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Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Put Technology To Work in MRO Operations

The manufacturers of business jets employ various technologies to make maintenance more efficient and thereby reduce operating costs for customers.
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Rotorcraft

Two Russian Helicopters Models Certified for Commercial Ops

The Ansat, another light twin, is now also certified for commercial passenger operations.
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Airlines

Philippines Removed from EU Air Safety Blacklist

Thailand avoids EU ban, for now
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Regulations and Government

Senate Lawmakers Express Opposition to Independent ATC

Senate Appropriations Committee members said they would reject measures to put parts of FAA on "funding autopilot."

From the Back Seat to the Cockpit: Fiona Horne

A rock star’s transformation into the world of aviation.
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Regulations and Government

High-altitude Oxygen Rule: Compliance Conundrum

The requirement for an oxygen mask above 41,000 feet might create more problems than it solves, say some pilots.
Airlines

Airline Pilots: Low Pay Drives Disputed Pilot Shortage

Aspiring airline pilots are discouraged by low entry level pay, limited career path, speakers at ALPA conference relate.
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ATC

New FAA Safety Review Program Undergoing Trials

Voluntary 18-month pilot program allows FAA employees to identify safety concerns without fear of retaliation.
ATC

Tulsa Control Tower Closed after Air Sickens Controllers

Tower was quickly evacuated and will remain shut pending the results of air sampling tests.
ATC

EASA Updates Bulletin on Ops Near Volcanic Ash Plumes

Recommends that volcanic ash forecasts should be presented in the form of a zoning system that depicts areas of low, medium and high concentrations
Regulations and Government

NBAA Chief Rallies the Troops at TEB Forum

NBAA president Ed Bolen outlined the latest proposal for a House bill to privatize ATC and fund it through user fees, which the association opposes.
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Corporate Angel Network Flies 48,000th Cancer Patient

On June 11, colon cancer patient James Etherton and his wife flew on Blue Beacon's Cessna Citation from treatment in NYC to their home in Illinois.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Moves To Bring More Services In-House

Textron Aviation ends 41-year partnership with Duncan as an authorized service center as it works with customers directly.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Aviation Firms Up Order for Agusta AW139s

Order part of larger commitment signed in 2013.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Meet With Lawmakers, Activists Over SMO Fate

Airport proponents and opponents are waging a letter-writing campaign as lawmakers push for restrictions or closure at SMO.
Aircraft

Russia Confirms More Tu-160 Bombers

In addition to an upgrade program for 16 survivors from earlier production.
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Aircraft

EU Creates Naval Task Force as Refugee Crisis Worsens

Italian aircraft carrier will lead efforts to rescue, and stem the tide of, migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
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Regulations and Government

ARSA: Time Is Running Short for FAA Reauthorization

ARSA warns battle lines are forming over Shuster's reauthorization proposal.
FBOs

FBO Consolidation Continues as Investors Eye ROI

Nearly 1,300 FBOs in the U.S. and Canada could be viable acquisitions, says industry expert John Enticknap.
Aircraft

Boeing To Cut 747-8 Production to One per Month

Move from 1.3 per month to take effect next March
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Aircraft

First Ski-jump Takeoff Flight-test for F-35B

The technique will be used to launch F-35Bs from British and Italian aircraft carriers.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Australia Flies First Large Drone in Unrestricted Airspace

The Royal Australian Air Force started flying the IAI Heron at Rockhampton Airport in advance of a joint training exercise with U.S. military.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Strong Sales, Easy Money Boost Civil Aerospace M&A Action

Investors like the continued strong trading conditions for airliner manufacturers and the aerospace food chain that supports them.
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Avionics

Aspen Avionics Acquires GPS Manufacturer Accord Technology

Aspen Avionics is adding certified GPS receiver technology to its product mix.
Aircraft

Quest Adds Namibia, Russia to Kodiak Validations

The Kodiak is now approved in 29 countries as Quest works to expand its international presence.
ATC

Australia Declares Flight Tracking Capability

Controllers can now track aircraft in oceanic airspace east and west of Australia using automatic dependent surveillance-contract.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Panel To Consider FAA Funding Bill

While House bill drew veto threat and Democrat ire, Senate bill passed subcommittee largely with bipartisan support.
Regulations and Government

Industry Heightens Push for Ex-Im as Lapse Looms

New AIA chief Dave Melcher joins chorus of appeals in favor of reauthorization the bank as Congress has less than a week to act.
Aircraft

Flexjet Takes Delivery of Its First Gulfstreams

First two G450LXis were handed over to Dallas-based fractional provider on June 23.
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