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Garmin Virb XE Goes Wireless

The new aviation specific version of Garmin’s Virb XE action camera is available.
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Avionics

Logbook Features Added to Garmin Pilot App

Version 7.4 of the popular app should be available during EAA AirVenture.
Safety

Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise

More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.
Aircraft

Japan’s New Maritime Patroller Makes International Debut

The Kawasaki P-1 was flown to the UK’s premier airshow, but is an unlikely contender for that country’s maritime aircraft requirement.
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Fuel

Swift To Bring 94-Octane Unleaded Fuel to Market

The company is introducing its Unleaded 94 MON avgas during AirVenture and is planning sessions on the fuel throughout the week.
Avionics

AEA Jump Starts ADS-B Compliance at AirVenture

Association giving away $1,000 grants to equip for NextGen.
Aircraft

That’s All Brother’ Destined for Posterity

CAF rescued historic C-47.
Aircraft

Boeing Reports Second Charge Related to KC-46 Program

The manufacturer will absorb an after-tax charge of $536 million due to 'higher estimated engineering and manufacturing costs' of tanker.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Advocates Hopeful on Fractional Taxes

A Joint Committee on Taxation report released July 13 provides encouragement that congress expects the current fractional tax treatment to continue.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Turn to FAA Bill for Management Tax Help

Industry are hoping the upcoming reauthorization bill may provide relief as hopes dim for near-term solution from the IRS.
Aircraft

Navalized Ka-52 Alligator Makes Public Debut in Russia

The more powerful Ka-52K was shown with Kh-35 and Kh-38 anti-ship missiles.
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Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Plans Layoffs, Citing Weak Demand

Vero Beach, Fla.-based aircraft manufacturer expects to lay off 15- to 20 percent of its more than 750 workers as sales dip in the first half of 2015.
Regulations and Government

Fractional Operators Face Sunset of Tax Relief

Congress provided relief as fractional operators were mired in lawsuits with IRS.
Charter & Fractional

Set Jet Launches Daily Coast-to-coast Bizliner Service

The membership-based program is offering members one way flights between LAX and TEB or HPN.
Aircraft

Above and Beyond: FBO 2015

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!
Aircraft

U.S. Clears New Upgrade Offer for South Korea KF-16s

Resubmitted package favors Lockheed Martin to upgrade 134 fighters, replacing earlier solution offered by BAE Systems.
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Charter & Fractional

Toucan Carves Niche in Nigerian Offshore Oil and Gas Market

Six ERJ145s on order from France for conversion.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Delivers Completed VVIP Boeing 747-8i

The jumbo jet’s cabin includes custom furniture, monuments, exotic materials and artwork.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Delves into Unmanned Aircraft Mx

Duncan Aviationoined the Robotic Skies network of service centers that provide certification, maintenance and repair for commercial UAS.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland AW169 Gets Nod from EASA

AW169s are equipped with a variable speed main rotor, which improves efficiency and reduces the external noise.
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Charter & Fractional

Fractionals See Shift in Travel, Fleet

Fractionals move to larger and longer-range aircraft while membership companies remain happy with small aircraft.
Aircraft

Bombardier Returns To UTC for CFO Successor

John Di Bert becomes the third UTC executive to take a senior position at Bombardier this year.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Aims Higher with ‘Red Label’

Fractional company adds luxury service.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Coast Guard Officer To Lead HAI Ops Efforts

Christopher Martino joins HAI following a 30-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led Aviation Forces.
Accidents

NTSB: Marginal VFR at Time of Turbine Otter Fatal Crash

Airplane hit a near-vertical rock face in a nose-high, wings-level attitude at an elevation of 1,600 feet msl and came to rest upright on steep terrain.
Aircraft

JAGM Hits Targets as Lockheed Martin Awaits Army Contract

The manufacturer expects an Army contract decision later this year leading to low-rate initial production of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile.
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Eyes Big Indian Deals with New Joint Venture

European company will partner with the Mahindra Group to compete with American and Russian OEMs for hundreds of orders.
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Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Pick Up in Q2

Phenom 300 deliveries helped improve Embraer's second quarter, but shipments are still down on the year.
Regulations and Government

NATA, GAMA Urge Senate Action On Bonus Depreciation

The Senate Finance Committee could consider another tax extenders package next week
Airlines

Gagan Costs Draw Resistance from India’s Airlines

Operators claim mandate could ground fleets
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