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Aircraft

Southwest 737s Allowed To Fly Until Inspections Completed

The FAA, Southwest Airlines and Boeing agreed on a plan that allows Southwest 737s to continue flying until overdue inspections are completed.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Industry Short on Qualified Maintenance Technicians

Results of a recent report are no surprise to those working in the industry every day.
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Airports

Santa Monica Airport Lease Rates Would Skyrocket Under Commission Plan

The city could earn an additional $8.9 million a year by raising lease rates.
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Charter & Fractional

Avantair Share Owners Finally See Aircraft Sales Proceeds

Distribution of the proceeds was blocked by a lawsuit brought by one Avantair shareowner that challenged the trustee's plan.
Rotorcraft

New Zealand Clears Robinson R44s for Return to Flight

Emergency grounding ended after investigators found that R44 crash last week was not caused by a cracked main rotor blade.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Service To Allow Onboard Cellphone Calls

Satcom Direct has readied a GSM-in-the-cabin solution, which enables seamless cell phone usage.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs Duncan Aviation’s PMA Quality System

The company can manufacture approved parts to support its own STCs as well as many OEM installations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo Receives EASA G650 Approval

MRO to provide line maintenance for the long-range Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications

Satcom Direct Introduces IT Certification for Aviation

The company's AeroIT is designed to give members of the flight department a better understanding of networking.
Engines

Surge in CFM Engine Sales Boost Safran’s Results

2014 saw even stronger sales of the CFM56 and new Leap engines.
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Airlines

Wizz Air Goes Public to Boost Low-Cost Growth Plan

The Hungary-based carrier has big plans to grow beyond its network across Central and Eastern Europe
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ATC

Europe Postpones Controller-Pilot Datalink Mandate

The European Commission has drafted legislation to postpone requiring controller-pilot datalink communications until 2020.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92

Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.
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Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Offers New Aviation Safety Courses

Courses are applicable to a certificate of management in aviation safety.
Accidents

Aussie TSB Reopens Westwind Crash Investigation

The original final accident report has been removed from the public domain.
Accidents

Propeller Overhaul Preceded Beech 1900 Crash

Aircraft was in left turn before accident.
Aircraft

Milestone 1,300th Pilatus PC-12 Lands at Surf Air

Surf Air, which placed an order last fall for 15 PC-12 NGs and options for an additional 50, now has four of the turboprop singles in its fleet.
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FBOs

Landmark Acquires Second FBO in Houston

Landmark Aviation acquired Ellington Partners and Southwest Airport Services at Houston Ellington Airport.
Engines

TRUEngine Program Surpasses 10,000 Enrollments

The program maintains the engine's residual value by establishing that an engine's content and maintenance history have been verified by GE or CFM.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Names AIA's Blakey as North America CEO

Rolls-Royce named Aerospace Industries Association chief and former FAA administrator Marion Blakey to head its North America subsidiary.
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Aircraft

‘Make in India’ Theme Stressed at Aero India Show

No big defense deals done at the event, but a top-level French delegation arrived soon after
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Maintenance and Modifications

New App Covers Aircraft GSE Equipment

The app allows users to save specific aircraft types to a favorites list and quickly reference equipment options that are compatible with their fleets.
Aircraft

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet
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Airports

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash
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Regulations and Government

FAA Addresses Use of Special Aircraft Callsigns

New order allows for both VFR and IFR operations using special callsigns.
Accidents

NTSB Publishes Preliminary Report on Texas Cessna 441 Crash

Pilot became distracted during the instrument approach by something that has not yet been identified.
Safety

FAA Updates Advisory Circular for RNP Procedures

AC outlines numerous changes to the flight validation procedures and requirements.
Safety

NTSB Details Colorado GIV Takeoff Incident

Investigators found nothing to connect this to any earlier GIV control malfunctions.
Regulations and Government

FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Proposal Published

Proposal expected to draw a considerable number of comments from business supporters of UAS, as well as aviation safety advocates.
Rotorcraft

IHST Updates Helicopter Safety Initiatives

Helicopter team tightens its focus to help maintain accident rate reduction.