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Ruag, Rheinland Partner on ATRs

The companies began collaborating on MRO support for the airplane last month.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Australia Will Use Heron as Training Bridge to MQ-4C Triton

The Royal Australian Air Force will continue using the IAI Heron to train until it receives the MQ-4C Triton.
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Rule for IFR/VFR Helicopter Flight Takes Effect in 2015

New rule makes integrating into the IFR system easier for pilots

King Air Pilot Was Wichita Tower Controller

FlightSafety International building remains too unstable to enter.

Australian Close Call Highlights Vertical Speed Mode

Pilots appear to have fallen behind the aircraft’s automation

FAA Video Highlights Winter Operations

Safety video presents elements to be included in 2016 Notam update.
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More Safety Websites Worth Bookmarking

Three more websites added to the safety resource list.

Turboprop Crashes Off Saint Maarten

Only one pilot from the Shorts 360 has been located.

TAA Safety Seminar Scheduled for This Week

Earl Weener to be featured speaker at the November 8 event.

India Hopes To Regain Category 1 Safety Status

The FAA will conduct an inspection next month that India hopes will return it to Category 1 safety status.

New Notam Format for Conflict Zones Published

New format may be used to reissue current Notams

NTSB To Meet on Alaska State Troopers Helicopter Crash

The March 30, 2013 accident claimed three lives.
Aircraft

TaxiBot Approved To Enter Service With 737 Fleet

Semi-robotic taxiing system is due to begin commercial operations with Lufthansa.
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Norway's Avinor Plans Major Airspace Reorganization

Norwegian ANSP and airport operator Avinor will implement an airspace reorganization on November 13.
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Aircraft

Russia, China Continue Negotiations for Su-35S Fighters

Negotiations between Russia and China continue for Su-35S multirole fighters.
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: November 2014

Rules that take effect within six months, 12 months and beyond 12 months.

At UN Summit, ICAO Restates Position on Environment

While it agrees with the overall position of ICAO, the business aviation industry remains wary about future ill-conceived emissions schemes.

Hobby’s FBO Flock To Grow

The City Council of Houston, Texas, last month voted overwhelmingly in favor of a 40-year lease for a new FBO at William P. Hobby Airport.
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Accidents

Nine-month Bizjet fatalities Outpaced Last Year’s

Preliminary, Factual and Final Reports
Rotorcraft

Helitech’s New Venue Proves Good Platform for New Products, Services

Show to alternate between Amsterdam and London
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TBM Loss Puts Renewed Focus on Hypoxia

Pilot became unresponsive after reporting an unspecified problem and asking for a descent
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Citation X+ Pilot Report

Cessna’s re-do of the Citation X thoroughly updates the classic speedster with new avionics and cabin features and an even swifter top speed.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Launches Challenger 650

NetJets is launch customer for the newest version of the Bombardier Challenger 600 series.
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Aircraft

New Business Turboprops 2014

These aircraft offer value the market cannot refuse.
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Aircraft

New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort

The new G500 and G600 have been in the works since 2009.
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Aircraft

Monarch Completes Boeing Buy Following Restructuring

UK airline to take 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s
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Accidents

King Air Crashes into FlightSafety Citation Center

Authorities reported that the pilot, the only person on board, reported an engine failure on takeoff and was trying to return to the airport.

Biz Aircraft Shipments Climb 8.7% in First Nine Months

Billings also rose about 4 percent during this period, to $16.02 billion.