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FAA To Allow 135, 121 Pilot Updating of Nav Databases

The FAA is seeking comments on a proposed rule change that will allow pilots flying under commercial operating regulations to update navigation system data
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C Series Progressing on Schedule: Dewar

Bombardier expects to complete all the so-called data sets for the C Series airliner by year-end
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LCC Growth Forcing European Regionals to Buy E-Jets

Tough cost battles in the market segment where regional airlines and low-cost carriers converge are driving demand
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AsBAA Boosts Membership and Lobbying Role in Response to Asian Growth

Membership of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is growing as the group’s new leadership team
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California Lawsuit Loss Could Lead to Ban on Leaded Avgas

The battle over leaded avgas in California took a turn against a coalition of associations representing users

AIN Blog: Torqued: Pilot Error Needs NTSB Attention

The NTSB has an obligation not to sweep pilot error under the rug.
Aircraft

Boeing Promises MAX Production in Renton in Return for Early IAM Contract Extension

Boeing proposes trade with IAM to keep MAX in Renton.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Names John Hayes as General Manager

West Star Aviation has named John Hayes general manager at its Dallas Love Field facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD on Socata TBM 700 Electrical System

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for the Socata TBM 700 electrical system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dynomax Adds AS9100 Rev C Quality Certificate

Chicago-based Dynomax has earned AS9100 Revision C quality certification.
Maintenance and Modifications

Smyrna Air Center Testing GE H80 on King Air 90

Smyrna Air Center has begun a flight test/data recording program with the new GE H80, 800-shp engine on the King Air 90 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Aerospace Offers Narrow- and Widebody Maintenance Training

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider ST Aerospace has been certified as a Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization (MTO)
Aircraft

Southwest To Deploy Wireless Ground Communications

Southwest Airlines says it will be the first major airline to widely use a wireless ground support communications system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gal Mena, ExecuJet Middle East Sign Service Agreement

ExecuJet Middle East has sent a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Gal Mena,

StandardAero Expands North American Mobile Services

StandardAero has added mobile service teams in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dallas, Ga.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Video on Reducing Interior Refurb Cost

Two new resources are available to Duncan Aviation customers that explain how to economize costs and downtime for interior refurbishments.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Emirates and GE Team on Dubai Engine Overhaul Facility

GE Aviation will oversee the design and construction of Emirate’s new engine overhaul shop to be built in Dubai.
Maintenance and Modifications

BCX Software Develops Airworthiness Management System

Wichita-based BCX Software, a recently established electronic data management firm, is developing Airworthiness Management System.

AIN Blog: Memorable Moments with Business Jet Travelers

Here are five memorable BJT interview moments.
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Charter & Fractional

Pilatus Delivers 1,100th PC-12

Pilatus Business Aircraft delivered the 1,100th Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single last week during a ceremony at its facility in Broomfield, Colorado
Rotorcraft

EASA Gives Nod to Bell 407GX

The Bell 407GX earned EASA certification yesterday, following similar approvals by Transport Canada and the FAA earlier this year.
Aircraft

Aviation Partners Falcon 900 Winglets Get Canadian OK

Aviation Partners received STC approval from Transport Canada for its high-Mach, blended winglets on 900-series Dassault Falcons last week.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat Partners with Aircell on Global Xpress

Inmarsat Global Xpress announced today it had named Aircell as a distribution partner for Inmarsat's airborne broadband service for business aviation.
Accidents

Hendricks Says Private Jet’s Seat Broke Loose in Accident

Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, yesterday said he sustained four broken ribs, a broken clavicle and a concussion when his seat broke loose
Charter & Fractional

Helo Charter Firm Now Flying in U.S. and Israel

Seeing a need for on-demand business transportation in two specific locations, data-storage entrepreneur and pilot Moshe Yanai is now in operation

Eurocopter To Introduce Enhanced EC130

Eurocopter is expected to introduce an enhanced version of its EC130 B4 light single helicopter, with improvements in comfort and performance, soon
FBOs

Signature DCA Reaches Post 9/11 Milestone

Signature Flight Support at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) logged 33 business aviation operations on November 16, its largest tally since
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Finalizes Civil Tiltrotor Purchase

The long-troubled partnership between AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter to develop a civil tiltrotor is officially over.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA, FAA Working To Resume Barr Program

Over the past week, NBAA has been in discussions with FAA officials to determine the logistics of resurrecting the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request

People in Aviation: December 2011

Tony Bailey has been promoted to CEO of Indianapolis-based Comlux Aviation Services.