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Regulations and Government

TSA Administrator Pistole To Retire at Year-end

He has led the TSA over the past 4.5 years using a “risk based” security philosophy.

Embraer Delivers 64 Business Jets in First Nine Months

By the end of the third quarter, Embraer’s firm order backlog rose to $22.1 billion.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Announces Fans Solution for Challenger 604s

Upgrade builds on the twinjet’s current flight management system and control display units.

Flight Services Company Hadid Opening Offices in U.S., India and Brazil, Among Others

Hadid’s global footprint will expand to 19 offices worldwide.
Avionics

Honeywell Launches Mobile Apps for Pilots and Maintenance Techs

New apps include Pilot Gateway and My-Maintainer.
Regulations and Government

IATA Stands By Existing Ebola Guidelines

Golbal airline association refers members to WHO and CDC protocols
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Aircraft

AgustaWestland Sues over Airbus Army Trainer Plan

The Italian manufacturer is challenging the legality of the service’s plan to sole-source the contract to replace its fleet of Bell TH-67 trainers.
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Charter and Fractional Report 2014

Charter and Fractional Report 2014
Engines

Contract Awarded for Seventh Batch of F135 Engines

The U.S. Navy awarded Pratt & Whitney a contract modification on October 14 for a seventh low-rate initial production lot of F135 engines.
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Regulations and Government

Johnson: DHS Will Add Customs Pre-Clearance Locations

The U.S. will expand its customs pre-clearance locations overseas, according to Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector, Solenta Aviation Group Sign Engine Deal

Vector services General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Endorses Component Control as Preferred Provider

Association members receive discounts from the preferred provider.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation STCs Gogo System for Global Express

Gogo’s UCS 5000 in-flight entertainment system provides Wi-Fi.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Air Center Inducts Boeing 787-8 Completion

Composite structure and advanced systems open new territory
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Maintenance and Modifications

Donaldson To Offer Dry Filtration for Civil Helicopters

Dry media filtration best suited to high-tempo operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Continues Expansion of GPA Trend-monitoring Programs

Gas path analysis now available for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.
Avionics

JetSupport Gets Garmin Dealership Approval

The Netherlands company can provide modification, installation of new equipment, parts support, and cockpit and software upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies Names Bill Cavitt President and CEO

Cavitt is also a member of the company’s board of directors.
Maintenance and Modifications

SoCal Jets Names Marty Owens Manager of New Business Development

Owens will focus on developing the company’s relationships with key accounts and seeking new business opportunities.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Final Rule on Airbus Helicopters EC130B4

The new AD is intended to detect cracks in the tailboom junction frame.
Aircraft

Neo Draws Record Deal as Max Production Starts

Airbus wins latest chase for new narrowbody orders
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Aircraft

Industry Teams Tout Rotorcraft Designs for U.S. Army Demo

Bell is offering the V-280 Valor tiltrotor while the Boeing-Sikorsky team is pitching the SB-1 Defiant, based on Sikorsky's X2 tech demonstrator.
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Aircraft

Mixed Verdicts in Indian AW101 Corruption Case

The judge dismissed charges of international corruption but found the CEOs guilty of "false invoicing."
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Reveals New G500 and G600 Business Jets

Gulfstream Reveals New G500 and G600 Business Jets
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Aircraft

Distinctive A380s Embody Etihad's Evolution

Airline's CEO sees India, Abu Dhabi fueling traffic
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Unmasks Two New Fly-by-wire Large-cabin Jets

New G500 will have a range of up to 5,000 nm, while its G600 larger sibling will be able to fly up to 6,200 nm.
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JPM: Bizjet Demand Stabilizes, but Recovery Still Muted

Indicators are mostly positive, but business jet demand still lagging rise in corporate profits.

Bizav Growing at MEBAA Conference Host Country Jordan

The number of business aircraft operators in Jordan is growing by 2.7 percent annually.