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Busy Farnborough Airshow Breaks Order Records

Despite the no-show of the F-35 fighter, the Farnborough show was packed with news.
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2014 Product Support Survey: Part 1 Aircraft

Some surprises are in store in the 2014 AIN Product Support Survey, Part 1 Aircraft.
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First-half Bizjet Accident Fatalities Exceed All of 2013

Turboprops registered worldwide were the only segment of the turbine business fleet to have reduced fatal and nonfatal accident numbers.

Textron’s TRU Dives into Business Aircraft Training

Acquisition of ProFlight is “an important next step as we build our business aviation pilot training capabilities.”

Santa Monica Airport Proponents File FAA Part 16 Complaint

NBAA, AOPA, airport businesses and aircraft owners and operators are asking the FAA to help keep Santa Monica Airport open.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2014 Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream, Embraer tie for top spot among jets, Mitsubishi leads t-props

NTSB’s Dr. Weener: Genav Accidents Typically Caused by Loss of Control, in Flight and on the Ground

Personal general aviation flights continue to account for the majority of aviation accidents.
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GAMA: Business Jet Rally Continues in Second Quarter

Business jet deliveries in the first half climbed by more than 12 percent year-over-year, to 318.

CL350 Transition Mutes Bombardier 2Q Bizjet Deliveries

Bombardier’s business jet order backlog in months of production is at or above target levels.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Prepares for Big PC-24 Rollout Party

Pilatus revealed at EBACE 2014 that it had already sold 84 of its new PC-24 jet.

Embraer on Track to Meet 2014 Bizjet Delivery Goal

Company expects to meet its goal of delivering between 105 and 120 executive jets for the year.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Plans Higher Takeoff Weight for S-92s

Sikorsky medium twin to offer an extra 1,200 pounds of payload, allowing more passengers or fuel.

Airbus Seeks To Divest Minority Share in Dassault Aviation

Airbus’s 46-percent share gives it no power in decision making at the French military and business jet manufacturer.
Rotorcraft

German Aeromedical Operator DRF Luftrettung Takes First Airbus Helicopters EC 145T2

DRF has a firm order for 20 EC 145T2s, which will gradually replace its BK 117 and Bell 412 fleets.
Avionics

Jeppesen Simplifies, Lowers Pricing Structure for Mobile FliteDeck Charts

Jeppesen also announced new features and functionality today for Mobile FliteDeck.
FBOs

Norwood FBO Plans Stalled by Alleged Misconduct at Airport Commission

Company claims infighting is intensifying a campaign being waged by certain members to thwart the planned FBO.
Rotorcraft

Genesys HeliSAS STC’d for Robinson R44

System allows for heading and nav hold, as well as vertical speed and altitude hold.

Beaudoin Tightens Reins at Bombardier

The CEO seeks more direct control over the company's four business units.
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Aircraft

Embraer to assemble new Legacies in Florida

Certification of the fly-by-wire Legacy 500 is imminent.
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Aircraft

Bombardier In Talks with Chinese about Q400 Production

As threats to its Russian venture gather, Bombardier has turned to China as another possible source of turboprop collaboration.
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American Champion To Offer Diesel Scout

The company would offer the Austro E4 to make the aircraft more attractive to markets where 100LL fuel is either absent, scarce or prohibitively expensive.
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SocialFlight Adds ‘Things To Do Nearby’ Feature

Pilots can click on a button on the SocialFlight website or app to find interesting activities near airports.
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Blackhawk and JSSI Strike Engine Upgrade Deal

JSSI customers will have the option to upgrade to new Blackhawk conversions in place of standard overhauls.

Stemme Relaunches S10VT, Touts Remos Deal at AirVenture

German motorglider manufacturer expanding its reach after management change.
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Engines

Continental Expands Diesel Aircraft Engine Product Lines

A number of aircraft OEMs have selected Continental Motors diesel engines for jet-A-powered light airplanes.
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Aircraft

Investigation Halted into AgustaWestland AW101 Sale to India

The helo maker has agreed to pay a fine which, it claims, is an admission of wrongdoing or liability.
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Aircraft

Summit Interior Certified in Quest Kodiak Turboprop

Quest Aircraft has delivered 120 Kodiak single-engine turboprops since starting production in 2007.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Applauds TSA on Repair Station Security Rule

The TSA has issued guidance adopting ARSA’s position regarding when an on-airport repair station is responsible for large aircraft on its property.