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Airports

Chicago DuPage Runway Project Wraps Under Budget

$11.4 million runway improvement will make it a more hospitable destination for the latest class of large-cabin business jets.
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Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack
Airlines

Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations
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Aircraft

Bombardier Names Likoray V-P of Sales for U.S., Canada

The promotion expands Likoray's responsibility in the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Russian Military and Government Take Surplus Il-96 Airliners

The order includes conversions and remodels as well as new aircraft.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Ex-Gulfstream Sales Exec Hagerty Founds Brokerage

The Hagerty Jet Group will specialize in pre-owned Gulfstreams but handle a range of business jets.
Regulations and Government

Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus

Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea

The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.
Safety

Safety Investigators Call for Papers

ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.
Regulations and Government

GAO Reports on FAA Certification and Foreign Approval of Aviation Products

Critics cite delays that are not currently being addressed by the FAA.
Safety

IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks

Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.
ATC

Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.
Safety

ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea

NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.
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Airports

FAA Debars Syracuse Airport Owner

Bank fraud scheme diverted airport money to other sources
Regulations and Government

Operator Groups Urge FAA Help To Lower ADS-B Cost

Only 8,800 general aviation aircraft have equipped for ADS-B so far, and industry leaders warn cost is a 'serious obstacle' to equipage.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Submits Orion Drone for World Endurance Record

Aurora Flight Sciences said its Orion unmanned aircraft system flew for 80 hours during a flight in December.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation

Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.

Big Air Effort for Small Reward Over Iraq, Syria

Strict rules of engagement and scarce targets, result in most combat aircraft sorties returning with weapons unexpended
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Airports

UK Regional Airports Demand Access to London

Britain's regional airport lobby tells parliament it needs fairer access to slots and more flexible planning policies.
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Charter & Fractional

Questionable ‘Customers’ Still Target the Charter Business

Fraudulent charters, nonexistent airplanes and thousands of dollars of absconded funds serve as a warning to watch out for potential scammers.
Charter & Fractional

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.

J.P.Morgan Expects Muted Optimism in 2015 Bizjet Guidance

Firm believes Textron, parent of Cessna Aircraft and Beechcraft, has the most leverage in the ongoing economic recovery in the U.S.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Working To Improve Certification, Official Says

Progress has been uneven in expanding use of designee system, FAA certification chief concedes.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”
Rotorcraft

In-gearbox Sensor Detects Failures Earlier

In EASA-funded research project, Cranfield University successfully tests crack detection system at full scale.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Aviation Offers Four-year Paint Warranty

The company can design and paint traditional and exotic paint schemes for customers of aircraft the size of a Falcon 7x and smaller.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Announces Management Appointment

Stephen Foster named director of operations.
Rotorcraft

Brazil’s Petrobras Flying into Headwinds

The company is embroiled in an international corruption scandal that could limit its future access to capital markets and retard exploration projects.
Fuel

Bristow Takes Long View of Oil Price Slide

The oil-and-gas company is proceeding with its commitments to buy and lease new helicopters.
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