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Air BP Strengthens Scottish Network with Gama Aviation Glasgow

Air BP will supply fuel to Gama clients and Air BP Sterling cardholders at Gama Aviation’s executive aviation terminal.
Engines

Jean-Paul Béchat, Former Head of Snecma and Safran, Flies West

Béchat, who graduated from France’s Ecole Polytechnique, started his career with Snecma as a production engineer in 1965.
Aircraft

2014 TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention Breaks Attendance Record

Three-day event, held at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, included educational sessions customized for TBM operators.
Avionics

RTCA, Eurocae Sign Accord To Cooperate More on Standards

Standards organizations RTCA and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment signed a memorandum of cooperation.
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Regulations and Government

USAF Asks FAA for Lower Training Altitudes

New petition requests exemptions from IFR altitude rules of FAR 91.177 and 91.179.
Maintenance and Modifications

IBA Gets Camo Approval for ATRs, Gulfstreams

The UK company can manage the records, continuous airworthiness and maintenance planning for ATR 72s and several Gulfstream models.
Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines Regional To Re-Launch as LCC

MASWings to add Boeing 737-800s next year
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Regulations and Government

Deadline for EASA Safety Authorization Draws Near

Commercial operators headed for Europe without the authorization can expect delays.
Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Update on ADS-B

AC provides latest guidance on both ADS-B In and Out.
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Safety

Dash 8 Accident Report Cites Unstabilized Approach

Pilots unsuccessfully attempted to land in gusty crosswind
Safety

Phenom 100 Skids Off Texas Runway

Houston-area runway might have been wet at arrival time.
Avionics

Google Glass Adds a HUD

HUDs are proven effective at raising a pilot’s situational awareness.
ATC

NATS Video Shows UK Air Congestion

Video presents the details of some 7,000 aircraft bound for the UK.
Regulations and Government

NTSB’s Rosekind Headed to NHTSA

New NHTSA chief must be confirmed by the Senate.
Rotorcraft

Eric Brown Award Given to British Helicopter Pilot

Dr. Simon Mitchell is also known for expertise in helicopter safety management
Aircraft

France Confirms a Dozen Airbus Tankers

The aircraft will replace 14 (K)C-135FR tankers in the French air force from 2018, at a rate of one or two per year.
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Engines

Leap Fan Blade Partners Open New Plant in France

Safran, Albany International host French president François Hollande
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Aircraft

Boeing South Carolina Starts Building Its First 787-9

Big Dreamliner scheduled for delivery to United Airlines
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Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Jet Uses Falcon 900s for AOG Rapid Response Support

Dassault Falcon Jet Uses Falcon 900s for AOG Rapid Response Support
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Avionics

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD
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Aircraft

Partners Finally Confirm Eurofighter AESA Radar Contract

Program officials are hoping that the move will boost the type’s flagging export prospects.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 No. 100 Delivered

G650 was certified by the FAA in September 2012 and the first one was delivered to a customer in December 2012.
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Avionics

Avionics Sales Down Slightly in 3Q14 but Still Robust

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $614.4 million in the third quarter.
FBOs

At BBA Aviation, Signature Climbs but MRO Flat

Market recovery in business and general aviation in North America lifts flight support company.
Aircraft

Darden Restaurants Closes Corporate Flight Department

Company ceased flight operations “immediately” and expects to sell its Cessna Citation Sovereign “in due course.”
Aircraft

HondaJet Gets “Best of What’s New” Accolades from Popular Science

The aircraft with its over-the-wing engine was the winner in the aerospace category.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters To Deliver First EC175 in December

Delivery ceremony will take place 10 months after certification and five years after the first flight.
Aircraft

Kuwait Airways Commits to 10 Boeing 777-300ERs

Fleet renewal to start in 2016
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Aircraft

Delta Orders 50 Airbus Widebodies

First A350-900s to arrive in 2017
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: Reaching Out to Aviation's Future Employees

Barrington Irving's visit to Southern California inspires ideas about how to attract kids to aviation careers.
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