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U.S. Customs Mandates Extra Screening for Passengers Flying from West Africa

The CBP says the restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce JV on CRJ Conversions

First project will see eight China B-registered Bombardier CRJ200s converted from commuter to executive interiors mirroring the Challenger 850.

Hawker 400XPR Winglets Certified

By increasing wing surface area, the winglets improve low-speed handling and stability at higher flight levels.

NTSB Extends Comment Period on Accident Investigation Proposed Rules

Comment period extended two weeks to Oct. 31 on proposal that would reorganize accident investigation procedures into mode-specific subparts.

Voyager Jet Center Begins Construction on New FBO Terminal and Hangar

When it opens next spring, the new terminal will feature passenger and pilot lounges, and the hangar will be “eco-friendly.”

Northrop Grumman Wins Marine Corps Radar Contract

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to begin low-rate production of the G/ATOR expeditionary radar.
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Aircraft

United Launches World’s Longest Dreamliner Flight

Service competes directly with Qantas A380.
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U.S., Airline Industry 'Fusion Cell' Aids Ebola Response

A "fusion cell" of U.S. government and airline industry analysts helped guide the nation's response to the Ebola crisis.
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Accidents

Probable Cause Published on Inhofe Accident

Investigation showed no evidence of pre-impact structural, engine or system failures.

More Attention Needed for Upset Recovery

Flight training does not sufficiently prepare pilots to cope with upsets caused by stalls.
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Safety

NTSB Report Details Pilot’s Mismanagement of Rest Periods

Pilot squandered opportunities before the accident to recuperate from sleep loss.

Safety Websites Worth Bookmarking

These websites are just a few valuable online pilot safety resources.

Campaign Continues for Secondary Cockpit Safety Barriers

9/11 widow claims Pennsylvania Congressman is blocking potential legislation.

Bermuda Radar Down This Week

Operators flying to Bermuda will face delays this week.

FAA Issues Ebola Guidance

Agency explains its power to restrict air traffic from affected regions.

Toronto Airport To Add Ground-Tracking Equipment

ADS-B solutions are being added to help reduce the risk of runway incursions.

NASA Tries To Predict the Life of Aviation Equipment

NASA is supporting a study to estimate the useful life of aircraft components.

FAA Rethinks Wind Turbine Construction

Agency claims new wind generators could interfere with radar units
Aircraft

Brazil Confirms Gripen Fighter Contract

Saab will begin delivering 36 Gripen NG fighters to Brazil in 2019.
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Aircraft

New Twist to U.S. C-27 Saga With Afghan Scrappings

The Alenia C-27A/J series has suffered a chequered procurement history in the U.S.
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Solairus Launches Air Charter Club

Members can buy a 25-hour block for one aircraft category or deposit a fixed amount to use across all four aircraft categories.

KaiserAir Offers FANS for Gulfstream IV and V

KaiserAir uses the Rockwell Collins TRD-94D mode-S transponder and other new systems for FANS come from Universal Avionics.
Avionics

Airbus DS Looks To Genesys for NC212i Autopilot

The partnership has selected Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas, to provide its S-Tec 5000 digital autopilot for the NC212i.
Avionics

Emteq Lighting for 787 Completion

Included in the contract are a Quasar ceiling dome light and Quasar II wash lighting.

Elliott Aviation Rebrands Sales Department into Elliott Jets

The company has formed strategic relationships with Textron Aviation and Jet Linx Aviation.

GE Honda Readies HF120 Turbofan for Service

The 2,095-pound-thrust HF120 received FAA approval in late 2013 and EASA certification is anticipated in early 2015.

PW&C Marks Milestones throughout Turbofan Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated some noteworthy milestones throughout its turbofan engine families at NBAA 2014

With Gulfstream Win, Pratt & Whitney Canada Tightens Grip On High-End Bizjet Market

Two PW800 variants are close to certification as the engine manufacturer adds another airframe win.

Is the FBO Business Model Broken?

John Enticknap, co-founder of the Aviation Business Strategies Group, a company that provides consulting services to FBOs, says “Yes.”

Jet Aviation Moves To the Bahamas

During the NBAA show the business aviation services company signed a management agreement with Executive Flight Support