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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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Marana Aerospace Expands Its Capabilities

MRO adds end-of-life services, hydraulic actuator overhaul and wheel assembly shop.
Maintenance and Modifications

Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter

The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.

Eurozone Crisis, Ukraine Weigh on European Bizav Flying

European business aircraft activity dropped last month by 5.8 percent from a year ago to 49,929 flights, according to WingX Advance.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DAC International Secures Quality Management Certification

The company provides avionics, test equipment and data converters.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Co-founders To Start Similar Service in Northeast

company is planning to launch inaugural service with scheduled flights on midsize business jets between New York, Boston, Hamptons and Nantucket.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Measure Noise Complaints in LA

A noise-complaint system to be launched in the spring should provide a complete picture of noise in the Los Angeles area.
Airlines

Malaysia Moves To Curb LCC Growth

Authorities won't issue more AOCs for low-cost entrants
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Regulations and Government

House To Vote On Small Business Expensing

Backed by business aviation groups, the measure would permit small businesses to expense rather than depreciate certain capital expenses.
Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Announces New Design for T-X Trainer

Northrop Grumman will propose a new design for the U.S. Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer program instead of teaming with BAE Systems with its Hawk jet.
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ATC

Saab Wins Second-Phase Tower System Contract in Australia

Airservices Australia awarded Saab a contract for the second phase of its national tower technology improvement program.
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Aircraft

Comac Designer Reports on C919 Progress

First flight of C919 due next year
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Airports

Groundbreaking near for Superior Aviation Town

Sometimes setting an example is the most straightforward method for inspiring much needed change in aviation policies and trends.
Regulations and Government

HAI, FAA Forum to Tackle ADS-B Equipage Concerns

FAA fears industry is falling behind on equipment mandate.
Regulations and Government

Industry Groups Back ICAO Approach on Emissions

Five aviation groups write heads of U.S. FAA and EPA, endorsing consideration of CAEP recommendations.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety To Add Fourth Gulfstream G650 Simulator

Will be installed at the company's learning center in Wilmington, Delaware, early next year.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe Lands London City OK for Phenom 300s

More than 53 percent of NetJets' European customer base comes from the London finance sector, making the London City approvals essential.
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Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Feb. 9, 2015)

Which components are typically used in certification of a turbojet aircraft to determine the accelerate-stop distance during takeoff?