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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research

Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.
Regulations and Government

NATA Forms Consulting Services Arm

John McGraw to lead the new consulting services, which will address a range of regulatory and operational issues.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Receives FAA Approval

The company is seeing more demand for interior refurbs on the long-range, large-cabin aircraft popular in the region.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Develops App for In-flight Weather Updates

The app alerts of potential weather hazards along a flight path, helping pilots plan for weather-related diversions.
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Rotorcraft

East Hampton Expected To Adopt Curfews at KHTO

Proposal would impose new curfews for all aircraft and operating limits on noisier aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Former Carson VP Faces Jail for Crash Record Fraud

Federal government charged that Carson executive falsified helicopter performance charts to obtain more than $50 million in Forest Service contracts.
Regulations and Government

Key Lawmaker Introduces ATC Privatization Bill

Rep. Mica introduces privatization bill as FAA reauthorization talks increasingly focus on ATC governance.
Aircraft

FAA Proposes $430,000 Civil Penalty Against Beechcraft

Civil penalty proposal stems from customer reports of fuel leaks on 43 Barons produced between January 2012 and November 2013.
Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Again Holds Scavenger Hunt at SNF

The grand prize, a custom desktop aircraft model worth more than $500, will be awarded to the contestant with the most points.
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Aircraft

Avidyne Touchscreens Selected for Sun Flyer Trainer

All-electric trainer aircraft to include low-power, high-fidelity touchscreen displays from Avidyne.
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FBOs

Signature Flight Support Hosts Wx Center at SNF 2015

Company partnering with SkyVector to provide flight planning, weather and flight-plan filing for attendees at Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In.
Avionics

Aspen Avionics Cut Prices for Genav ADS-B IN/OUT Units

Both units can receive ADS-B subscription-free weather and traffic, as well as meets the ADS-B OUT mandate below 18,000 feet.
Avionics

WingX Pro7 Android Version Due in Second Quarter

Hilton Software’s flight planning and navigation app will soon be available on a variety of Android devices.
ATC

Global Satellite Navigation Inching Closer to Full Implementation

Four constellations will be complete by 2020.
Aircraft

UAC President Charts Course for Next Ten Years

Reveals plans to build 150 civil airplanes annually by 2025
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Avionics

Operators’ Fans STC Options Growing

With a variety of equipment and STC options on the market, operators have choices when it comes to Fans equipage.
Aircraft

Sun 'n' Fun Airshow Kicks Off in Florida

More than 500 exhibitors are booked this year and the number of aircraft coming in for the event is estimated at 10,000, ranging from ultralights to jets.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus H Care Comes with Financial Guarantees

The company has set its sights on being a more customer-centric organization.
Aircraft

SubSonex Jet To Make Worldwide Debut at SNF 2015

Personal jet will take part in the afternoon aerial display on the opening and closing days of the show
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Textron Aviation’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Year

The company integrated teams and facilities, a new labor agreement, support and the iconic brands of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker.
Aircraft

Cessna Secures EASA Approval for 14-place Caravan

Approval for higher density configuration comes as Europe progresses toward commercial single-engine turbine IMC approval.
Regulations and Government

Huerta: Administration Open to Alternative ATC Models

Huerta cautions that any changes to ATC governance structure must consider unintended consequences
Accidents

TSB Reports on Metro Loss of Control

The crew experienced a loss of left engine power at 500 feet above ground level due to the failure of an internal engine component.
Airports

Sun Valley Airport Will Close for a Month

The airport will shut down from April 26 through May 20
Safety

USDA Reports on 25 Years of Wildlife Strike Data

The data was gathered from more than 2,000 airports around the world.
Safety

ICAO Conflict Zone Repository Goes Live

The site will eventually provide up-to-date information on potential risks to civil aviation arising from armed conflicts around the world.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Latitude Livens Up The Citation Lineup

Textron Aviation’s new Citation Latitude adds a flat-floor cabin to the company’s midsize jet line.
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ATC

French Controllers Call Off Strike

DGAC assures union that latest proposal will stand
Rotorcraft

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods

The agency alleges the firm operated 83 flights with helicopters that were out of compliance with the FARs.
Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training AC

The guidance, intended for airlines, is applicable to all aircraft operations.