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Navy's FA-XX Discussion Includes Modifying F-35C

Modifying the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is part of what the U.S. Navy wants to discuss with contractors in a series of “technical interchange meetings."
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Bombardier’s Restructuring Sees More Leadership Changes

Ralph Acs, who led the Learjet 85 program, left the company last week.

Embraer Opens Engineering/Tech Center in Florida

The facility will conduct engineering and development activities for both product and technology development across Embraer’s business lines.
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Aircraft

FAA Approves Garmin G3000-equipped Citation CJ3+

This approval marks the first changeover from the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system to the G3000 avionics in the current CJ series.
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Rotorcraft

AAIB Issues Findings on London Helicopter Crash

The light twin hit a 719-foot-high crane jib, killing the pilot and a pedestrian in the street.

Avionics Sales Rise 6.8 Percent, Top $1.3B in 1H14

Of second-quarter avionics sales, 51.7 percent was for forward-fit avionics, while 48.8 percent was for retrofit avionics.
Regulations and Government

FAA Selects Four Unleaded Aviation Fuels for Phase One Testing

The goal is for government and industry to work together to have a new unleaded aviation fuel by 2018.

Helicopter Lessor Milestone Aviation Plans To Go Public, Issue Stock

No date for the IPO has been set, nor has any valuation been placed on shares to be offered.

Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Approved for Quest Kodiak

Deliveries of Kodiaks equipped with the Garmin GFC 700 will begin in the fourth quarter.

NBAA To Launch Young Business Aviation Professionals Program at Annual Convention

Program will help sustain the talent pipeline and nurture newcomers to the industry.
Rotorcraft

FAA Asks Los Angeles Helicopter Traffic To Use Discrete Squawks

Request will help FAA improve situational awareness and gather more specific data about helicopter movements and helicopter noise.

Raytheon, Boeing Address 'Kill Vehicle' Action Items

Of 48 “nonconformances" ID'd by the DOD inspector general, four remain to be addressed.
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Dutch Investigation Says 'High-Energy Objects' Hit MH17

Safety Board still unable to examine wreckage.
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NTSB Cites Methane Gas as Culprit in Oil Rig Accident

Pilot was unaware rig was venting before takeoff.

NTSC Issues Final Report on Lion Air Crash

Both pilots in Lion Air accident found at fault.

Probable Cause in UPS Crash in Birmingham To Be Announced

NTSB meeting will also review data on study of drug use in aviation.

Two Chicago Bizav Airports Under Construction

KPWK and KDPA airport operations will be limited during construction work.

Jepp Quickly Addresses iPad Update Issue

All terminal approach plates were being lost in recent Jepp update.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Mountain Air Cargo

Agency says cargo operator failed to follow approved maintenance guidelines.

New Pirep Reporting Tool Available from NWS

Pirep participants must sign up with the National Weather Service.

Emergency Revocation Order Served Against Marpat Aviation

Helicopter operator has already surrendered its operating certificate.

Boeing, Ryanair Launch 737 Max 200

Latest order for 737s to take Irish carrier's fleet size to 520.
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Aircraft

Bombardier CSeries Resumes Flight Testing

Returns to air after a three-month hiatus
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Poor Weather Hampers Search for TBM900 Wreckage

The pilot of a TBM900 that crashed in the Caribbean Sea had requested a sudden descent to FL180.
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Training and Workforce

Lazy-Eights Aims To Give ATP Candidates a Boost

The new website looks to pair private aircraft owners with prospective ATPs looking for some flight time on their way to 1,500 hours.
FBOs

Indiana Airport Votes To Build Own FBO

The new facility will eventually supplant the current Atlantic Aviation facility, destined for removal in January 2016.
FBOs

Atlantic Bets Big on Vegas Ramp

The project addressed leveling issues and repaired distressed areas with a covering of new asphalt.
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FBOs

Air Elite Inducts First Latin American FBO

Aerocardal is World Fuel Services’ preferred ground handler and fuel distributor for bizav at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
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Shuttle America To Absorb Chautauqua

Republic seeks to cut costs by reducing its air operator certificates from three to two.

Aurigny To Connect Guernsey with LCY

Service begins this month with a wet-leased Fokker 50.