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Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 Get Colombian Nod

The super-midsize Challenger 300 entered service in 2004, while the updated 350 was certified by the FAA, Transport Canada and EASA last year.
FBOs

Tampa FBO Announces Expansion Plans

Tampa International Jet Center (TIJC) received approval of a ground lease extension to build a new 32,000-sq-ft hangar.
Regulations and Government

Isle of Man Nears 800th Aircraft in Registry

There are 460 aircraft active on the fleet.
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Avionics

CMD's ADS-B Out Solution Expanded to More Bizjet Models

The expanded STC is an approved model list (AML) certification that now covers more than a hundreds business airplane models.
Avionics

ATR, Elbit Pioneer Visor Display for Commercial Pilots

First system in commercial aviation to replace traditional HUD with a head-mounted visor
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Rotorcraft

Era Group Opens New Houma Facility

New base features a climate-controlled hangar that can house more than 30 aircraft and a terminal that can process more than 15,000 passengers per month.
Rotorcraft

CHC Reports Loss as Oil Prices Weigh on Offshore Ops

However, CHC CEO Karl Fessenden noted that the company’s long-term prospects remain positive.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mulls Amphibious Mi-14 Rebirth

Airframer sees market in search-and-rescue operations and military applications.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Eyes Trade Growth, Religious Tourism

Fleet to increase to around 27 aircraft next year
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion and Refurbishment Report 2015

Customers demand ever more in their business aircraft; here is what OEMs and completions specialists are doing to meet their needs.
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Accidents

Report Says TransAsia Pilot Shut Down Wrong Engine

CVR recordings indicate confusion in cockpit
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AIN Founding Editor James Holahan Dies, Aged 94

Jim Holahan founded AIN parent group The Convention News Company in 1972 and served as editor-in-chief for 27 years.
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Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Harvest Bumper Crop of June Orders

Leasing companies account for majority of sales activity
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Avionics

Apple iOS 8.4 Fixes External GPS Issues

Previous iOS 8.3 update introduced a problem that rendered some external GPS devices unable to send location data to the mobile device.
Accidents

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.
Charter & Fractional

Jetdebit Launches Digital Jet Card with Fixed Fees

Jetdebit.com will charge charter clients a fixed service fee of 8 percent.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York
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Safety

TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children

Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.
ATC

FAA Defines Oceanic Airspace

The U.S. is responsible for ATC services over the domestic U.S. and certain areas beyond.
Safety

FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm

In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.

LABACE 2015 Preview

Latin American event seeks to expand South American bizav user base
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Pre-Owned Update: July 2015

Number of choices–and prices–depends on what model you want.
Safety

FAA, Industry Summit Focuses on GA Fatal Accident Rate

The FAA remains focused on working with industry to curb leading fatal accident causes, such as loss of control.

Bizav To Get First-ever Pavilion at Dubai Airshow

MEBAA secured pavilion to provide business aviation stronger presence at the show.
Airports

Bizav Sees Little Operational Impact in Greece

Debt crisis is as of yet having limited impact on the conduct of business aviation in that country.
Aircraft

Airbus To Build A330 Completions Plant in China

Plans call for construction of new completions and delivery center in Tianjin
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Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Likely Pushed to September

Chairman Shuster is expected to delay release of the FAA reauthorization bill until close to when House floor consideration is scheduled..
Aircraft

One Aviation Introduces Eclipse Special Edition

Factory-refurbished Eclipse 500 SE will be upgraded to include nearly all new features introduced on the Eclipse 550.
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FBOs

Leading Edge OK'd To Open FBO at Roberts Field Airport

The company expects to begin operations at the airport, which offers a pair of 7,000-foot-plus runways and a helipad, by the beginning of next month.
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Adds Select Locations

FBOs in Vienna, Austria, and Camarillo, Calif., join Signature Select program