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Rheinland Air Service Named Exclusive European Dealer for Quest Kodiak

RAS will also be an authorized service center for the turboprop single.
Regulations and Government

Quiet-technology Aircraft To Be Given Relief from Grand Canyon Noise Restrictions

Comments on the FAA proposal are due December 10.
Rotorcraft

Former Bell Helicopter Chief James Atkins Passes Away

Atkins spent his entire career at Bell, beginning in 1940, and oversaw the growth of its commercial helicopter division.
Aircraft

Constant Aviation Installs Ovation in Global Express

Ovation Select provides onboard connectivity via smartphones, tablets or any of the installed passenger control units.
Maintenance and Modifications

BizJet International, Gulfstream Sign Supplier Accord

The three-year agreement will cover the Gulfstream II, GIII, GIV, G350 and G450.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Beijing Names Ni Jiliang as General Manager

Ni joined Ameco Beijing in 1988.
Maintenance and Modifications

AfBAA and JSSI To Promote Importance of Aircraft Mx

Joint program to promote best practices in business aviation
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Aircraft

Poland Pushes Back Deadline For Helicopter Contest

Contract award for the medium multirole helicopter has been postponed to next year’s second quarter.
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Regulations and Government

New Leadership Ahead for GA Caucuses

General Aviation Caucus members are recruiting new leaders, with three of the four co-chairs leaving Congress.
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Accepting 2015 AMT Employer Award Applications

Employees must complete at least 12 hours of training during the course of the year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Completing Qatari Challenger 604

Project includes heavy maintenance, paint and refurb.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Expands Avionics Department System-wide

Company names avionics managers at Birmingham, Las Vegas and Cleveland MROs.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FAA: Local Aviation Fuel Taxes for Aviation Use Only

Policy formally adopts 1987 interpretation calling for state and local aviation fuel taxes to be used for aviation or airport programs.
Rotorcraft

Avicopter Unveils New Light Twin

Chinese avionics specialist Savic signs MoU with Thales for helicopter applications.
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Industry Outlines Impediments to Full ADS-B Equipage

With five years to go, industry-wide compliance by 2020 is starting to look unlikely.
Aircraft

Airbus Boosts Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic Business Jet

Airbus Boosts Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic Business Jet
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Aircraft

NTSB Cites Deficient Safety Assessment by Boeing in 787 Fire

Safety Board issues 18 separate recommendations
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Aircraft

Azul Orders 35 More A320neos

Direct order from Airbus adds to lease contracts with AerCap and GECAS
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Aircraft

Ryanair, Boeing Finalize Max 200 Deal

Contract worth some $11 billion at current list prices
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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