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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Beijing Names Ni Jiliang as General Manager

Ni joined Ameco Beijing in 1988.
Maintenance and Modifications

BizJet International, Gulfstream Sign Supplier Accord

The three-year agreement will cover the Gulfstream II, GIII, GIV, G350 and G450.
Aircraft

Second Conforming Cirrus Jet Joins Flight-test Fleet

Dubbed C1, the jet will be used for an “array of certification efforts,” including flight into known icing testing.
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Aircraft

Light Bizjets Gaining Momentum, Say JPM Analysts

Steady growth of about 4 percent in U.S. business jet flight operations underlies the recovery.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Shuffles Executives

Matthew Hasik was named executive vice president of Bell’s commercial sales, marketing and programs.
FBOs

Menzies Aviation Barcelona Joins Signature Select Network

Services include aircraft ground handling, fueling, passenger handling, catering, aircraft cleaning and ground transportation.
Aircraft

Rheinland Air Service Named Exclusive European Dealer for Quest Kodiak

RAS will also be an authorized service center for the turboprop single.
Regulations and Government

Quiet-technology Aircraft To Be Given Relief from Grand Canyon Noise Restrictions

Comments on the FAA proposal are due December 10.
Rotorcraft

Former Bell Helicopter Chief James Atkins Passes Away

Atkins spent his entire career at Bell, beginning in 1940, and oversaw the growth of its commercial helicopter division.
Aircraft

Constant Aviation Installs Ovation in Global Express

Ovation Select provides onboard connectivity via smartphones, tablets or any of the installed passenger control units.
Maintenance and Modifications

BP Turbo Oil Products To Be Renamed Eastman Turbo Oils

The brand name of the products will change, but the product formulations remain the same.
Maintenance and Modifications

ABS Jets Receives Russian Approval for Embraer Service

Company approved to work on Embraer Legacy and Phenom.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Names Northeast Region Engine Manager

Len Liotta is responsible for the northeast territory, covering northern New Jersey and the New York region west of the Hudson River
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Gains Indian DGCA OK for Falcons

The approval covers the 7X, 900s and 2000s.
Aircraft

Airbus Boosts Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic Business Jet

Airbus Boosts Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic Business Jet
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Engines

GE Honda HF120 Production Arrives in North Carolina

The joint-venture company marked the launch of its first production engine at the Honda Aero headquarters in November.
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Accidents

MU-2 Probable Cause Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

The NTSB’s report on the probable cause of the crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2 does not solve the mystery of the accident.
Aircraft

GAMA: Business Aircraft Deliveries on the Rise

Business jet makers are set to notch their second consecutive year of delivery increases.
Safety

Washington, D.C., Airspace Updates Take Hold

Airspace changes designed to save time and fuel
Safety

Spatial Disorientation Cited in Fatal Helicopter Accident

Night helicopter flight began in VFR conditions
Safety

NASA Offers Online Aircraft Icing Refresher

Comprehensive icing course includes scenario training
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Safety

Tyler Addresses Latin American Air Safety

IATA’s director general says Latin American air safety statistics are headed in the right direction.
Safety

Overrun Accident Involved Tailwind

Captain says aircraft brakes were not effective
Safety

FAA Says NextGen Could Help Avoid Center Disruptions

Agency says updated NextGen voice switching system will help reduce future disruptions
Safety

Agusta 139 Airworthiness Directive Superseded

Revised AD adds to previous maintenance requirements
Safety

Congress Worries About Drones

Pressure increases on the FAA to take action
Safety

Aircraft Repair Company President Must Pay Restitution

Criminal behavior continued after company sold to Gulfstream
Safety

Focus on Flights Over Hostile Territory

Emirates CEO believes industry could have responded much better