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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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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Awarded ODA for All Locations

The approval allows West Star to manage its own certification projects and determine compliance with FAA procedures and guidelines.
Maintenance and Modifications

IBA Gets Camo Approval for ATRs, Gulfstreams

The UK company can manage the records, continuous airworthiness and maintenance planning for ATR 72s and several Gulfstream models.
Regulations and Government

USAF Asks FAA for Lower Training Altitudes

New petition requests exemptions from IFR altitude rules of FAR 91.177 and 91.179.
Avionics

RTCA, Eurocae Sign Accord To Cooperate More on Standards

Standards organizations RTCA and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment signed a memorandum of cooperation.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.
Engines

United Technologies Chief Chenevert Suddenly Retires

Gregory Hayes, previously the company’s senior vice president and CFO, was subsequently elected president and CEO.
FBOs

Air BP Strengthens Scottish Network with Gama Aviation Glasgow

Air BP will supply fuel to Gama clients and Air BP Sterling cardholders at Gama Aviation’s executive aviation terminal.
Engines

Jean-Paul Béchat, Former Head of Snecma and Safran, Flies West

Béchat, who graduated from France’s Ecole Polytechnique, started his career with Snecma as a production engineer in 1965.
Aircraft

2014 TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention Breaks Attendance Record

Three-day event, held at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, included educational sessions customized for TBM operators.
ATC

FAA Plans Improved Response Following Chicago Center Fire

The FAA will undertake a three-stage action plan to improve its response in the event of ATC emergencies like the Chicago center fire.
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