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Regulations and Government

NBAA Seeks Input about IRS Applying Ticket Taxes to Aircraft Management Fees

Group fighting back against the IRS’s assertion that the 7.5-percent ticket tax applies to managed Part 91 aircraft.

LABACE Attendance Down at 2014 Edition

Attendance down about 2,000 from last year’s show and more than 4,000 shy of initial estimates.

Cessna Delivers 10,000th Piston Single from Independence Plant

Liberty University took delivery of this milestone aircraft, a Cessna 172 Skyhawk with a custom paint scheme.
Regulations and Government

House General Aviation Caucus Members Ask for Fast-track Review of Third-class Aeromedical Reforms

Under the proposal, the FAA would allow holders of private pilot certificates to fly without a third-class medical.
Aircraft

Ruag and HISS Team To Offer EW Solutions

The companies plan to market and deliver turnkey electronic warfare solutions for airborne platforms.
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Qantas Reports Big Loss as Restructuring Kicks In

Costs associated with layoffs and early fleet retirement account for much of the A$2.8 billion loss at Australian flagcarrier Qantas.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Signs PC-7 Offset Deal in India

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Advanced Systems for the Indian company to supply aerostructures for the PC-12 NG.
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ATC

Hungary Starts Controller-Pilot Data Comm Project

The air navigation service provider of Hungary plans to introduce controller-pilot datalink communications next February.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Expands Commitment To Going Green

Charging stations let employees plug in their cars at work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Services Renewed as Cessna Authorized NDT Facility

MRO offers NDT for Citations and other corporate aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

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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Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense OK’d for Helicopter Repair

MRO services available for helicopters at the Colorado Springs-based company.
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Maintenance and Modifications

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

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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Aircraft

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.