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Boeing Selects Longridge To Take Helm Of BBJ

Longridge was part of the original Boeing Business Jets team.
FBOs

High Plateau Ventures Acquires Denton FBO, Charter Unit

The acquisition includes more than 150,000 sq -ft of hangar space.
ATC

Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism
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Maintenance and Modifications

Arsa, Atec Rewrite FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Overview

AC includes career information and military-to-civilian transfer.
Training and Workforce

CAAi To Host Open-Access SMS Training Courses in UAE

CAAi sees the need for organizations in the Middle East to understand that the ICAO SMS regulatory framework is critical.
Aircraft

Empire Aviation Adds Global Express XRS to its Fleet

Formed in 2007, EAG offers various aircraft management services, depending on the needs of the owner, including acquisition and charter.
FBOs

ExecuJet Wins Bombardier Plaudits

ExecuJet has again been named as Bombardier’s best Authorized Service Provider. The Swiss company has also launched a new loyalty scheme.
Airports

Ukraine and Ebola Hit Global Bizjet Market, Says Jetex

Flight support group sees business growing in the Middle East and beyond especially in the long term.
Aircraft

Viking Names Thor African Dealer

Viking Air, manufacturer of the Twin Otter 400, is to be the regional sales representative for sub-Saharan Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Point Innovation Launches AllureAero, VIP Interiors Division

The company recently relocated to an expanded facility to support its growing client base.
Aircraft

Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Seahawk was preferred to the NH-90
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Airports

FAA, Industry Mull LED Airport Lighting Issues

There is concern that LED airport lights have not been tested with enhanced vision systems, night-vision goggles and HUDs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation To Provide Avionics Support in Vail

The company is working with Vail Valley Jet Center to provide support at Eagle County Airport.
Airports

GA Groups Oppose Canadian Airport Consultation Proposal

The measure stems from an effort to increase public consultation on new airport projects.
Aircraft

Delivery of First A350 Delayed

Airbus "working hard" with Qatar to reschedule
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Avionics

Navy Approves Production of F/A-18 Infrared Tracking Pod

The U.S. Navy will begin low-rate initial production of an infrared search and track capability for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Accidents

NTSB Releases Early Details on Phenom Crash

The aircraft’s flight data recorder produced good quality data, according to the NTSB.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IATA Adjusts Profit Forecast Upward

Industry group now expects world's airlines to make $19.9 billion this year.
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Aircraft

Airstrikes Slow Over Iraq and Syria

Difficult targeting decisions cited; long campaign foreseen
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airline Pilots Recommend Go-Slow Approach on Drones

The Air Line Pilots Association contends that pressure to introduce drones into the U.S. national airspace system should not override safety.
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ATC

Europe Appoints Group as Sesar 'Deployment Manager'

The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'
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Maintenance and Modifications

Versatile Aux Fuel System Will Give 737s Longer Legs

The cost of a seven-tank configuration holding 2,700 gallons of fuel will be about $3 million. This will add about 2,400 nm of range to the airplane.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iacobucci VIP Seats Make Mideast Debut at MEBA 2014

Italian company also displays its onboard espresso and coffee makers, and convection oven in Dubai.
Aircraft

Embraer To Deliver First Legacy 500 in Middle East

Embraer Executive Jets is currently focusing much of its efforts on bringing the Legacy 500 and the smaller 450 to market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct To Offer Data Aggregation

Bonded and aggregated multiple Inmarsat SwiftBroadband streaming connections provides data flow rates of up to 1.6 Mbit per second.
Regulations and Government

MEBAA and GAMA Solidify Ties

Two organizations work together to benefit business aviation in the Middle East
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Modified Lufthansa Airbus Joins Ebola Fight

The principal isolation unit comprises an airtight tent with negative pressure. Airtight exterior tents to allow medical staff pass through safely.
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Charter & Fractional

Seawings Launches Luxury Tour Packages

Seawings Lifestyle will offer a range of luxury tours including seaplane flights over the UAE
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scheme Designers Offers Custom Paint Job

Paint scheme specialist has a new masking process for intricate designs.
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Charter & Fractional

Marshall Aviation Makes Its MEBA Debut

Marshall’s engineering expertise helped it become a major MRO organization for the Cessna Citation and Bombardier Global Express.