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Safety

Washington, D.C., Airspace Updates Take Hold

Airspace changes designed to save time and fuel
Safety

Spatial Disorientation Cited in Fatal Helicopter Accident

Night helicopter flight began in VFR conditions
Safety

NASA Offers Online Aircraft Icing Refresher

Comprehensive icing course includes scenario training
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Safety

Tyler Addresses Latin American Air Safety

IATA’s director general says Latin American air safety statistics are headed in the right direction.
Safety

Overrun Accident Involved Tailwind

Captain says aircraft brakes were not effective
Safety

FAA Says NextGen Could Help Avoid Center Disruptions

Agency says updated NextGen voice switching system will help reduce future disruptions
Safety

Agusta 139 Airworthiness Directive Superseded

Revised AD adds to previous maintenance requirements
Safety

Congress Worries About Drones

Pressure increases on the FAA to take action
Safety

Aircraft Repair Company President Must Pay Restitution

Criminal behavior continued after company sold to Gulfstream
Safety

Focus on Flights Over Hostile Territory

Emirates CEO believes industry could have responded much better
Aircraft

GAMA: Business Aircraft Deliveries on the Rise

Business jet makers are set to notch their second consecutive year of delivery increases.
Accidents

MU-2 Probable Cause Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

The NTSB’s report on the probable cause of the crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2 does not solve the mystery of the accident.
Engines

GE Honda HF120 Production Arrives in North Carolina

The joint-venture company marked the launch of its first production engine at the Honda Aero headquarters in November.
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Aircraft

ATR Weighs Options as Lion Air Boosts Backlog

Turboprop Maker Would Consider Building Aircraft Abroad, New Engine Option
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Aircraft

Indonesian Regional Airliners Making Progress

N219 under construction while R80 enters detailed design
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Training and Workforce

Airbus Rolls Out A350 Pilot Training

The pilot training course for the A350XWB Airbus has broken new ground
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Charter & Fractional

EJM Anticipates China Aircraft Management

With the awarding of an AOC to NetJets China Business Aviation, the company turns its attention to establishing a managed aircraft fleet.
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Sustainability and Environment

Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase

Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Aiming For 2015 First Flight

Suppliers and the OEM are ramping up assembly of the first flight test Global 7000.
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Opponents Dispute Norwegian Air's U.S. Permit Application

Opponents of the Norwegian Air International application for a foreign air carrier permit to operate to the U.S. have found support in Congress.
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Charter & Fractional

Keeping It Simple

Invoices for business-jet travel can be complex, but a recent trend could help change that.
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Aircraft

Ukraine Has Lost 22 Aircraft to Rebel Forces

Official attributes loss rate to pilots’ lack of combat experience; insufficient training; and insufficient intelligence on the threat.
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Aircraft

Indian Radar Buys Prompt Thales Joint Venture

BEL-Thales Systems will meet new offset and tech transfer rules
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Maintenance and Modifications

RBR Maintenance Adds GIV Stall Barrier Test Box

The company and Gulfstream are the only maintenance facilities that have this equipment for a required test.
Maintenance and Modifications

Volo Direct Adds to Parts Inventory

The company has more than 12,000 unique parts in inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service To Expand Maintenance Capacity at Bordeaux

The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications

Summit Aviation Adds Bell Authorization

Expands 25-year Bell service center capability
Maintenance and Modifications

Toolcraft Adds Fluorescent Crack Detection NDT

The company uses the system to check components for cracks, overlaps, folds, pores and binding errors in the surface.
Maintenance and Modifications

CenTex Installs Saddle Tank System on King Air 350

Tanks provide an additional 180 gallons of fuel for 90-series King Airs and 190 gallons for larger King Airs.
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