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Envoy CRJs To Move to PSA

The move is expected to be complete by 2016.

First Extra-Capacity Q400s Delivered

Thailand’s Nok Air took delivery of the aircraft as part of a deal signed last year for as many as eight of the aircraft.

CEO Shuffle at Silver, IslandAir

CFO Sami Teittinen replaced Dave Pflieger as the airline’s CEO.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Flying Colours St. Louis

MRO expands its refurb capability
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FBOs

FBO: Rizon Jet

London Biggin Hill Airport-based Rizon Jet says it would like to see all FBOs focusing on higher-quality service to attract more to bizav.
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Aircraft

Airbus Plots Flight Path to A320neo Service Entry

Eight A320neo flight-test aircraft will be involved in the certification campaign, split between the PW1100G- and CFM Leap-1A-powered variants.
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Aircraft

U.S. Struggles With Networking Issues, Including 5th to 4th Gen

The next generation of aircraft must be able to interface with the current generation to prosecute modern air campaigns.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Touts Raider at Rollout Ceremony

The company is proposing the Raider as a replacement for the U.S. Army's fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Avmats Composite Shop To Support One-off Parts and Repairs

Company wants to be the “go to” facility for challenging custom repair needs
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Avionics

Honeywell’s Latest Radar Improves Efficiency and Safety

IntuVue takes radar tech a step further
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: October 2014

A roundup of the regulations entering force in the next six months, twelve months and beyond.
Aircraft

AirTanker Completes Provision of ‘Core’ Fleet to RAF

The company has already trained 27 of the 30 planned crews.
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Aircraft

Cessna Boosts Range of Citation Latitude

Cessna Aircraft announced improvements in expected aircraft range and runway performance for the twinjet.
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Rotorcraft

Start-up Marenco Flies SKYe Helicopter for First Time

Swiss developer flies 5,800-pound, all-composite helicopter powered by a Honeywell HTS900-2.
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Airports

Leesburg Executive Airport To Test Saab Remote Tower

The trial will take place at Leesburg (Va.) Airport, which currently has no tower, next summer.

NBAA Pins Down Locations for 2015 Bizav Regional Forums

Regional forums offer some of the benefits of NBAA’s annual convention in convenient locations across the U.S.
Engines

Williams, Rolls-Royce Tie for Best Bizjet Engine Support

In rankings for turboprop support, Honeywell retained the number-one position.
FBOs

Houston OKs Lease for Sixth FBO at Hobby Airport

Black Forest Ventures plans to break ground early next year on a new $20 million Galaxy FBO.

Historic UK Airport To Close on October 16

Bond Helicopters, which has used Blackpool as a base for offshore oil-and-gas flights, is looking for an alternative airfield.
FBOs

Hawthorne Acquires Wisconsin FBO, Bringing Chain to Five Facilities

The Hawthorne Eau Claire FBO has a newly renovated passenger terminal complete with passenger and pilot lounges.

Delaware Governor On Slate for Second-day Opening Session at NBAA 2014

Gov. Jack Markell will also participate in an “aviation-related announcement” later that afternoon at the Delaware River & Bay Authority.
Aircraft

Airborne Directed Energy Technology Maturing in the U.S.

The technology is ready to weaponize, according to a speaker at the recent Air Force Association Conference.
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Regulations and Government

European Regionals Still Feeling the Regulatory Strain

The European Regions Airline Association general assembly in Barcelona this week heard that new regulations are exacerbating tough market conditions.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned Aircraft Exemption Requests Now Exceed 50

The number of applicants seeking to operate unmanned aircraft by exemption is increasing.
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Braathen Promotes U.S. Model for European Regionals

Braathens boss Per Braathen advocates more consolidation and closer ties with major carriers for Europe's regional airlines.
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Rotorcraft

NTSB Faults Pilot in Fatal 2011 Blue Hawaiian Crash

Weather was a contributing factor
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Aircraft

New Jets 2014

Manufacturers see economy and quality of customer service as the biggest drivers behind business jet sales.
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Training and Workforce

EASA Rules Ease Up Instrument Ratings for Private Pilots

EASA has introduced new competency-based, modular route to the European instrument rating under new regulations.
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