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Security

GAMA to Congress: review security fiats

Jeppesen president and CEO Mark Van Tine in July questioned the Transportation Security Administration’s use of security directives to vastly expand existi
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Introduces Touchscreen for Fusion

Rockwell Collins announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that its engineers have developed a touchscreen interface for the Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.

NBAA, Shanghai Airport Seal Deal for Abace

NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) finalized a five-year agreement that guarantees the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Abace) w
Avionics

Avidyne Intros new mode-S ADS-B transponder

Avidyne announced a new mode-S transponder that will make upgrading to ADS-B out capability much simpler.

Oshkosh 2011: Tom Poberezny Surprises Oshkosh Crowd with Retirement Announcement

During a last-minute press conference held Tuesday under a bright blue sunny Oshkosh, Wis.
Sustainability and Environment

‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Euro Bizav Growth

The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
FBOs

New Locations for Million Air

Million Air’s newest operation a
FBOs

California FBOs Fire Back Against Lead Suit

A coalition of FBOs and fuel distributors who sell leaded avgas in California has filed a lawsuit against the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and the

Tempus Jets Plans for Africa

A U.S.-based aviation services provider Tempus Jets has partnered with the government of Rwanda to establish a stronger private aviation presence in
Maintenance and Modifications

Forecast Predicts Major Growth in Commercial MRO Market

As the global economy begins to recover, the commercial aircraft MRO market can look forward to strong growth this year and beyond, according to a Visionga
FBOs

Weston Aviation Adds to Its FBO Stable

Ahead of its scheduled opening date, UK-based service provider Weston Aviation inaugurated its Humberside International Airport facility, its third and tha
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Sees North American Demand for Refurb

Ontario, Canada-based completions specialist Flying Colours has experienced a steady growth in orders since the beginning of this year’s first quarter, wit
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Eclipse Jets To Return to 41,000 Feet

The FAA has cleared all Eclipse 500 very light jets to re
Maintenance and Modifications

Kestrel Launches Mod Center

Kestrel Aircraft announced yesterday at EAA AirVenture that it has formed an Air Works division to install the Avidyne R9 avionics system and other upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications

University of Illinois Studies Mechanic Fatigue

The University of Illinois is currently hosting an online survey to collect data on maintenance technic
Safety

GA Safety Lands on NTSB ‘Most Wanted’ List

General aviation safety has been added to the NTSB’s latest
Avionics

Turnkey iPad EFB Program Launched for Charter Ops

Maximum Manuals developed a turnkey process for charter operators to apply for approval and implement use of the Apple iPad as an electronic flight bag (EF

Antonov Draws Orders for 10 An-158s

Russian leasing company Ilyushin Finance (IFC) signed a firm order for 10 Antonov An-158s in late June.
Rotorcraft

Marenco details production plans for SKYe single

Marenco Swiss Helicopter holds letters of intent for just a dozen copies of its
Airports

TSA Adds News DCA Gateways

The Transportation Security Administration has added several new FBOs as approved gateways for general aviation operators using the DCA Access Standard Sec
FBOs

TAC Air Consolidates at SUS

Texas-based Tac Air has purchased the former Executive Beechcraft facilities at Spirit of St.
FBOs

Landmark Opens LAX Customs Service

Landmark Aviation inaugurated the new Customs and Border Patrol facility at its Los Angeles International Airport location last month.
Aircraft

ILFC To Lease 787s to Thai Airways

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced yesterday it has completed an agreement to lease six Boeing 787-8s and two new 787-9s to Thai Airw
Aircraft

Lufthansa Inks Firm Order for A320, A321neos

Lufthansa has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neos and five A321neos, all powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofans, the European manufacturer ann
ATC

FAA looks to rein in controller costs

A report by the Transportation Department’s inspector general determined that the
Aircraft

Public-Private Partnerships Among Proposals to Advance NextGen

The vision of the satellite-based, data-centric, network-enabled transformation of the ATC system known as the Next Generation Air Transportation System (N

Chinese Aviation Conglomerate Acquires Cirrus Aircraft

China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (Caiga) of Zhuhai, China, completed its acquisit
Sustainability and Environment

FuelerLinx Goes Mobile with New App

Fuel purchasing software developer FuelerLinx has launched the newest version of its fuel data tracking program.
Airports

French Airport Gets New FBO

Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées Airport in southwestern France inaugurated a new 5,400-sq-ft terminal dedicated to business aviation in July.