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Aviation Groups Urge Congress To Fund Contract Towers in FY2015

$149 million was allocated for the contract tower program in Fiscal Year 2014.
Rotorcraft

Xinjiang Tianyun General Aviation Opts for Bell 407GX

Chinese company will use the helicopter for sightseeing tours, executive transport and agriculture support.
Aircraft

U.S. Army, Sikorsky Demonstrate Autonomous Black Hawk

The Black Hawk serves as a second testbed for Sikorsky’s Matrix research program to develop and field systems for autonomous vertical takeoff and landing.
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Aircraft

Japan Bolsters Southern Air Defenses

For better surveillance capability over its southern waters, Japan has established 603 Hiko-tai (squadron) at Naha air base on Okinawa
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FAA Authorizes Flights at North Dakota UAV Test Range

Site will be the first of six nation-wide to begin operations.
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Business Aviation Duty/Rest Guidelines Updated

This is the industry’s first update to duty/rest guidelines since 1997.
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New Teterboro Approach Gives Improved Traffic Separation

Teterboro Airport’s new GPS X approach is expected to reduce some arrival delays.

FAA Proposes Hefty Penalty Against Hawaiian Airlines

Airline accused of operating Boeing 767 on more than 5,000 flights in an unairworthy condition.

IATA Encouraged by Safety Improvement in Africa

IATA director general Tony Tyler says there is still plenty of safety work yet to be done in Africa.

FAA Issues Bulletin on Ground Vehicle/Aircraft Collisions

Recent airport ground collisions has caused fatalities and significant aircraft damage.

NTSB Issues Update on New Mexico Helicopter Crash

Pilot says helicopter spun out of control.

ICAO Announces Meeting on Global Airline Tracking

ICAO wants members states to consider new methods of tracking airplanes in oceanic regions.

Safety Standdown to Take Place at NTSB Training Center

Washington-area safety day will feature former NTSB official Greg Feith.

Two Aboard Australian Helicopter Injured in Crash

Two people aboard Australian helicopter escape with minor injuries.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide To Host UAS Workshop

Experienced UAS faculty members will conduct workshop.

Air Dolomiti Thrives as Lufthansa’s Link to Italy

Italian regional airline Air Dolomite has survived the ravages of an economic crisis and stiff competition from low-fare carriers.
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Training and Workforce

U.S. Academy Helps China Fill Its Huge Pilot Training Gap

Rigorous screening and an emphasis on English language are proving valuable in preparing China's next generation of airline pilots.
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Aircraft

F-35 Will Make International Debut in UK This Summer

The UK is a first-tier partner on the aircraft, which it views as a major boost to British combat air power.
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J.P. Morgan: Used Bizjet Prices Show Gains

The pre-owned business jet market showed a 1.9 percent rise, only the second sequential increase since early 2013.
Regulations and Government

FAA Finishes ADS-B Ground Network

Installation of this radio network clears the way for air traffic controllers to begin using ADS-B to separate equipped aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare’s Customer Base Soared 37% in 2013

Fractional expects this year to be even better based on its first-quarter growth during what is normally the company’s slowest season of the year.
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Deer Jet To Open More FBOs in China

Deer Jet is set to get bigger, with more FBOs and aircraft in China planned.
Charter & Fractional

India’s Invision Defers Phenom 100/300s as Plan Changes

Company is evaluating other aircraft for the new services it intends to operate within the state of Maharashtra in the west of India.

Embraer Posts Strong First Quarter Delivery Totals

Embraer delivered 20 business jets during the first three months of 2014.

Jetex Opens Manila FBO

The Dubai-based group will provide support services for private jet operators in Manila.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Quotes Grow in China

Requests for charter flight price quotes have been growing in China by more than 20 percent annually.

UAS To Open China Regional Office Next Year

Expansion mirrors growing economic ties between the two fastest growing business jet markets, China and Africa.
Aircraft

Japanese Stealth Demonstrator To Fly This Year

“Shinshin” future fighter demonstrator is a few months behind schedule but set to be revealed–then fly–this year.
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Aircraft

New Zealand’s Super Seasprite Takes Wing

The refurbished Super Seasprites are expected to serve with the Royal New Zealand Navy through at least 2030.
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