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Duncan Aviation Expands Commitment To Going Green

Charging stations let employees plug in their cars at work.
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Air Services Renewed as Cessna Authorized NDT Facility

MRO offers NDT for Citations and other corporate aircraft.
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Desser Tire & Rubber Acquired By Graham Partners

Graham Partners expands in aviation product aftermarket sector.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Increases AOG Service

The company provides maintenance and completions services at the customer’s location.
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Trine Aerospace & Defense OK’d for Helicopter Repair

MRO services available for helicopters at the Colorado Springs-based company.
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ACSF Recognizes Landmark Aviation as Sustaining Member

The company has provided financial support for the foundation.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Extends Avionics Dealership with Honeywell Authorization

Schiphol operation adds approval for Honeywell and BendixKing avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metcar Offers Carbon-graphite Bushings for Aircraft Engine Fuel Pumps

Carbon-graphite bushings can use aviation fuel as the bushing lubricant.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Superseding AD on Bombardier CL-600 Landing Gear Parts

It is intended to prevent use of life-limited landing-gear parts beyond their safe-life limits.
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FAA To Issue Emergency AD for Phenom 100 Stabilizers

Cracking at the joint could result in reduced structural integrity of the affected part.

Qatar Airways Shows Off First Painted A350-900

EASA approval expected in the third quarter, with delivery to Qatar Airways to follow.
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Aircraft

Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado

Upgrades could continue on other British platforms after 2019 retirement; Germany plan to operate the aircraft at least through 2025.
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U.S. Army Terminates Second Flight of Hypersonic Weapon

The vehicle experienced a "flight anomaly" shortly after launch on August 25.
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Engines

GE Finalizes New Composite for 9X Fan Blades

The use of fewer, lighter fan blades will reduce engine weight, contributing to reduced fuel burn.
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JSSI: Global Bizav Activity Bounces Back in 2Q14

Second-quarter 2014 index shows that global business aviation activity climbed 3 percent from a year ago.

Pilatus Taps India’s Tata To Make PC-12 Aerostructures

The project includes tooling, jigs and training of TASL’s personnel at Pilatus facilities in Switzerland.
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North America Buoyed 2Q Bizjet Deliveries, Says UBS

Second-quarter business jet deliveries climbed by 30 percent in North America, but the gain was more than offset by losses in the rest of the world.

Approval Imminent for Embraer Legacy 450/500 U.S. Plant

Embraer has proposed constructing a $76 million, 250,000-sq-ft building next to its Phenom 100/300 assembly facility at Melbourne (Fla.) Airport.

Helo Operators Stick To Zero-PED, Despite Looser Rules

EASA makes operators responsible for allowing use of portable electronic devices.

European ADS-B Delay Rule Not Expected Until September

The European Commission’s adoption of a rule delaying the implementation mandate for ADS-B OUT equipment is expected in September.

African Business Aviation Group To Hold Second Annual Symposium

It promises to build on the strong foundations laid at the inaugural event in Marrakech last year.

Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets STC for Satcom Direct Router in Bombardier Globals

System allows users to manage all cabin communications systems.

Jordan Will Host Next Middle East/North African Business Aviation Conference

Event was initially planned to be held in Tunisia next month, but this venue has been postponed until next year.

FlightSafety Now Offers Online Ground School for Gulfstream G550 Recurrent Course

G550 eRecurrent training course is available for pilots who operate their aircraft under FAA or EASA regulations.

Farnborough Show Orders Boost U.S. Manufacturing Data

New airliner and aerospace equipment orders announced at Farnborough resulted in a massive boost for U.S. durable goods manufacturing.
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BOC Aviation Boosts Boeing Portfolio to Meet Demand

The Bank of China-owned company placed its largest-ever order with Boeing.
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Aviation Prepares for Possible Icelandic Ash Cloud

There are currently no signs of eruption, but IMO is monitoring the situation.
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U.S. Issues Notam Banning Flights Over Syria

Recent Notam includes all flights by U.S.-registered aircraft in Damascus FIR.

ACTI Says New Controller Hiring Process Ignores Safety

Group says data shows CTI graduates perform better in ATC training than average people off the street .

IG: FAA Is Managing ATC Stars Program Poorly

DFW personnel said FAA shorted them on Stars training opportunities.