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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Axes Dauphin Upgrade, Powers on X4

AS365 N3e program is terminated, while the X4 reaches the “power-on” stage
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Airlines

TAM Reveals Plans for Regional Expansion

Decision on order for 18 new jets due in first quarter
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Leads ICAO's New Remotely Piloted Aircraft Panel

A representative of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is chairman of the new ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Panel.
Airlines

Aer Lingus Rejects Takeover Bid by IAG

Says offer "fundamentally undervalues" the Irish flag carrier
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Aircraft

U.S. GA Shipments Growing Modestly In 2014

GA market contributes to $50 billion trade surplus, but fight for ExX-ImM continues.
Aircraft

Daher-Socata Teams With Airbus On E-Fan Project

Daher-Socata will collaborate on design, development and certification of electric plane.
Regulations and Government

Expanded Use of Aviation Training Devices Approved

New ATD rule follows the issuance of hundreds of letters of authorization.
Charter & Fractional

London Executive Aviation Secures U.S. Part 129 Approval

Part 129 status enables operator to expand flights between European Union and U.S.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Army Displays JLens Aerostat for East Coast Coverage

The Army displayed the first aerostat of the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor it will fly over the East Coast.
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Aircraft

Russia Could Grab Major Indian Helicopter Contracts

After leaders meet, Western bidders could be shut out of three pending requirements.
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Aircraft

Boeing Concludes Latest Round of EcoDemonstrator Trials

Testing with 787 flight test article ZA004 deemed a success
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Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 8X

New flagship could fly in February.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance Special Report 2014

Cash is still king, but lenders see fresh activity from buyers
Regulations and Government

Congress Renews Bonus Depreciation, R&D Credit For 2014

GA groups call tax measures important to job growth and investments.

Limited Choices for F-35 Heavy Maintenance, U.S. Confirms

Security is a major factor driving assignments of airframe and engine MRO work for the stealth fighter
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Aircraft

Dassault Rolls Out the First Falcon 8X Jet

Dassault Rolls Out the First Falcon 8X Jet
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Aircraft

HAV Delays Hybrid Airship Flight; Selex To Study Sensors

The former LEMV won’t fly again until late 2015, but its maker and Selex are developing an ISR sensor payload
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Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Delivers Precious Holiday Cargo

The fractional aircraft operator helped the hungry in its own community.
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Airlines

Thousands Stranded as SpiceJet Comes Close to Shutdown

Fuel supply resumes, but only temporarily
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Rotorcraft

Military Success for Airbus Helicopters in Indonesia, Thailand

Four rotary types set to fulfill various roles
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik and Hawker Pacific Form Landing Gear Cooperation with SPPCA

Agreement expands international support for SPPCA landing gear.

Airbus Undergoes Top Management Shakeup

Tom Williams to replace Günter Butschek as COO
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Aircraft

Finnair’s First Airbus A350 Takes Shape

Delivery to first European operator scheduled for next fall
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Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Approves Airbus Helicopters’ MRO in China

The CGAMEC joint venture can overhaul the main and tail rotor gearboxes on Airbus’ AS350 Ecureuil.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Set for Falcon 7X C-check

The C-check comes due on the 7X every eight years or 4,000 cycles, whichever occurs first.
Accidents

NTSB Faults Pilot, ‘Punitive Culture’ in Alaska Trooper Crash

Pilot lacked instrument experience, was too highly motivated to continue the mission.
FBOs

California Fuel Companies Settle Leaded Avgas Dispute

The agreement between fuel providers and the Center for Environmental Health requires the fuel distributors to warn residents living near airports.
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center To Complete VIP Airbus A320CJ

The project marks the company’s 18th A320 completion program since it became an Airbus Completion Center in 2003.
Maintenance and Modifications

Silver Air Adds Scott Barringer as New Director of Maintenance

Barringer will oversee maintenance planning and airworthiness for the charter operator.