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Regulations and Government

NBAA, Other Groups Call on Senate To Extend Tax Breaks

Senate bill would restore tax incentives that expired last year, including accelerated depreciation on purchases of long-term capital assets.

Hawthorne Global Opens Third FBO, Has Plans for More

Company has an aggressive business plan to open executive FBOs throughout the U.S. in major and medium markets.

UBS: Bizjet Flight Activity Key to Industry Recovery

UBS analysts estimate that business jet takeoffs and landings in the U.S. were 4 percent higher last month than a year ago.
Regulations and Government

Embraer, Boeing Collaborate on Sustainable Jet Biofuels

MoU builds on a partnership formed in 2011 between Embraer, Boeing and research foundation Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa of the State of São Paulo.
Charter & Fractional

Delta Private Jets Launches Fixed-income Aircraft Management Program

New program is designed for owners who require only occasional use of their aircraft and are looking for guaranteed monthly income.

New Aviation Weather App for iPads Displays XM Weather Data

App allows iPad users to view weather in the U.S. and Canada when connected to an XM Receiver through the GDC64 tablet to aircraft interface unit.

Cessna Aircraft Rolls Out First Production CJ3+

Upgraded twinjet features a new interior with a redesigned cabin and cockpit, new pressurization and new diagnostics systems.

Women in Corporate Aviation To Award $100K+ in Aviation Scholarships

Aviation professionals–both men and women alike–have until August 1 to apply online for the aviation scholarships.

Rizon Jet UK at London Biggin Hill Airport Joins Avfuel Network

Partnership allows the FBO to offer Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip rewards points.

Airbus Suggests Civilian A400M Relief Operations

Relief organizations currently rely largely on old, environmentally unfriendly Russian airlifters.
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U.S. Airline Industry In 'Survival Mode,' Says Pilots Union

U.S. airlines are operating in a “hypercompetitive” environment against foreign carriers that are either state-owned or heavily state subsidized.
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MEADS Partners Eye Poland as Savior

The program's nine-year development is set to end this year, with no production order from the U.S., Germany or Italy.
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Rotorcraft

UK Military Orders BAE's 'Gen 3' Missile Warning System

The order represents the first direct commercial sale of the latest generation countermeasures suite, BAE said.
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Turkey’s Aerospace Ambitions on Display in Berlin

A turboprop trainer, attack helicopter and UAV were among the aircraft the nation showed at ILA Berlin.
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Stock Market Flotation to Fuel Wizz Air's Growth Plans

New working capital from Wizz Air's IPO will fund route and frequency expansion in fast-growing Central and Eastern Europe.
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Aircraft

FAA Approves Boeing 787 for 330-Minute ETOPS

The Boeing 787-8 can now fly as far as 330 minutes away from a diversion airfield.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Adds Rolls-Royce Service Authorizations

Jet Aviation extends Rolls-Royce approvals for facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
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Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Names Overhaul Facilities in U.S. and Middle East

Dallas Airmotive and H+S Aviation authorized for engine repair and overhaul services.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Force Emerges for Meyers Aircraft

Interceptor 400 might be revived.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Aviation Adds EASA Part 21 DOA

The company is authorized to design, certify and approve cabin, galley and avionics mods.
Maintenance and Modifications

Best Fly and Corjet Maintenance Team for Angola MRO

Angola to benefit from joint MRO project.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Receives Camo Approval at European Service Centers

Service centers can issue and extend airworthiness review certificates to EASA-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

AvFab Adds Canadian Approval for King Air Jump Seat

The jump seats are interchangeable with those provided by the manufacturer.
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Maintenance and Modifications

328 Group Certifies Four-channel SwiftBroadband on Legacy 600

Installation was completed by ABS Jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Names Robert Lawson as Hawker Technical and Sales Support Rep

Lawson has extensive experience in Hawker support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Lincoln Expands Engine Capacity

Dedicated space increases efficiency and enhances quality of engine work.
Regulations and Government

FAA's New 'Interagency Planning Office' Replaces JPDO

The office “will plan, identify and prioritize key multi-agency research to drive consensus in the development and decisions related to NextGen.
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Engine Change Causes Slight Delay for Flaris LAR 1 VLJ

This latest delay stems from a requirement to switch to a higher-thrust engine before first flight.
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EBACE 2014 Ends on a Strong Note

EBACE is a “premier venue for companies in the industry to give aviation decision-makers a first-hand look at their products and services.”

Volo Aviation Adds Tampa Executive to FBO Network

Company controls more than 30 acres at Tampa Executive, including 40,000 sq ft of hangars, 75 T-hangars, 32 shade ports and 110 tie-downs.