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Automotive-Inspired Interior Design for Bombardier Global 6000

Automotive-Inspired Interior Design for Bombardier Global 6000
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion and Refurbishment Report 2015

Customers demand ever more in their business aircraft; here is what OEMs and completions specialists are doing to meet their needs.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Eyes Trade Growth, Religious Tourism

Fleet to increase to around 27 aircraft next year
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mulls Amphibious Mi-14 Rebirth

Airframer sees market in search-and-rescue operations and military applications.
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Rotorcraft

CHC Reports Loss as Oil Prices Weigh on Offshore Ops

However, CHC CEO Karl Fessenden noted that the company’s long-term prospects remain positive.
Rotorcraft

Era Group Opens New Houma Facility

New base features a climate-controlled hangar that can house more than 30 aircraft and a terminal that can process more than 15,000 passengers per month.
Avionics

ATR, Elbit Pioneer Visor Display for Commercial Pilots

First system in commercial aviation to replace traditional HUD with a head-mounted visor
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Avionics

CMD's ADS-B Out Solution Expanded to More Bizjet Models

The expanded STC is an approved model list (AML) certification that now covers more than a hundreds business airplane models.
Regulations and Government

Isle of Man Nears 800th Aircraft in Registry

There are 460 aircraft active on the fleet.
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FBOs

Tampa FBO Announces Expansion Plans

Tampa International Jet Center (TIJC) received approval of a ground lease extension to build a new 32,000-sq-ft hangar.
Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 Get Colombian Nod

The super-midsize Challenger 300 entered service in 2004, while the updated 350 was certified by the FAA, Transport Canada and EASA last year.
Charter & Fractional

Union Asks for Single Carrier at Flight Options/Flexjet

IBT 1108 petitioned NMB on July 4 to determine whether Flight Options and sister company Flexjet “constitute ‘a single transportation system.’”
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Breaks Ground on Frankfurt Facility

The wheel and break workshop is scheduled to enter service in 2017.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Natural Gas Utility Starts Drone-Based Surveillance in France

GRTgaz selected aerial data collection firm Air Marine to operate monthly drone flights over gas pipeline in southwestern France.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Globalparts.aero Launches New Website

The new site allows customers to order parts online.
Maintenance and Modifications

Auto Window Tint a No-no for Aircraft Windows

Automotive window tint can introduce complications to aircraft windows.
FBOs

Swiss FBO Completes Upgrade

The company expanded its facility by 1,000 sq ft.
FBOs

FBO Operator Rebrands Two Locations

The San Luis Jet Center and the Paso Robles Jet Center have been rebranded as ACI Jet.
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator

Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Services Signs Eclipse Mx Training Deal

The company provides training for business aviation customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI To Offer Hourly Cost Mx Seminars in South America

The company wants to educate operators about the benefits of the programs it offers.
Charter & Fractional

Jetdebit Launches Digital Jet Card with Fixed Fees

Jetdebit.com will charge charter clients a fixed service fee of 8 percent.
Accidents

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.
Avionics

Apple iOS 8.4 Fixes External GPS Issues

Previous iOS 8.3 update introduced a problem that rendered some external GPS devices unable to send location data to the mobile device.
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Harvest Bumper Crop of June Orders

Leasing companies account for majority of sales activity
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Accidents

Report Says TransAsia Pilot Shut Down Wrong Engine

CVR recordings indicate confusion in cockpit
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York
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Safety

FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm

In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.
ATC

FAA Defines Oceanic Airspace

The U.S. is responsible for ATC services over the domestic U.S. and certain areas beyond.
Safety

TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children

Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.