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Aircraft

Delayed Permit Application Hurts Norwegian Air Financials

Norwegian Air Shuttle's drawn out application for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit is creating drag on its bottom line.
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Airports

Clay Lacy Breaks Ground on $10M Expansion at Van Nuys

South campus will add a modern FBO terminal to the company’s flagship location, two new hangars, office space and training facilities.
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JetNet: Used Bizjet Transactions Set New Record in 2014

There were 2,569 pre-owned business jet retail transactions last year, besting the previous peak of 2,181 in 2007.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Navy Updates Guidance for Helicopter Inspections

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued updated guidance for inspecting Sikorsky CH/MH-53E heavy lift helicopters.
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Charter & Fractional

Take Air Brings Surf Air Model to Europe

Starting with a King Air, Take Air will begin operations between Antwerp and Zurich on March 30 with a membership-based model.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier Names New CEO, Pierre Beaudoin Now Chairman

Pierre Beaudoin to step aside as chief executive after six and a half years
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Aircraft

With New Leader at Helm, Bombardier Aims for Level Flight

Business jet orders soften, deliveries increase as Bombardier looks to improve liquidity.
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NBAA Leadership Conference Prepares Managers for Change

NBAA Leadership Conference in Tucson will have highest-ever attendance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Albinati Aeronautics Obtains Malta AOC

Customers can choose from the company's charter and management services in Switzerland or Malta.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Expands Parts Inventory

The company's rotable exchange now has more than 50,000 line items.
Maintenance and Modifications

ASTM International To Develop Aero Training Standards

The committee will develop internationally accepted standards that define the core competencies for aerospace personnel.
Avionics

FAA Amends ADS-B Out Performance Requirements

Aircraft must feature equipment that meet the necessary performance requirements but not the actual type certification requirements of the TSO.
Aircraft

IAI Reveals New MPA Based On Global 5000

Israeli company has chosen the Bombardier business jet as it re-enters the maritime patrol aircraft market.
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Regulations and Government

Martin Baker Cries Foul Over Rival Seat Improvements

Row develops over alleged improper funding of modifications to the ACES ejection seat
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Aircraft

Former HBC Exec Brad Hatt Launches Aircraft Sales Firm

Industry veteran starts a family business with Hatt & Associates.
Regulations and Government

HAI, GAMA Team On Part 27, 29 Review

A long-awaited review of FAA Part 27 and 29 helicopter certification regulations is still years away.
Accidents

TransAsia Pilots Undergo Retesting for Engine-Failure Response

Ten pilots have failed CAA-ordered tests
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Avionics

L-3 Unveils Full Set of Lynx ADS-B Systems

The Lynx MultiLink Surveillance System ADS-B transceivers fill the mandate for a variety of aircraft types.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Continental Motors Services Acquires United Turbine

Acquisition is part of a continuing expansion that began last July when parent company Continental Motors Group renamed their MRO service group.
Safety

Gulfstream Flight-test Unit Elevates IS-BAO Status

Department has 43 pilots who conduct more than 2,200 annual test flights.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EBACE 2015 To Feature Unmanned Aircraft Zone

The UAS zone will provide a venue for exhibitors to do live demonstrations of their products in a 12m-by-12m netted pavilion.
Charter & Fractional

Mach One Carves Out Charter Niche Built on Loyalty

The Chino, Calif., charter provider operates 10 jets and most of its trips serve charter broker Sentient Jet.
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Rotorcraft

Enstrom TH180 Makes First Flight

TH180 is a scaled-down version of the company’s 280FX three-seat model and uses its type certificate and rotor system.
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Aircraft

Mixed Delivery Results Tempers Near Record Billings

“Overall the industry trajectory is positive. But we are not nearly where we need to be,” said GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.
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Safety

UK Researchers Study Carbon Nanotube Aircraft De-icing System

Carbon nanotubes could be applied like paint and de-ice a surface by heating.

Study: General Aviation Economic Impact Climbs to $219B

New study finds “hefty increase” in industry economic contribution, but number of jobs has dropped over past nine years.
Aircraft

Egypt To Acquire Rafale Combat Jets

Qatar could follow, but negotiations with India are still unresolved.
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ICG NxtLink Certified for Fans-1/A over Iridium on Falcon 900B

ICG Fans-1/A solution approved for third business jet application.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Offers Powerplant, Landing Gear Consulting

The service is intended to guide operators through the maintenance process.
Accidents

AIN Blog: What's Wrong With Pilot Training?

The aviation industry has an opportunity to provide pilot training that could prevent the kinds of accident that have been happening.