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Maintenance and Modifications

Albinati Aeronautics Obtains Malta AOC

Customers can choose from the company's charter and management services in Switzerland or Malta.
Aircraft

With New Leader at Helm, Bombardier Aims for Level Flight

Business jet orders soften, deliveries increase as Bombardier looks to improve liquidity.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier Names New CEO, Pierre Beaudoin Now Chairman

Pierre Beaudoin to step aside as chief executive after six and a half years
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Charter & Fractional

Take Air Brings Surf Air Model to Europe

Starting with a King Air, Take Air will begin operations between Antwerp and Zurich on March 30 with a membership-based model.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Navy Updates Guidance for Helicopter Inspections

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued updated guidance for inspecting Sikorsky CH/MH-53E heavy lift helicopters.
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Airports

Clay Lacy Breaks Ground on $10M Expansion at Van Nuys

South campus will add a modern FBO terminal to the company’s flagship location, two new hangars, office space and training facilities.
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Aircraft

Delayed Permit Application Hurts Norwegian Air Financials

Norwegian Air Shuttle's drawn out application for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit is creating drag on its bottom line.
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Aircraft

Egypt To Acquire Rafale Combat Jets

Qatar could follow, but negotiations with India are still unresolved.
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Safety

UK Researchers Study Carbon Nanotube Aircraft De-icing System

Carbon nanotubes could be applied like paint and de-ice a surface by heating.
Aircraft

Mixed Delivery Results Tempers Near Record Billings

“Overall the industry trajectory is positive. But we are not nearly where we need to be,” said GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.
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Rotorcraft

Enstrom TH180 Makes First Flight

TH180 is a scaled-down version of the company’s 280FX three-seat model and uses its type certificate and rotor system.
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Charter & Fractional

Mach One Carves Out Charter Niche Built on Loyalty

The Chino, Calif., charter provider operates 10 jets and most of its trips serve charter broker Sentient Jet.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EBACE 2015 To Feature Unmanned Aircraft Zone

The UAS zone will provide a venue for exhibitors to do live demonstrations of their products in a 12m-by-12m netted pavilion.
Safety

Gulfstream Flight-test Unit Elevates IS-BAO Status

Department has 43 pilots who conduct more than 2,200 annual test flights.
Maintenance and Modifications

Continental Motors Services Acquires United Turbine

Acquisition is part of a continuing expansion that began last July when parent company Continental Motors Group renamed their MRO service group.
Avionics

L-3 Unveils Full Set of Lynx ADS-B Systems

The Lynx MultiLink Surveillance System ADS-B transceivers fill the mandate for a variety of aircraft types.
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Accidents

TransAsia Pilots Undergo Retesting for Engine-Failure Response

Ten pilots have failed CAA-ordered tests
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Regulations and Government

HAI, GAMA Team On Part 27, 29 Review

A long-awaited review of FAA Part 27 and 29 helicopter certification regulations is still years away.
Aircraft

Comac Designer Reports on C919 Progress

First flight of C919 due next year
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ATC

Saab Wins Second-Phase Tower System Contract in Australia

Airservices Australia awarded Saab a contract for the second phase of its national tower technology improvement program.
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Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Announces New Design for T-X Trainer

Northrop Grumman will propose a new design for the U.S. Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer program instead of teaming with BAE Systems with its Hawk jet.
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Regulations and Government

House To Vote On Small Business Expensing

Backed by business aviation groups, the measure would permit small businesses to expense rather than depreciate certain capital expenses.
Airlines

Malaysia Moves To Curb LCC Growth

Authorities won't issue more AOCs for low-cost entrants
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Regulations and Government

FAA To Measure Noise Complaints in LA

A noise-complaint system to be launched in the spring should provide a complete picture of noise in the Los Angeles area.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Co-founders To Start Similar Service in Northeast

company is planning to launch inaugural service with scheduled flights on midsize business jets between New York, Boston, Hamptons and Nantucket.
Maintenance and Modifications

DAC International Secures Quality Management Certification

The company provides avionics, test equipment and data converters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter

The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.
Maintenance and Modifications

Marana Aerospace Expands Its Capabilities

MRO adds end-of-life services, hydraulic actuator overhaul and wheel assembly shop.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Offers Powerplant, Landing Gear Consulting

The service is intended to guide operators through the maintenance process.
Accidents

AIN Blog: What's Wrong With Pilot Training?

The aviation industry has an opportunity to provide pilot training that could prevent the kinds of accident that have been happening.