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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helo Seeks Customized Part Service Life Limits

The effort could extend components’ service life, reduce costs and improve safety, the company said.
FBOs

Cutter Aviation Becomes Sole FBO at Deer Valley

The acquistion of competitor Atlantic Aviation's location makes Cutter the sole FBO at one of the nation's busiest GA airports.
Regulations and Government

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.
Safety

NTSB Seminar To Focus on GA Safety in Washington

The seminar, to be held December 12, is the eighth in a series of GA safety seminars that NTSB has held.
Maintenance and Modifications

Arabasco Elite Packages Promise More Maintenance Value

Arabasco's new Platinum, Gold and Silver Elite Service packages offer benefits such as complimentary maintenance man-hours.
Airports

ACI and ICAO Call for Asia Pacific Airport Growth

Airport expansion in the Asia Pacific region is still being constrained by ill-considered regulatory hurdles, according to Airports Council International.
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Aircraft

Russia Upgrades Airborne Command Post

The Ilyushin Il-80 is a modified Il-86 airliner for the control of the armed forces.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Prod White House To Move on Part 23 Rewrite

The FAA is missing a congressionally-mandated December 15 deadline for release of a final rule.
Airports

Santa Monica Obligated by Grant Assurances Until 2023

The FAA has determined in response to a Part 16 complaint that Santa Monica must comply with grant assurance obligations in running its airport.
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Accidents

Actor Morgan Freeman Unhurt in SJ30 Incident

Reports indicate that one of the SJ30’s tires blew shortly after takeoff from Fletcher Field in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at 3:04 p.m.
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Airlines

European Commission Proposes New 'Aviation Strategy'

Groups representing European airlines and pilots say the plan is not ambitious enough and lacks specificity.
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Safety

IFBOA Program Participants Earn Dividend

Members of the group's worker's compensation insurance program are set to share a more-than $3 million pot.
Rotorcraft

Maverick Opens New Vegas Terminal

The new Las Vegas terminal is adjacent to the existing building, which will soon be renovated.
Aircraft

U.S. Aerospace Industry Hails Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

The U.S. House and Senate by wide margins passed highway legislation containing a four-year reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Opens New Lounges at FBO

TAG Farnborough Airport has enhanced its amenities by opening up the second floor of the FBO for lounges, “snooze rooms” and a crew gym.
Aircraft

12 Years After First Flight, HondaJet Certification within Grasp

Dec. 13, 2003, marked the announcement of the first flight of the experimental HondaJet, a milestone reached after decades of research.
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Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Celebrates 15 Years, New Phenom 300

The fractional-share operator's fleet has grown to 49 aircraft, and it is taking delivery of a second Phenom 300.
Safety

SAFO Addresses Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring Roles

The SAFO advises operators should explicitly define roles.
Safety

Aerolaser Helipad System Addresses Bird Hazards

UK CAA points to cases where as much as 90 percent of an offshore installation has been covered by guano.
ATC

FAA Moving Ahead with VOR Decommissioning

The agency has listed 35 VORs that are first in line for decommissioning.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Improves German Reputation With H-145M

Deliveries of the new light military support helicopter are on time and budget.
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Avionics

Honeywell Demonstrates ‘Mind Control’

The engine and avionics manufacturer is experimenting with new ways for pilots to interact with their aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Sundance Helicopters Stresses Safety

The heli-tour company has embraced voluntary, self-reporting safety programs.
Engines

Core Testing Begins for 777X Powerplant GE9X

Testing of the core for the GE Aviation GE9X engine that will power the Boeing 777X will be followed by a full engine test starting in 2016.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Insitu To Supply ScanEagle Surveillance Drones to Afghanistan

The ScanEagle joins the country's diverse but small fleet of foreign-supplied aircraft, which is increasingly being pressed into service.
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Safety

Inspector To Probe FAA Oversight of U.S. Regional Carriers

An audit by the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation will look into how effectively FAA oversees regional airline operations.
Accidents

Accidents: December 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Reauthorization, Fuel Fraud Study Near Passage

Congress is set to vote this week on a bill that would also reauthorize the U.S. Ex-Im bank and study general aviation fuel tax revenue diversions.
Aircraft

Three Years On, Gulfstream G650 Fleet Nears 150

Some 145 of the ultra-long-range business jets—105 G650s and 40 G650ERs—are currently flying.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets' Profits Take Hit with Aircraft Cancellations

NetJets earnings are down on the year, but aircraft sales are up as it cancels older orders and realigns fleet with new models.