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Boeing BBJ Max Logs Launch Order
An existing BBJ customer placed an order for a BBJ Max 8.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rethinks Sleep Apnea Proposal for Pilots
The FAA announced revised draft guidelines for dealing with pilots at risk of having obstructive sleep apnea.
Charter & Fractional
Meeting To Address Merging Flight Ops, Flexjet Pilots
A planned meeting intended to address issues arising from the consolidation of fractional-share operations Flexjet and Flight Options.
Landmark Launches European FBO Expansion
The Houston-based company now has 10 bases in Europe.
AKG Breaks into Aviation Market with AV100 Active Noise-cancelling Aircraft Headset
The AV100 uses hybrid active noise-cancelling technology and signal processing to attenuate the specific frequencies inside an airplane.
Charter & Fractional
Argus Updates Aircraft Operator Audit Standards
Updates include lessons learned from thousands of Argus audits.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Consider Third-Class Medical Exemptions for Private Pilots
Industry groups have pushed for such an exemption for some time.
Garmin Adds Euro FliteCharts
The charts provide georeferenced aircraft position overlays on the approach charts.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Begins Demo Tour of Bombardier Challenger 350
The fractional operator will take delivery of the first Challenger 350 this summer.
Embraer Delivered 300th Phenom 100
Embraer Executive Jets delivered the 300th Phenom 100 earlier this week to Laticínios Bela Vista, an agribusiness company in Central Brazil.
Aircraft
Bulgaria Reacts To Stepped-up Russian Surveillance Flights
Between March 1 and 26 Russian aircraft approached Bulgaria on nine occasions, flying without flight plans and requiring investigation.
HAL Edged Out In Trainer Competitions
The Indian Air Force has and urgent need for Stage II intermediate jet trainers.
Aircraft
New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform
A new private low-fare carrier in China plans to launch operations in August.
Charter & Fractional
Seawings Launches Airport-to-Downtown Seaplane Shuttle for Dubai
Aircraft
Asiana Critical of Boeing 777’s Autothrottle Design
Asiana partly attributes the July 6, 2013 accident involving one of its Boeing 777-200ERs to the airplane's autopilot design.
Sporty’s Unveils New Products and Services at Sun ’n’ Fun 2014
Highlights include video lenses and rebate programs.
Embry-Riddle Orders 57 Skyhawks from Cessna at Sun ’n’ Fun
New airplanes will replace the university’s fleet of legacy 172s.
Scheme Designers Highlight Decals for Cirrus Aircraft at Sun ’n’ Fun 2014
Limited-edition artwork can save owners thousands, says the company.
JetBlue Looks Forward with JetBlue Foundation Outreach
Aviation-themed schools listen up: JetBlue Foundation has money for you.
Quest Aircraft Displays Summit Executive Interior for Kodiak Turboprop
The Summit executive interior builds on the Timberline and Tundra interiors announced last year.
Patty Wagstaff Promotes New Aerobatic School at Sun ’n’ Fun
Training with the air show superstar now available
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Tigers Aircraft-inspection Fraud Trial Gets Under Way
Company accused of falsifying mx records of 35 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Aviation and Evergreen Team On Engine Overhaul
Company will support the GEnx engine in Taipei.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Joins European Aviation Mx Training Committee
Firm seeks involvement in development of European standards.
Maintenance and Modifications
Best Fly Maintenance To Open Line Station in Luanda
Facility to service G450/550, Falcon 900, Falcon 7X and King Airs.
Maintenance and Modifications
FSI Completes First Rolls-Royce BR725 Mx Training Class
Course covers engine, systems and line-replaceable units.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawthorne Global Aviation Expands Maintenance Capacity
New York-area facility adds second shift.
