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Maintenance and Modifications

Brazil Thinks Big for Bizav MRO Expansions

TAM Aviação Executivo, World-Way Aviation and Catarina Airport all have big plans to expand MRO facilities in Brazil.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aerospace Adds Paint Facility

The company’s Part 145 business has been geared to airline operations, but it is looking to move into the business aviation market.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering Injects Capital into Xiamen Engine MRO Joint Venture

Upon injection of the funds, STA Engines’ total share capital contribution in Statco will stand at $41.6 million.
Maintenance and Modifications

AirResource Group Gets FAA Repair Station OK

Company also offers charter, brokering, aircraft evaluations and consulting.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Names Highfill Director of Maintenance

He will be responsible for aircraft maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishment operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Aerospace Adds Senior V-Ps to Management Team

Harvey Ticlo and Steve Jourdenais take leadership roles.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD for PT6A Compressor Turbine Blades

The purpose of the AD is to prevent failure of CT blades, which could result in damage to the engine and the airplane.
Aircraft

Navy's FA-XX Discussion Includes Modifying F-35C

Modifying the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is part of what the U.S. Navy wants to discuss with contractors in a series of “technical interchange meetings."
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Bombardier’s Restructuring Sees More Leadership Changes

Ralph Acs, who led the Learjet 85 program, left the company last week.

Embraer Opens Engineering/Tech Center in Florida

The facility will conduct engineering and development activities for both product and technology development across Embraer’s business lines.
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Aircraft

FAA Approves Garmin G3000-equipped Citation CJ3+

This approval marks the first changeover from the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system to the G3000 avionics in the current CJ series.
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Rotorcraft

AAIB Issues Findings on London Helicopter Crash

The light twin hit a 719-foot-high crane jib, killing the pilot and a pedestrian in the street.

Avionics Sales Rise 6.8 Percent, Top $1.3B in 1H14

Of second-quarter avionics sales, 51.7 percent was for forward-fit avionics, while 48.8 percent was for retrofit avionics.
Regulations and Government

FAA Selects Four Unleaded Aviation Fuels for Phase One Testing

The goal is for government and industry to work together to have a new unleaded aviation fuel by 2018.

Helicopter Lessor Milestone Aviation Plans To Go Public, Issue Stock

No date for the IPO has been set, nor has any valuation been placed on shares to be offered.

Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Approved for Quest Kodiak

Deliveries of Kodiaks equipped with the Garmin GFC 700 will begin in the fourth quarter.

NBAA To Launch Young Business Aviation Professionals Program at Annual Convention

Program will help sustain the talent pipeline and nurture newcomers to the industry.
Rotorcraft

FAA Asks Los Angeles Helicopter Traffic To Use Discrete Squawks

Request will help FAA improve situational awareness and gather more specific data about helicopter movements and helicopter noise.

Raytheon, Boeing Address 'Kill Vehicle' Action Items

Of 48 “nonconformances" ID'd by the DOD inspector general, four remain to be addressed.
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Dutch Investigation Says 'High-Energy Objects' Hit MH17

Safety Board still unable to examine wreckage.
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NTSB Cites Methane Gas as Culprit in Oil Rig Accident

Pilot was unaware rig was venting before takeoff.

NTSC Issues Final Report on Lion Air Crash

Both pilots in Lion Air accident found at fault.

Probable Cause in UPS Crash in Birmingham To Be Announced

NTSB meeting will also review data on study of drug use in aviation.

Two Chicago Bizav Airports Under Construction

KPWK and KDPA airport operations will be limited during construction work.

Jepp Quickly Addresses iPad Update Issue

All terminal approach plates were being lost in recent Jepp update.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Mountain Air Cargo

Agency says cargo operator failed to follow approved maintenance guidelines.

New Pirep Reporting Tool Available from NWS

Pirep participants must sign up with the National Weather Service.

Emergency Revocation Order Served Against Marpat Aviation

Helicopter operator has already surrendered its operating certificate.

Boeing, Ryanair Launch 737 Max 200

Latest order for 737s to take Irish carrier's fleet size to 520.
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Aircraft

Bombardier CSeries Resumes Flight Testing

Returns to air after a three-month hiatus
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