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Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Tuning In to Business Aviation

The agency is forming a new working group to address business and general aviation issues.
FBOs

Fourth Baltic Bizav Forum Held in Latvia

Presentations at the event largely focused on the current challenges facing the industry in the Baltic States and throughout the region.
Aircraft

Citing Demand, Flexjet Accelerates G450 Deliveries

Flexjet placed an order for up to 50 Gulfstreams last October, which includes the G450, G650 and the new G500.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 (Photo: Flexjet)
Airlines

A4A: Major U.S. Airlines Doubled Profit Year Over Year

Ten major carriers reported $8.7 billion in net profit during the first half of 2015, beating $3.9 billion in the same period last year.
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Regulations and Government

BAOA Appeals for Aircraft Subcategories

The new policy would draw distinctions between airline operations and business aircraft operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Opens Beechjet Center of Excellence

The facility will be dedicated exclusively to the maintenance of Beechjets.
Airports

Reynolds Jet Takes Over Former Procter & Gamble Hangar 4

Charter/management firm will offer upgraded and expanded “boutique” services to its clients.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Planning Chattanooga MRO

The site will include paint facilities, maintenance hangars, back shop activities and an accessory shop.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Absolute Buys CSS, Consolidating Beech and Cessna in South Africa

Mirroring the consolidation of Textron Aviation, South African company melds Beech and Cessna brands.
Charter & Fractional

OneJet Adds Nashville to Network

The addition of Nashville is part of a growth plan that is expected to continue over the next year.
Aircraft

IndiGo Places Firm Order for 250 A320neos

Largest single order by number in Airbus's history boosts neo backlog to more than 4,100
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Accidents

NTSB Investigating Sabreliner, C-172 Midair Collision

Aircraft were attempting to land at at San Diego-Brown Field Municipal Airport when they collided.
Engines

Fourth Beechjet 400A Flameout Mirrors Past Issues

Both engines flamed out at 44,800 feet while the crew started a descent through a maturing convective storm cell.
Rotorcraft

AW609 on Certification Glide Path

The company is on track for certification in 2017 and customer deliveries in 2018.
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Rotorcraft

European Helo Operators Mull Using Drones

One Swiss helicopter operator studied and dismissed drones as a complement to its fleet.
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Rotorcraft

NYPD Completes Bell Transition

The NYPD began taking deliveries of the 429 last year to replace its four AgustaWestland AW119 singles.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods on the Acquisition Prowl--Again

The company is raising its credit line by $400 million with an eye to making an as yet undisclosed acquisition or acquisitions.
Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft
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FBOs

Upstate N.Y. Airport Gets New FBO

Jefferson County opened a 4,800-sq-ft terminal at Watertown International Airport.
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Engines

GE Contemplates U.S. Turboprop MRO, Nextgen Engine Facility

An overhaul shop makes sense for the company as the fleet size in the U.S. grows.
Accidents

Indonesian Searchers Find Wreckage of Crashed Trigana ATR

Twin turboprop carrying 54 disappeared over Indonesia's Papua province
Safety

NBAA To Offer Weather Charting Webinar on Wednesday

The event is aimed at helping business aviation professionals refresh or enhance their weather operational knowledge of charts.
Accidents

Conquest Crash Kills Five Near Capetown

The aircraft was conducting an air ambulance flight when it crashed on August 16.
Safety

FAA Updates De-icing Holdover Times Guidance

Updated guidelines cover Type II, III and IV de-icing fluids.
FBOs

African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One

Astra Aviation will be among the first companies to use FBO One to support airline and cargo operations, in addition to executive charter.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, Jet Aviation Partner on Global Express Wi-Fi

The companies are seeking an STC to be aimed at the retrofit market, for type owners and operators seeking to take advantage of airborne Wi-Fi.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Profile: PlaneSense Takes A Unique Heading

The turboprop operator is adding jets to the mix.
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Avionics

Updates Needed for Iridium SatVoice with Safety Services

Changes will be required to installations of Part 121, 125 and 135 SatVoice systems by November 2016.
Safety

California Repair Station Faces FAA Penalty

Leading Edge failed to conduct drug-and-alcohol tests for employees in safety-sensitive positions, contends the FAA.
Safety

Ph.D Candidate Seeks Input on Mx Tech Decision-Making

The study’s goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of time and money spent reworking aircraft discrepancies.