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Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Rise in 3Q14

Bombardier Aerospace delivered 45 business jets in the quarter, up from 36 in the same period last year.
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Baldwin Puts IS-BAO within Reach of Small Flight Depts

Safety Co-op guides one-aircraft operators through the entire International Standard for Business Aviation Operations registration process.
ATC

FAA and Industry Meet To Address ADS-B Issues, Fixes

Working group formed to rally aircraft operators behind automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology.
ATC

Garmin Introduces Low-cost ADS-B OUT Solution for Aircraft

When paired with Garmin’s Flight Stream Bluetooth wireless gateway, the system provides ADS-B IN benefits via a mobile device.

Beechcraft Now Offering King Air 250 Weight Increase

Mtow rises from 12,500 pounds to 13,420 pounds, providing 1,025 pounds of payload with full fuel.

Garmin Expands Coverage Area for European FliteCharts

Charts include instrument approach charts, SIDs, STARs and airport diagrams.

Groundwork Being Laid for Hanscom Field Air & Space Museum

Group has accumulated some initial funds, but needs $100 million to build and initially operate the 300,000-sq-ft facility.
Aircraft

Bombardier Shelves Plans for Russian-built Q400s

Beaudoin cites political, economic conditions as key influences
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Aircraft

Russia Completes Mi-17 Shipments to Afghan Army

Russian Helicopters completed deliveries of Mil Mi-17V5 helicopters to the Afghan Army in October.
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Aircraft

Insitu Unveils 'ScanEagle 2' With More Payload Options

Insitu unveiled the ScanEagle 2 with a new engine and payload options at the Euronaval 2014 conference in Paris.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Expands U.S. Exec Jet Capabilities

BizJet International opens new Tulsa hangar.
Maintenance and Modifications

Deer Jet and Honeywell To Service APUs in China

The facility will be the first Honeywell line maintenance service center in the country.
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.