Awards Pins To Six Pilots

Able Flight provides scholars for persons with disabilities to help them achieve their goal of becoming a pilot.
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Rotorcraft

Retiring Army Bells Not Heading to Civvy Street

The Army is shedding more than 300 helicopters as it transitions to a twin-engine fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Watchdog: FAA Oversight of EU Repair Stations Subpar

Lack of training erodes oversight capability, say watchdog groups.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Expands Completions Facility

The Beijing-based company provides design, engineering, certification and installation services for business jets.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Hosts Free NextGen Seminar

The seminar is intended to provide useful, practical information about precisely what equipment operators need to comply with the coming mandates.
Rotorcraft

RN-Aircraft Signs for 10 AgustaWestland AW189s

Order is the result of a framework agreement signed in December between the two companies that could see Rosneft take up to 160 AgustaWestland helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

California Man Falsely Certified O2 Cylinders

Danniel Hoose returned cylinders to use without properly testing them.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Teams with Apex Air for Domestic Chinese Flights

Apex Air, a CAAC-authorized business jet operator, will manage and operate a China based fleet of aircraft for VistaJet.
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SocialFlight Hot Spots Promote Aerial Tourism

Hot Spots provides detailed info about destinations for aerial tours.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Turns 60

Started in 1955 with a single contract to supply helicopter crews to oil companies operating in the Persian Gulf, the firm is a global powerhouse.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Indian Bizav Group Takes Issues to Government

The BAOA’s major recommendations include rationalization of business aircraft import duty, which is 2.6% for charter operators but 19.6% for private users.
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Services Offers Phenom 300 Mx Training

The two-week initial-level course includes hands-on sessions.
Airlines

TAM Reacts to Sagging Brazilian Market

Attributes traffic declines to inflation, currency devaluation
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Training and Workforce

Gama, CAE Partner for New EASA Base Training Requirement

Airplane type rating takeoffs and landings must be carried out under the control of an Approved Training Organization.
Aircraft

Quest Expands Under New Ownership

Quest is nearly doubling its footprint in Sandpoint, Idaho as it ramps up production and eyes next product.

AirVenture Opens With Strong Attendance, More Aircraft

The annual gathering of enthusiasts is a time to attract young people to the opportunities in aviation, said EAA chairman Jack Pelton.
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Training and Workforce

Daher Teams with SAMI on Hypoxia Training

The manufacturer incorporated the training into its curriculum for TBM operators.
Avionics

L-3 Aviation and Aspen Avionics Share Interface

Connecting the two devices allows pilots to see information simultaneously, such as weather on the Lynx and traffic on the Aspen.
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Aircraft

Tecnam P2010 Prepping for U.S. Deliveries

The company expects the four-place single to receive FAA approval by this year's fourth quarter.
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Aircraft

Piper Boosted By Order for 26 Trainers

Piper CEO Simon Caldecott said order possibility had been considered when deciding on layoffs.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Eyes Large Turboprop Single

While not ready to reveal development details, Textron Aviation is exploring a concept for a 1,500-nm-range large turboprop single.
Aircraft

Young Eagles Take First Icon A5

EAA chairman Jack Pelton says the aircraft will play a role in sparking new interest in the industry.
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Aircraft

China's Joy Air Orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibians

The floatplanes will be used for commuter and tourism flights in China.
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ATC

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.
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Avionics

Safe Flight Angle-of-Attack Indicator Certified

AoA information now available for FAR Part 23 aircraft.
Aircraft

Textron Gets FAA Nod for King Air 250 with Fusion

Certification of similarly upgraded versions of the King Air 350 and C90Tx are expecting to receive certification in 4Q15 and 1H16, respectively.
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Engines

Piper Meridian and M500 To Get Hartzell Five-Blade Props

The composite five-blade propellers will be lighter and stronger.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Launches eFlight GT Flight Tracking

Bristow and its clients will be able to see the position of Bristow aircraft at any time on an interactive map using satellite tracking signals.