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Aircraft

End of the Line: Bizjets to Beer Cans

What happens when aircraft reach the end of their useful lives.
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Sustainability and Environment

Biofuels Could Reduce Contrail Formation, Research Finds

Among the findings: biofuels emit less soot, which led to a 50- to 70-percent reduction in particle emissions.
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ATC

EASA Seeks Input On Broader Remote Tower Rules

Proposed rule would establish requirements for "technical, operational, and procedural" remote tower operations.
Aircraft

Boeing, Embraer Eye 'Potential Combination'

Talks ongoing as Airbus and Bombardier finalize plans for the European venture to take a 50.01 percent stake in the CSeries program.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rose Aircraft Signs On as PWI Cabin LED Lighting Dealer

Through the agreement, Mena-based Rose Aircraft Services will carry the full line of the lighting company's interior fixtures.
Airports

NBAA: Tell Us About Your SMO Noise Violations

Under the new runway configuration, the noise monitors are 735 feet closer to the beginning of the takeoff roll, increasing the risk of noise violations.
Avionics

UK Avionics Shop Now Services Honeywell RTA-4B Wx Radar

Ametek Aerospace & Defense subsidiary Muirhead Avionics can now perform anything from a bench check to a full overhaul the RTA-4B radar.
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Accidents

Challenger 604 in A380 Turbulence Incident Sold for Parts

The aircraft, stricken for high G stress after crossing into wake turbulence, was bought by a German operator to support its own fleet of Challengers 604s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Beijing Commemorates Fifth Anniversary

The center has now supported more than 800 maintenance events, supporting customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Regulations and Government

Tax Bill Provides 100 Percent Expensing Option in 2017

With marginal tax rate at about 40 percent, a taxpayer could see $800,000 in tax savings by purchasing a $2 million aircraft, says jetAvia tax expert.
Regulations and Government

Presidential TFR Returns To PBI through January 1

The TFR is among a number that could happen over the next several months for the Palm Beach area.

Argus: Strong December To Carry into Q1 for Bizav Flights

North American business aircraft travel is expected to be up 5.6 percent in December with December 22 and December 29 showing the greatest gains.
Regulations and Government

International CNS and ATM Agreement Signed

Agreement establishes "new partnerships in aid of more integrated sectoral standards” for communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems.
Aircraft

Mahindra Sticks With Hartzell for New Airvan 10

The choice for the 10-seat utility turboprop continues a long association between the aircraft series and the prop maker.
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Avionics

EASA Issues Final Electronic Flight Bag Rule Proposal

Rules introduce operational approvals for Type B EFB applications for all operators, and integrate ICAO standards and recommended practices.
Aircraft

Rising Demand at Piper Leads To Increased Staff

As it faces more deliveries, the airframer has seen its largest employment growth in nearly a decade.
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Ab Initio Mx Training Provider Gets UAE OK

Resource Group provides basic courses for new entrants along with modular programs for experienced engineers.
Aircraft

F-35 Gets Bad Report Card from UK Legislators

A parliamentary watchdog’s report listed cost and technical concerns that were not allayed by LM or UK government officials.
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Aircraft

Textron Begins Delivery of Nine-ship King Air Order

The King Air 250s and lon3 350 to CanWest Air will replace the company's B200 air ambulance fleet.
ATC

FAA Committee Calls for Mandatory Drone ID and Tracking

Calls for remote ID and tracking of drones with data sent to an internet database via both direct broadcast and network publishing.
Regulations and Government

EASA Flight-time Limit Proposal Raises Concerns by EBAA

Amendments would broaden flight-time limititation rules to cover air taxi, emergency medical service and single-pilot commercial operations.
Aircraft

Boeing Steps Ahead Towards MQ-25 Contract

The company has already completed a prototype to meet the U.S. Navy’s requirement for an unmanned aerial tanker.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ATEC Study: AMT Schools Need To Boost Enrollment

27 percent of aircraft mechanics are age 64 or older, but AMT graduates entering aviation represent only about 2 percent of the total workforce annually.
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Airports

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Intros Premium Support for Jet ConneX

Provides customers with outage notifications, coverage alerts, on-site support from Satcom Direct and guaranteed response times.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Expands King Air STC for Anti-skid Brakes

The 330/300LW series is the latest to receive an STC from the FAA for the Advent eABS system. Additional approvals are expected soon.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Proposes Parts Approval Revisions

Once implemented, manufacturing requirements for non-critical parts would be alleviated, decreasing manufacturing costs “without affecting safety."
FBOs

Cutter Helps Corporate Pilot Hit by Wildfire Losses

Cutter Aviation is participating in a charity to help the HondaJet pilot and his family after they lost their home and all their possessions in the blaze.
Airports

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.
Airports

Lily Patents Environmentally Friendly Helipad

The pad captures all aircraft fluids, including jet fuel and de-icing liquid, and has a built-in heating system for snow and ice abatement.