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Backed with Cash, Relaunched Mooney Plans To Focus on Flagship Aircraft

The company recently completed its first aircraft–an M20TN Acclaim Type S–since the new investors took control.
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Sailplane Project Seeks To Reach the Edge of Space

A nonprofit aeronautical and atmospheric science research organization is partnering with a major airframer on a daring glider test project.
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ICAO Task Force to Address ‘Gaps’ Exposed by MH17

An ICAO-led industry task force will consider possible changes to how the airline industry assesses the risk of overflying conflict zones.
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Aircraft

Icon Unveils First Production A5

Certification for the company’s small amphibian aircraft is expected next year.
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Concorde Receives TSO Nod for New Battery

The new approval brings the company’s TCO authorizations to 87.
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Aircraft

First Production HondaJet Makes Public Debut at Oshkosh

HondaJet also flew a flight demonstration during the afternoon airshow that included high- and low-speed passes.
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Dassault Falcon Shipments Fall, but Orders Rise in 1H14

The positive trend for orders looks consistent, but the company anticipates fewer deliveries this year.
Regulations and Government

Rep. Graves Pushes FAA on NextGen Avionics Loans

2012 FAA reauthorization bill gave the agency the authority to set up a loan-guarantee program for mandated avionics upgrades.
Charter & Fractional

Group Endorses Argus-Certified Charter Broker Program

Air charter brokerage business is largely unregulated, so users have to do their own due diligence.
Aircraft

First Production Cessna Citation CJ3+ Takes Flight

Production flight-test pilot Mark Tuttle said that all systems performed as expected during the 73-minute flight.
Aircraft

Third Cessna Citation Latitude Joins Flight-test Fleet

This flight also marked the first time all three Citation Latitude prototypes were in the air simultaneously.
Charter & Fractional

WestAir Charter Announces “Price Pledge” for Air Charter Quotes

Its “price pledge” states “it will never bill clients for more than they were originally quoted.”
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Taps Pedicino as Vice President for South Texas Sales

He “will drive Executive AirShare’s growth in key Texas markets.”

Shell Aviation Notes Aerobatic Team Anniversary, Reveals New Packaging for Products

The company-sponsored AeroShell team is celebrating its third decade in operation.

Modern Day Amelia Earhart Lands at Oshkosh

Amelia Rose recreated and completed the fatal 1937 journey of her famous namesake.
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Mahindra Rebrands Its General Aviation Aircraft as ‘Airvans’

Mahindra is renaming its piston GA8 single the Airvan 8.
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Cirrus Plans 125 Jets Per Year

The company plans to spool up production of its new SF50 Vision single-engine jet to 125 units per year.
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Aircraft

Cessna Debuts Second Diesel-powered Single

The new Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A should be FAA certified in 2015 and will retail for $435,000.
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Flying Challenge Pilots Face Off in Skills Competition

Twelve skilled flyers will compete to see who can win the Flying Challenge Cup on July 30.
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Emirates to Stop Iraq Overflights, But Not Etihad

Emirates will stop flying over ISIS-controlled territory while Etihad maintains its status quo.
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Avfuel Brings a Blast from the Past to AirVenture

The global fuel provider is once again sponsoring the appearance of a famed warbird.

AOPA Launches Aircraft Overhaul Effort

The organization hopes modernized Cessna 150 and 152s will make flight more accessible.

Scheme Designers Hosts Scavenger Hunt at AirVenture

Keep a sharp eye out for identifying stickers while strolling the static display and you could win a prize.

BendixKing Intros New Integrated Avionics System

The AeroVue integrated avionics system will first be certified in the Beechcraft King Air 200.
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