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Charter & Fractional

IRS Scrutinizing Charter Air Broker Involvement in FETs

Tax expert Nel Stubbs stresses operators and brokers must clearly spell out tax responsibilities to avoid potential IRS pitfalls.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Chinese Manufacturer DJI Hires Prominent 'Drone Lawyer'

Known for challenging the FAA's first enforcement action against a drone operator, Schulman joins other experts hired by the drone industry.
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Airlines

Pilot Group Decries Deregulation Proposal Circulating in ICAO

ICAO denies suggestions by the European Cockpit Association that the process for formulating policy on airline deregulation has been mishandled.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Elevates Simmons, Waddick to President Roles

Appointments come as Cirrus readies for certification and deliveries of its single-engine Vision jet.
Aircraft

Updated L-410 Turboprop Rolls Out in Czech Republic

Latest version of the 19-seat commuter airplane features new avionics, more powerful engines
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FBOs

Redmond City Council OKs Two FBOs at Roberts Field

Butler Aircraft Services received unanimous agreement by the council to continue providing FBO services under a five-year contract.
Aircraft

Contract Rejection by Delta Pilots Nixes Big Order

Deal off for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs, 20 Embraer 190s, confirms Delta CEO
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Aircraft

In the Works: Windecker Eagle

The four-seat Windecker Eagle will be flying in the experimental exhibition category.
Maintenance and Modifications

GAMA Praises EASA's Streamlined Process for Repairs

Approach will simplify the process of making standard changes and repairs to a “broad swath” of general aviation aircraft in Europe.
Airlines

Malaysia Airlines Prepares To Scale Back Network

Plans call for first large-scale service cuts since downing of MH17
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Charter & Fractional

Priester Wins U.S. Government Approval for Cuba Ops

U.S. approval follows issuance of government regulations earlier this year to ease certain travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker Victor Acquires YoungJets, More Funding

YoungJets founder and CEO David Young was alsonamed Victor’s senior vice president for the U.S. market.
Regulations and Government

FSF Holding Safety Data Collection Focus Groups

Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) workshops being held in Asia-Pacic and Pan-America.
FBOs

Citing N.Y. Jobs Act, Sheltair Updating Republic FBO

Sheltair is upgrading its 66,000-sq-ft hangar at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety To Add Helo Training at New Denver Center

Training programs for the Airbus AS350 B3, Airbus EC130T2 and Bell 407GX are coming at its new learning center, which is slated to open in fall 2016.
Rotorcraft

Bell Names Isbell to Customer Support Leadership Role

Isbell steps into senior leadership post with background in most aspects of the company's operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Set To Open New MRO Base in Puerto Rico

The facility in Aguadilla promises to generate $2.2 billion in economic impact over 30 years for the financially troubled U.S. territory.
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Rotorcraft

Ohio Police To Get First U.S.-made Airbus H125

OSHP currently operates two AS350B2 AStars to conduct a wide variety of law enforcement missions.
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Training and Workforce

Safety Topics Take Center Stage at NBAA Flight Attendants/Technicians Conference

Life-raft survival, lithium battery fires and foodborne pathogens were among the topics aired.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Air Service Expands Mx Operation

The company has added a second shift each day.
Avionics

Constant Aviation Wins Gogo Business Aviation Award

The Leading Edge Award recognizes the highest-performing dealers for Gogo Business Aviation.
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Accidents

Inadequate Cargo Restraint Brought Down 747 at Bagram

At least one armored vehicle on board shifted rearward as the airplane took off, crippling key systems
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Signs Deal with African Executive Aviation

Under the deal African Executive Aviation will be Ontic's dealer in Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center OK'd as ANAC 145 Repair Station

The company is able to maintain, repair and modify Brazilian-registered VIP aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Adds Mx Capability at Singapore

The facility is authorized to provide maintenance for all Australia-registered Bell 412s.
Aircraft

Bell Boeing Marks First International V-22 Sale to Japan

The U.S. Navy awarded the joint venture a $332.5 million contract modification to deliver five MV-22 Osprey tiltotors.
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Safety

ATSB Publishes Ag Flying Review

The agricultural flying sector recorded only 13 accidents from May 2014 to April 2015.
ATC

European Commission Approves Co-Funding for ATM Projects

With European Union co-funding, €650 million in public and private investment will be applied to begin air traffic management modernization.
Rotorcraft

Bell Extends Global Market Reach

The helicopter manufacturer is assigning more component subcontracting work to companies in its non-North American customer base.
Aircraft

Cirrus To Live-test Vision Jet Recovery Parachute in Q4

C1, the second of three conforming flight-test SF50s, is currently being outfitted with the ballistic recovery system.
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