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Southwest Pilots' Union Joins Battle Against Gulf Carriers

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association adds its name to the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies coalition of U.S. airlines and unions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Completes Falcon 7X C-Check

A refurbishment project was completed at the same time.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Begins Avanti Evo Deliveries

First customer will use the twin pusher-prop aircraft in charter operations.
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LAAD 2015: U.S. Presence Down After Rivals Win Contracts

Saab and Embraer signed Gripen agreement at Latin American Defense and Security Show. Sagem also boosted Brazilian production.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Unions Speak Out Against ATC Privatization

Unions say ATC functions are "inextricably intertwined" with FAA other functions and they would oppose both for profit and nonprofit structure.
Regulations and Government

Users File Suit over East Hampton Restrictions

Friends of the East Hampton Airport are protesting new airport noise and curfew restrictions.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods Appoints New Leader at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Air Methods replaces Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier with president Gregg Lundberg.
Regulations and Government

FAA Targets Later This Year for Part 23 Proposal

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta believes "industry will be very pleased with where it is."
Aircraft

GKN To Make Wing Skins for Gulfstream's New G500/G600

GKN will produce upper and lower skins from plant in Wellington, Kan.
Aircraft

United To Swap Boeing 787 Positions for 777s

Boosts Boeing's prospects for smooth 777X transition
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Training and Workforce

Jeppesen To Supply Pilot Training Materials for Purdue

Jeppesen will provide a customized bundle that includes textbook materials for both private and commercial/instrument pilot training and other elements.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Breaks Ground on Tianjin Maintenance Facility

The groundbreaking follows the signing of a definitive joint venture agreement with the Tianjin Airport Economic Area.

Ifalpa Stands Firm Against Cockpit Video

Airborne image recording would not add anything significant to an accident investigation, the association believes.
Training and Workforce

ASU Pilots Train with PilotEdge Simulated ATC

The PilotEdge live air traffic control system for flight simulators helps trainee pilots learn how to interact with controllers.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Adds Utility EC145 to Product Line

The utility variant features increased payload, standardized interior and equipment list designed for multi missions.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

X-47B Accomplishes First Unmanned Aerial Refueling Mission

The Northrop Grumman-built unmanned combat demonstrator will be retired now that it has completed its final test objective.
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Aircraft

Quest Shows Kodiaks, Nears Composite Float STC

Company’s appearance this week in Lakeland, Fla., comes just one week after the Kodiak made its European airshow debut at Aero Friedrichshafen.
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Airlines

ANA Rescues Struggling Japanese Low-cost Carrier Skymark

Teams with private equity fund to resuscitate bankrupt budget carrier
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Tampa Bizav Group Reaching Out to SNF Visitors

Exhibit promotes the association and highlight its partnership with the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.
FBOs

Epic/UAS Fuel Partnership Goes Live Globally

Epic fuel customers can make purchases through more than 3,000 locations worldwide.
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Returns to Sun ’n’ Fun Show

Company’s entry-level Phenom 100E and 300 light jets are being showcased.
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SkyVector Adds FAA Flight Plan Filing Capability

Preferred and recently-filed routes will also be available and suggested to users before filing.
Aircraft

787 Seat Supply Delays Continue But Solution Is Close

Boeing engineers working with Zodiac to resolve delivery delays
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Regulations and Government

FAA To Take New Look at Science of Aircraft Noise

The agency is surveying airports about noise impact after communities complained that PBN procedures heightened noise.
Aircraft

Electric Reversible Propeller STC'd for Aviat Husky

Available for retrofit or as a factory option, the $30,000 system is being demonstrated by the company on a float-equipped Husky this week.
FBOs

Signature Dedicates Renovated Facilities at DTW, STL

The Detroit renovations follows Signature's acquisition of the former Metro Flight Services FBO less than a year ago.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Adding Destinations, Aircraft

The all-you-can-fly membership charter service operates nine PC-12s and will add another five this year.
Avionics

Aerovie First Aviation App for Apple Watch

The aviation EFB and navigation app’s latest version supports Apple’s Watch with unique new features for pilots.
Aircraft

Poland Chooses European Helicopters and American Missiles

The Airbus Helicopters Caracel and the Raytheon Patriot missile system will boost the country’s military capability.
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