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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation To Augment Accessory Capabilities

The company’s facilities at East Alton, Ill., and Columbia, S.C., offer accessory work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Appraiser Society To Offer Aircraft Valuation Course

Program builds on aircraft maintenance skills.
Maintenance and Modifications

Propulsion International Signs Alaskan TPE331 Mx Plan

Plan includes upgrading the engines to comply with the latest service bulletins.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation STL Installs Rockwell Collins’ Venue in Global XRS

Rockwell Collins Venue is a high-definition cabin management system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Renews Service Agreement with Turboprop East

The company will provide engine repair and overhaul support for the P&WC PT6A and JT15D.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flightdocs To Roll Out New Enterprise Inventory Platform

The tool gives customers a real-time view of the purchasing and parts management process.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall To Market Aircraft Pump Products by AeroControlex

The agreement gives Aviall exclusive rights to distribute AeroControlex products in most of the world.

Constant Aviation Names Mark Crotty Las Vegas GM

Crotty has been director of operations since 2012.
Aircraft

VLM To Debut Superjet in Western Europe

Russian financing key to deal
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ATC

Industry, FAA Form 'Equip 2020' Group to Promote ADS-B

The aviation industry and the FAA have agreed to form an 'Equip 2020' working group to promote the adoption of ADS-B equipment.
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Australia Chooses Cobham for Future Search and Rescue

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority chose Cobham SAR Services to provide airborne search and rescue services beginning in 2016.
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Bolen Deems NBAA 2014 in Orlando an ‘Enormous Success’

Event hosted 1,100 exhibitors, more than 100 aircraft and upwards of 26,000 attendees.
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Rotorcraft

FAA Dismisses Appeal Seeking Bell 429 Weight Increase

Agency said exemption would give Bell an unfair competitive advantage and could compromise safety.

Event Raises Nearly $400K for Corporate Angel Network

CAN coordinates 250 cancer patient flights each month and has arranged more than 46,000 flights since it was founded in 1981.
Charter & Fractional

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”
Airports

Second Part 13 Complaint Filed Against Norwood Airport

Grievance alleges that airport commission discriminated against Boston Executive Helicopter’s long-planned FBO at Norwood.

U.S. Customs Mandates Extra Screening for Passengers Flying from West Africa

The CBP says the restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce JV on CRJ Conversions

First project will see eight China B-registered Bombardier CRJ200s converted from commuter to executive interiors mirroring the Challenger 850.

Hawker 400XPR Winglets Certified

By increasing wing surface area, the winglets improve low-speed handling and stability at higher flight levels.

NTSB Extends Comment Period on Accident Investigation Proposed Rules

Comment period extended two weeks to Oct. 31 on proposal that would reorganize accident investigation procedures into mode-specific subparts.

Voyager Jet Center Begins Construction on New FBO Terminal and Hangar

When it opens next spring, the new terminal will feature passenger and pilot lounges, and the hangar will be “eco-friendly.”

Northrop Grumman Wins Marine Corps Radar Contract

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to begin low-rate production of the G/ATOR expeditionary radar.
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Aircraft

United Launches World’s Longest Dreamliner Flight

Service competes directly with Qantas A380.
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U.S., Airline Industry 'Fusion Cell' Aids Ebola Response

A "fusion cell" of U.S. government and airline industry analysts helped guide the nation's response to the Ebola crisis.
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Accidents

Probable Cause Published on Inhofe Accident

Investigation showed no evidence of pre-impact structural, engine or system failures.

More Attention Needed for Upset Recovery

Flight training does not sufficiently prepare pilots to cope with upsets caused by stalls.
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Safety

NTSB Report Details Pilot’s Mismanagement of Rest Periods

Pilot squandered opportunities before the accident to recuperate from sleep loss.

Safety Websites Worth Bookmarking

These websites are just a few valuable online pilot safety resources.

Campaign Continues for Secondary Cockpit Safety Barriers

9/11 widow claims Pennsylvania Congressman is blocking potential legislation.