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Regulations and Government

EASA’s Focus Evolves from Rulemaking to Oversight

Europe's civil aviation authority moves to “more homogeneity.”
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Russian Suppliers Press for Home-grown Aircraft Interiors

Russian aircraft interior association strives to reduce dependence on Western suppliers and completions shops.
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Embraer E190-E2 Sailing Through Detailed Design

Latest phase of development to last into third quarter of 2015.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Executive Dreamliner To Get Bubble Wall

London’s VIP Completions will provide the bubble wall–the world’s first for a private airliner–for a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for an undisclosed customer.
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Expansion Complete at Custom Control Concepts

The upgrade nearly doubles the size of the company’s manufacturing footprint.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Painters Adds Paint Hangar

The one-bay, 32,000-sq-ft facility (its second in Spokane) accommodates aircraft up to a 757-300.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Chooses USB Supplier

The growing use of portable electronic devices and the need to replenish their power has made USB ports a hot commodity in the cabin interior worlds.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Joins BE Aerospace Portfolio

BEA plans to expand its product and service offerings in the airliner and business jet markets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pats Aircraft Systems Gets New Owner

Moelis Capital Partners acquired the company from Wayzata Investment Partners.

People in Aviation: September 2014

Industry personnel appointments
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: September 2014

Rules taking effect this year and beyond.

Superjet International Sees Market for 100 SBJs

A business jet version of the 100-seat airliner would compete with similar regional jet offerings
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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.