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Maintenance and Modifications

Greenwich AeroGroup Names IDG Europe a LiveAero Dealer

IDG Europe It recently launched a new division of the company called idg.aero that provides global satellite communications for the whole aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Appoints Prabhat Gummadi as Maintenance Director

Gummandi holds numerous AME licenses.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Names Henry Lisboa Territorial Director

Lisboa will lead the company’s sales efforts in Central and South America.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD Final Rule for Bombardier CL-600 Thrust Reversers

Reports of partial deployment of an engine thrust reverser in flight prompted the AD.
Aircraft

Paramount Flies New Light-Attack Airplane in South Africa

The twin-boom, tandem-seat turboprop has been under development since 2011.
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Europe’s Regional Airlines Lay Plans for New EU Parliament

European Regions Airline Association head Simon McNamara calls body's changes "a good opportunity" for his group's members.
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Aircraft

Cracks Cause U.S. Air Force To Ground 82 F-16Ds

The 75 aircraft without cracks have returned to service.
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Aircraft

Eclipse Blames Layoffs on Sluggish VLJ Sales

Eclipse has not disclosed how many of its approximately 220 employees were affected.
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Bizjet Demand Still Lagging Rise in Corporate Profits

Regardless, business jet deliveries rose 9 percent in the first half of this year.

Europe Delays ADS-B out Equipment Mandate

Aircraft flying in European airspace have until June 7, 2020, to meet the ADS-B out mandate for retrofits to older aircraft.

Signature Flight Support Expands Caribbean Footprint

Purchase includes facilities in Antigua, St. Kitts and Nevis.
Regulations and Government

FAA: Flight-sharing Services Violate Regulations

The FAA’s interpretation is that flight-sharing websites are holding out transportation services, something that private operators cannot do.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, Other Organizations Praise Congressional Letters Supporting Contract Towers

Senate and House send letters to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta asking him to keep contract towers.
Charter & Fractional

Sentient Sees ‘Resurgence’ in Corporate and Leisure Travel on Business Jets

Corporate travel up 10 percent, while leisure flying climbed 17 percent.

Avfuel Network Continues Expansion

Apex Aviation at Vernal (Utah) Regional Airport and Wells Aircraft at Hutchinson (Kan.) Municipal Airport join the network.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ruag Offers Real Wood Flooring for Business Aircraft

It is available as veneer and can be laid in different patterns anywhere in the aircraft.

UAS Relaunches Executive Travel Division

Relaunch includes new customized services, a dedicated team and refreshed logo.

As Volcano Threatens, Eurocontrol Says It Is Better Prepared

The Bárðarbunga volcano “shows heightened or escalating unrest with increased potential of eruption,” according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
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Safety

U.S. Bans Its Operators from Flying Over Syria

Continued fighting in the country poses a threat to civilian air traffic, according to the FAA.
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BAE Systems Reports Typhoon Saudi, E-scan Radar Status

BAE Systems plans to deliver 12 Typhoons to Saudi Arabia this year
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Pilot Lost Control After Prosthetic Arm Detached

Pilot had to land regional airliner with one hand after prosthetic arm detached.
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NTSB Plans To Change Investigation Procedures

Those involved in accident investigations will be more free to share information to improve safety.

Helicopter Safety Team Is Recruiting More Experts

USHST seeks help to continue its helicopter accident reduction mission.

Crew and Controller Faulted in Fatal CFIT Accident

Air traffic controller cited for issuing ambiguous clearance.

Bell’s Safety Symposium Advises Latin American Operators

A sizable crowd attended the regional seminar in São Paulo, Brazil, aimed at improving helicopter flight safety.

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Dies in Crash

Citation XLS+ crashed into homes during a go-around maneuver.

FAA Wants To Identify UAS Center of Excellence

The FAA will fund the center with $500,000 annually.

NTSB Releases Factual Report on Inhofe Accident

Factual report contains little new information about the accident.

Priester Aviation Earns ACSF and Wyvern Certifications

Charter company holds four different safety certifications.

EagleMed Cuts Ribbon on New Weather Station

System will deliver up-to-date weather information to pilots serving five communities in southwest Texas.