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Regulations and Government

Firm Helps Operators Navigate OSHA Cabin Rules

Corporate Aviators developed a Compliance Process Tool to ensure that U.S. companies using full-time or contract flight attendants comply with OSHA rules.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Router STC'd for Gulfstream G450, G550

Gulfstream’s company-owned service centers have exclusive rights to perform the work.
Charter & Fractional

Air France Continues Bizjet Connections for First-class Pax

Partnership with executive charter operator Wijet to be expanded beyond Cessna Mustangs.
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Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Bank Charter Expires as U.S. Congress Takes Holiday

With another attempt to renew its charter expected, the export credit agency will continue operating and managing its existing loan portfolio.
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Aircraft

South Korea Selects Airbus A330 MRTT as Future Tanker

The Airbus model was chosen over Boeing's new KC-46A and a Boeing 767 tanker conversion proposed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
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Aircraft

Industry: Ex-Im Expiration Puts U.S. Bizav Sales at Risk

Ex-Im has become a major backer of international business and general aviation sales in past three years.
Airlines

Lufthansa Averts Cabin Crew Strike

Reprieve to last until at least mid-July
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Aircraft

Pilot Report Embraer Legacy 500

Fly-by-wire comes to midsize aircraft, and it is a smooth transition.
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Regulations and Government

World Aeronautical Charts Being Phased Out

Unit sales of WACs are down 73 percent since 2007.
Regulations and Government

Senate Calls for Improved FAA Certification Process

The Senate would increase the FAA's budget in fiscal 2016, with an emphasis on certification improvements and ADS-B.
Safety

FAA Drafts Update to Icing Pilot Guide

Virtually every section of the 60-page document contains new or revised material.
Sustainability and Environment

NBAA Updates 'Quiet Flying' Guidelines

The new program supplants the original 1967 noise abatement procedure.
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ATC

European Alliance Delivers ATM Modernization Blueprint

The deployment program charts the transition from research and development to implementation of the Single European Sky effort.
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Regulations and Government

Court Permits HTO Curfews, Tosses Operational Limits

The U.S. District Court called the access limits for East Hampton Airport drastic, but did not find adequate reason to block curfews.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Opens at Cobb County Int'l Airport

Beechcraft Premier I was the first aircraft to use the Customs facility, flying directly from Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau.
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Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Put Technology To Work in MRO Operations

The manufacturers of business jets employ various technologies to make maintenance more efficient and thereby reduce operating costs for customers.
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Rotorcraft

Two Russian Helicopters Models Certified for Commercial Ops

The Ansat, another light twin, is now also certified for commercial passenger operations.
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Regulations and Government

High-altitude Oxygen Rule: Compliance Conundrum

The requirement for an oxygen mask above 41,000 feet might create more problems than it solves, say some pilots.
Regulations and Government

Senate Lawmakers Express Opposition to Independent ATC

Senate Appropriations Committee members said they would reject measures to put parts of FAA on "funding autopilot."
Airlines

Philippines Removed from EU Air Safety Blacklist

Thailand avoids EU ban, for now
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Aircraft

EU Creates Naval Task Force as Refugee Crisis Worsens

Italian aircraft carrier will lead efforts to rescue, and stem the tide of, migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
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Aircraft

Russia Confirms More Tu-160 Bombers

In addition to an upgrade program for 16 survivors from earlier production.
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Regulations and Government

FAA To Meet With Lawmakers, Activists Over SMO Fate

Airport proponents and opponents are waging a letter-writing campaign as lawmakers push for restrictions or closure at SMO.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Aviation Firms Up Order for Agusta AW139s

Order part of larger commitment signed in 2013.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Moves To Bring More Services In-House

Textron Aviation ends 41-year partnership with Duncan as an authorized service center as it works with customers directly.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Chief Rallies the Troops at TEB Forum

NBAA president Ed Bolen outlined the latest proposal for a House bill to privatize ATC and fund it through user fees, which the association opposes.
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ATC

EASA Updates Bulletin on Ops Near Volcanic Ash Plumes

Recommends that volcanic ash forecasts should be presented in the form of a zoning system that depicts areas of low, medium and high concentrations
ATC

Tulsa Control Tower Closed after Air Sickens Controllers

Tower was quickly evacuated and will remain shut pending the results of air sampling tests.
ATC

New FAA Safety Review Program Undergoing Trials

Voluntary 18-month pilot program allows FAA employees to identify safety concerns without fear of retaliation.
Airlines

Airline Pilots: Low Pay Drives Disputed Pilot Shortage

Aspiring airline pilots are discouraged by low entry level pay, limited career path, speakers at ALPA conference relate.
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