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End of an Era as Flower Aviation Closes Its Last FBO
After nearly 45 years of operation, the Flower Aviation FBO closed its doors at Colorado’s Pueblo Memorial Airport.
Regulations and Government
FAA OKs Jeppesen EFB Solutions on the iPad mini
The FAA is allowing the Apple iPad mini paired with Jeppesen EFB solutions to be used in cockpits at commercial aircraft operators.
Dassault Falcon 2000 and 2000LXS Cleared for London City Operations
The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS received approval to operate at London City Airport, which has a steep 5.5-degree approach.
Rockwell Collins To Offer Fans 1/A Upgrade Path for Dassault Falcon 50EX, 2000 and 2000EX
Rockwell Collins announced an upgrade path for Fans 1/A capability in Dassault Falcon 50EXs, 2000s and 2000EXs.
Former International Aero Engines Exec To Head Flight Safety Foundation
Jon Beatty, the former president and CEO of International Aero Engines, will take over as the new president and CEO at the Flight Safety Foundation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac Wins ACJ319 Completions Project for Asian Client
Switzerland-based business aircraft maintenance and completions firm Amac Aerospace was awarded its first completion contract from an Asia-based client.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Navy Advances Triton Without 'Sense-and-Avoid' Settled
The U.S. Navy is taking a “layered approach” to meeting the see-and-avoid requirement until it finds a technology solution.
Bombardier: CSeries Outsells in Its Segment
The aircraft accounts for 50 percent of the firm orders in the 100- to 149-seat market, according to Bombardier.
Aircraft
U.S. Deputy Program Manager Outlines F-35 Fixes
Modified bulkheads will address cracking issues in early production versions of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Maintenance and Modifications
China To Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Repair Stations
Chinese authorities plan to redouble efforts to eradicate unlicensed repair stations.
Rotorcraft
ExecuJet Launches Helo Ops in Cambridge
Rotorcraft
AW Opens First Canadian Supply Center
Engines
Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017
Airframe integration will factor into development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service of Snecma's open-rotor engines.
Mooney Announces Production Restart at Sun ‘n Fun
Mooney announced plans at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In to resume production of the Acclaim Type S and Ovation 3 single-engine piston airplanes.
‘Climb Via’ Phraseology Becomes Operational
New ATC phraseology for IFR clearances demands precise readbacks from pilots.
Satas Demonstrates Automated ATC at Sun ’n’ Fun
New technology will bring traffic advisories to airports without air traffic control towers.
NTSB Looks into MD-11 Landing Issues
Multiple hard landings and hull losses have prompted NTSB to take a closer look at the MD-11.
Report Published on Challenger Upset in Russia
Finnish report says both pilots were at fault in Challenger upset incident.
South Korea Says Asiana 214 Pilots Partially to Blame
Asiana also blames Boeing’s design for the crash of a 777 in San Francisco last July.
FAA Updates GPS Advisory Circular
New advisory circular addresses GPS approval process.
FAA Issues ATC Procedures for Masters Golf Tournament
Slots are now required for flights to Augusta championship.
