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Pilots Must Remain Alert While Flying Near San Antonio

Heavy volumes of military training traffic within 100 miles of San Antonio pose problems.
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NTSB Chairman Pushes For Child Safety Seats on Aircraft

NTSB chairman Deborah Hersman said the Board has been pursuing the FAA since the 1970s to rule on child restraints.

French Hems Debate Heats Up Around Second Crewmember

The deadline in France is approaching for adding a technical crewmember in the copilot seat but a French pilot union is objecting.

Ryanair to Appeal Dutch Court Ruling Over TV Documentary

Irish carrier to challenge court decision that Dutch TV show had sufficient evidence for its report on alleged low fuel reserves.

Pilot Copes With Failing Attitude Indicator

A pilot learned that good stick-and-rudder skills in a jet can save your life when systems fail.

Eight Fatalities in Mexican Hawker Crash

The Hawker crashed during a low-IFR nighttime approach in Mexico.

Bizav Crew Naps Still Forbidden

Part 91 operators should check their ops manuals for any mention of naps.

FAA Seeks Comment on One-engine-out Procedures

Portions of current safety policy are built around both engines operating at takeoff.

Webinar To Address Managing Weather Risk

The session will look at the probabilities of disruptive weather systems.

Understanding the Language of ATC Isn’t Always Easy

Air China crew and New York controller struggle to reach mutual understanding.

Ukraine Airlines Launches First Service to U.S.

Ukraine International Airlines now flies transatlantic service between Kiev and New York.
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European Parliament Backs Sesar Extension to 2024

The European Union Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the final act extending the life of the ATM joint undertaking this summer.
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General Dynamics Soars on Wings of Gulfstream

Gulfstream delivered 39 completed aircraft during the first quarter, a 34.5-percent increase from a year ago.
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Landmark Aviation Acquires 20-Strong Ross FBO Chain

Ross quietly rose to become the fifth-largest aviation service provider chain in the U.S. since its launch a decade ago.
Regulations and Government

EU Court Strikes Down German Foreign Charter Provision

At issue was a German protectionist regulation forcing foreign operators of inbound flights from non-EU country departure points to apply for permission.
Rotorcraft

EASA OKs Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft

Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Tax Seminar To Tackle Key Bizav IRS Issues

Subjects to be covered include application of federal excise tax to managed aircraft flying under Part 91 and business aircraft leasing structures.

Corporate Angel Network Flies 45,000th Cancer Patient

Flight carried 22-year-old patient Todd Blake home to Central Florida after treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma at Columbia University in New York City.

Textron Aviation Lays Off 750 As It Integrates Cessna and Beechcraft

Reductions affect salaried and hourly employees in management and non-management positions.

Deliveries Up but Sales and Deliveries Down in 1Q14 at Dassault Falcon

Dassault delivered nine Falcons in the first quarter, one more than it did in the same period a year ago.

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2014 To Focus on Cockpit Distractions

Free seminars will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 11 and in Wichita from October 6 to 9.

African Aviation Groups Team To Promote Bizav in Region

Alliance will promote business aviation “as an efficient and safe mode of transport across the continent of Africa.”
Aircraft

MiG, Aviadvigatel Confirm MiG-31 Development

RAC MiG is working on new versions of the aircraft more capable than the current MiG-31BM.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Releases Draft RFP for UClass Vehicle

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and General Atomics received the draft proposal document.
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Chinese Pilots Demand Pay Parity with Expats

Pilots flying for Air China complain that their foreign colleagues earn more and draw more desirable flight schedules.
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Aircraft

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Expands Singapore Mx Training

Service center offers expanded Bell 412EP/EPI training.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Offers New VIP Cabin Products

Add a steam shower to your VIP bizjet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell, Bombardier Singapore Sign Support Deal

Complex Honeywell avionics upgrades available locally.