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Toward The Unknown: Soaring To New Heights with the Perlan II

The two-seat glider is pressurized to fly at the edge of space, which it will reach by riding stratospheric mountain waves.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland AW169 Gets Nod from EASA

AW169s are equipped with a variable speed main rotor, which improves efficiency and reduces the external noise.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Delves into Unmanned Aircraft Mx

Duncan Aviationoined the Robotic Skies network of service centers that provide certification, maintenance and repair for commercial UAS.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Delivers Completed VVIP Boeing 747-8i

The jumbo jet’s cabin includes custom furniture, monuments, exotic materials and artwork.
Charter & Fractional

Toucan Carves Niche in Nigerian Offshore Oil and Gas Market

Six ERJ145s on order from France for conversion.
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Aircraft

U.S. Clears New Upgrade Offer for South Korea KF-16s

Resubmitted package favors Lockheed Martin to upgrade 134 fighters, replacing earlier solution offered by BAE Systems.
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Aircraft

Above and Beyond: FBO 2015

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!
Charter & Fractional

Set Jet Launches Daily Coast-to-coast Bizliner Service

The membership-based program is offering members one way flights between LAX and TEB or HPN.
Regulations and Government

Fractional Operators Face Sunset of Tax Relief

Congress provided relief as fractional operators were mired in lawsuits with IRS.
Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Plans Layoffs, Citing Weak Demand

Vero Beach, Fla.-based aircraft manufacturer expects to lay off 15- to 20 percent of its more than 750 workers as sales dip in the first half of 2015.
Aircraft

Navalized Ka-52 Alligator Makes Public Debut in Russia

The more powerful Ka-52K was shown with Kh-35 and Kh-38 anti-ship missiles.
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Aircraft

In the Works: Windecker Eagle

The four-seat Windecker Eagle will be flying in the experimental exhibition category.
Aircraft

Contract Rejection by Delta Pilots Nixes Big Order

Deal off for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs, 20 Embraer 190s, confirms Delta CEO
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FBOs

Redmond City Council OKs Two FBOs at Roberts Field

Butler Aircraft Services received unanimous agreement by the council to continue providing FBO services under a five-year contract.
Aircraft

Updated L-410 Turboprop Rolls Out in Czech Republic

Latest version of the 19-seat commuter airplane features new avionics, more powerful engines
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Aircraft

Cirrus Elevates Simmons, Waddick to President Roles

Appointments come as Cirrus readies for certification and deliveries of its single-engine Vision jet.
Airlines

Pilot Group Decries Deregulation Proposal Circulating in ICAO

ICAO denies suggestions by the European Cockpit Association that the process for formulating policy on airline deregulation has been mishandled.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Chinese Manufacturer DJI Hires Prominent 'Drone Lawyer'

Known for challenging the FAA's first enforcement action against a drone operator, Schulman joins other experts hired by the drone industry.
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Argus Midyear Review Shows Bizav Flying Up 1.7% YTD

Argus’ TraqPak quarterly forecast predicts that flight activity in the third quarter will be up 1.9 percent year-over-year.
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Charter & Fractional

IRS Scrutinizing Charter Air Broker Involvement in FETs

Tax expert Nel Stubbs stresses operators and brokers must clearly spell out tax responsibilities to avoid potential IRS pitfalls.
Airlines

Gagan Costs Draw Resistance from India’s Airlines

Operators claim mandate could ground fleets
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Regulations and Government

NATA, GAMA Urge Senate Action On Bonus Depreciation

The Senate Finance Committee could consider another tax extenders package next week
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Pick Up in Q2

Phenom 300 deliveries helped improve Embraer's second quarter, but shipments are still down on the year.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Eyes Big Indian Deals with New Joint Venture

European company will partner with the Mahindra Group to compete with American and Russian OEMs for hundreds of orders.
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Aircraft

Bell Boeing Marks First International V-22 Sale to Japan

The U.S. Navy awarded the joint venture a $332.5 million contract modification to deliver five MV-22 Osprey tiltotors.
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Aerox Gives AirVenture Visitors an O2 Boost

Oxygen system provider giving out free samples at Oshkosh show.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Adds Mx Capability at Singapore

The facility is authorized to provide maintenance for all Australia-registered Bell 412s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center OK'd as ANAC 145 Repair Station

The company is able to maintain, repair and modify Brazilian-registered VIP aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Signs Deal with African Executive Aviation

Under the deal African Executive Aviation will be Ontic's dealer in Africa.
Accidents

Inadequate Cargo Restraint Brought Down 747 at Bagram

At least one armored vehicle on board shifted rearward as the airplane took off, crippling key systems
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