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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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Regulations and Government

Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs

The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Aviation Technologies Adds Hawker 4000 Support

Services include fault history, database analysis, pre-buy assistance and other technical support.
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Rotorcraft

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Brazil Gets Part 145 OK

The company's newest aircraft (the G650 and G280) will be added later this year.
Fuel

Jet Fuel Shuffles in Line with Crude’s Price Drop

As crude oil continues its price slump, the effects on the price of jet fuel are beginning to be felt through the supply chain.
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Aircraft

ATR Targets 100-Aircraft Annual Production Rate

Turboprop manufacturer saw record orders, deliveries in 2014
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Aircraft

U.S. Military: F-35 Makes Progress Toward Initial Capability

Senior U.S. military officers said the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program remains on track to meet upcoming initial operational capability dates.
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Airlines

Etihad Regional Partner To Retrench Amid Lufthansa Incursion

Swiss airline calls German group's actions "abusive"
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Issues Ignored in State of Union Speech

President Obama did not address Export-Import Bank reauthorization or need for improved aviation infrastructure in his speech.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Wins EASA Approval for G650 Mx

Facility is an authorized service center for Gulfstreams and the Rolls-Royce BR725-series engines that power the G650 and G550.
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Avionics

Garmin Offers Up To $50K in Rebates for G1000 King Air Retrofits

G1000 retrofit provides operators with enhanced capabilities that minimize pilot workload, increase situational awareness and provide NextGen capabilities.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Appeals for Help With FAA's Inconsistency

The FAA's lack of progress in improving its consistency and certification processes is harming businesses, Duncan Aviation's Hilkemann testifies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ex-Gulfstream Aerospace Exec Defrauded Company

Caukin knowingly approved fictitious business invoices to defraud the company out of millions of dollars.
Training and Workforce

Precision Flight Controls Developing Helicopter FTDs

Models include Robinson R22, R44 and R66 as well as the Bell 206 and 407.

ExecuJet Launching Helicopter Charter in Cape Town

Flights are conducted in partnership with Acher Aviation.

GE To Provide HUMS for Avicopter AC313

The engine maker will supply the health and usage monitoring system.

Turbomeca Introduces 3-D Printing

Arrano test and production engines will feature fuel-injector nozzles made using “selective laser melting” techniques.

Onboard Tapped for Bell 429 Cargo Hook

The light twin will get the Talon LC cargo hook system.