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Engines

GE Passport Engine Now Slated To Fly Late This Year

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 remains on track for certification next year.
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European Bizav Flying Still Affected by Ukraine Crisis

There were 61,831 business aircraft departures in Europe last month, down 3 percent from a year ago.
Charter & Fractional

Summer’s End Brings Dip in Air Charter Demand

Air charter demand in Europe and North America is set to soften, but overall levels of demand are ahead of this time last year.

New Gulfstream Senior V-P To Focus on Asia-Pacific

Leda Chong is responsible for business development, strategic planning and government relations within the Asia-Pacific region.
Rotorcraft

Avicopter Flies New Version of AC311 Light Single

Chinese helicopter manufacturer bets on domestic avionics, French engine.

EASA Gives Nod to Bombardier Challenger 350

Follows similar approvals from Transport Canada and the U.S. FAA in June.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Praises European Parliament Committee Vote Opposing Cuts at EASA

“Damaging resource cuts” to the EASA could have affected its ability to certify new aviation products, GAMA said.

NTSB Acting Chairman Hart To Speak at NBAA Convention Opener

Attendees will hear his thoughts and perspectives on safety issues affecting the business aviation industry.
Maintenance and Modifications

Collins Pro Line Fusion Upgrade Coming for Pro Line II-equipped King Air 350s

Retrofit delivers a NextGen-capable avionics system with three interchangeable 14-inch touchscreen flight displays.

Air BP To Bolster Nordic Presence with SFR Aviation Buy

The deal will add some 73 new airports in the Nordic countries and Northern Europe to Air BP’s network.

JetExpo 2014 Opens at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport

The threat of further economic sanctions against Russia has not deterred international business aviation exhibitors at this week's JetExpo show.
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WingX Data Shows Negative Impact of Ukraine Crisis

Geopolitical unrest in Ukraine takes its toll on bizav activity out of Russia.

Bell Boosts Helicopter Sales and Deliveries in Russia

On the first day of the JetExpo show, Bell Helicopter announced two more sales to Russian clients.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Readies for 'Detect and Avoid' Demo

Trials on the NASA Ikhana Predator B are slated to begin in November.
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Airbus Again Brings the Biggest Aircraft to JetExpo

Russian and Chinese Billionaires are ‘adding wings to their lifestyle’
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New Bizav Operator Aviaservis Takes Off in Tatarstan

Calling Aviaservis a “startup” is not entirely correct, since the company inherited most of its fleet and personnel from other local operators.
Charter & Fractional

Russian Charter Operations Expected to Rebound

Charter broker Avinode expects traffic in Russia to ramp up in the coming years.

Moscow Helicopter Ban Continues to Hold Back Market

Airbus Helicopters believes lifting restrictions on private helicopter flights over Moscow would significantly boost rotorcraft orders in Russia.
Aircraft

E-2D Aerial Refueling System Completes Design Review

With the completion of the PDR, the program advances to critical design review, moving closer to manufacturing the system.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Software Can Help Owners Comply With Complex Tax Laws

Upcoming changes to U.S. tax law could affect how aircraft owners account for depreciation and expensive repairs.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Stevens Aviation GYH

Facility fuses Southern hospitality and modern technology.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Base Operations at Page Field

The Florida FBO sees traffic soar as the days get shorter.
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Accidents: September 2014

A synopsis of preliminary, factual and fatal reports.
Training and Workforce

Thales Gets EASA Nod for Alps-based AS350 Sim

The Thales Training Academy is the first European facility to operate a full flight simulator for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 Ecureuil.

Avcom and Rostec Team to Create New Moscow FBO

State-backed Rostec is joining private group Avcom in developing a new FBO at the famous Zhukovsky air base near the Russian capital.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Breaks Ground on Falcon 5X/8X Completion Center

$60 million project will add 250,000 sq ft of production and completion space to the existing one million sq ft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Reorganized Sabreliner To Expand Civil MRO Offerings

Company will exploit experience gained on military King Airs and Learjets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rockwell Collins To Double Size of Brazil Service Center

Rockwell Collins do Brazil supports military and civil aircraft operators and manufacturers with avionics and aircraft systems and services.