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FAA Seeks Funding for Security Steps, Data Communications

The FAA's budget request of $15.8 billion contains $235 million to begin rolling out data communications between pilots and controllers.
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Aircraft

First Flight for Embraer KC-390 Airlifter

Flying qualities were as predicted during 1 hour 25 minute sortie.
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Aircraft

Nesterov To Sell, Service Pilatus PC-12s in Russia

Eugene Okladnikov, general director of Nesterov Aviation, said the Russian market holds “great opportunity” for the turboprop single.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Dallas Airmotive

The company sees a growing market for rotorcraft engines at work at customers' facilities.
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Charter & Fractional

Delta Private Jets Nearly Doubles Fleet, Reports Revenue Jump

DPJ's New Ownership Assist program brought in 12 aircraft since its launch last June.
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FBOs

Signature Flight Support Streamlines Loyalty Programs

The BBA Aviation subsidiary has made it easier for customers to cash in their rewards points.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Crownair Aviation Named Authorized Eclipse Sales Rep

The company will provide service for the Eclipse 550 and Total Eclipse for customers in the Western U.S.
FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Adds to Footprint

The Ocean State’s Providence Jet Center becomes the latest FBO to join the network.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA to FAA: 'Or New' Wording Is Unacceptable

Association has asked the FAA to clarify when the new owner of a repair station can apply for an amended versus a new Part 145 certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Awards Part 145 OK to Premier Aircraft Services

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-aircraft maintenance shop cleared to work on European-registered aircraft.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Adds Fast Transfer Option

The airport unveiled its new helicopter shuttle direct to the heart of London.
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Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Feb. 2, 2015)

Which of the following is true regarding the operation of aircraft flight controls at or below maneuvering speed (VA)?
Regulations and Government

MEBAA Works With UAE Authority To Improve Bizav Rules

A new working group is expected to develop regulations specifically designed to govern business aircraft operations in the UAE.
Aircraft

Nigerian Airpower Hindered in Boko Haram Fight

The threat to fixed- and rotary-wing operations by Boko Haram is not insignificant, says a chief of policy for the Nigerian Air Force.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Phoenix Heliparts Adds Airbus Support In Scottsdale

Phoneix Heliparts launches Phoenix Heli-Support unit to support Airbus Helicopters product line.
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Rotorcraft

Gecas Moves Into Helicopter Leasing with Milestone Takeover

GE has paid $1.775 billion and has assumed Milestone’s debts.
Aircraft

Cessna Ramps Up On Longitude

Cessna expected to debut aircraft in 'not too distant future,' Textron chief says.
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Aircraft

Chorus-Air Canada CPA, Pilot Deal Seal Major Q400 Order

Contract with Bombardier includes firm order for 13 Q400s
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Regulations and Government

White House Scraps Aviation User Fee Push For FY2016

The Obama Administration would hold the line on FAA spending, seek longer bizav depreciation schedules, but boost general fund contribution to FAA.
FBOs

Survey: FBOs Expect Stronger Fuel Sales in 2015

In its annual FBO business survey, Aviation Business Strategy Group reports “guarded optimism” among industry operators.
Airlines

Delta To Add Boeing 717s to West Coast Shuttle

Mainline jets to replace some Embraer E175s in June
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Aircraft

Pentagon Presents $585.3 Billion Proposed FY16 Budget

The Obama administration has proposed a $585.3 billion defense budget for Fiscal Year 2016, which begins in October.
Rotorcraft

New Rotorcraft 2015

The civil market continues to slow, but OEMs look to the future.
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Accidents

NTSB Cites Loss of Control in EMS Helicopter Accident

October 2013 crash claimed all three aboard the helicopter.
Safety

Canso Publishes Safety Management Guide

Guide fulfills one of the organization’s five safety priorities.
Safety

AIN Blog: Torqued: NTSB Highlights GA Pilot Responsibility To Prevent Accidents

A look at the NTSB's most wanted improvements and how they affect general aviation.
Aircraft

Textron Rolls Out First Production Cessna Citation Latitude Jet

Textron Rolls Out First Production Cessna Citation Latitude Jet
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Accidents

Aussie Helo Operator Proactively Addresses Rollover Accident

The chartered helicopter was attempting to pick up passengers from a rocky ledge.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Takes Stake In IAG

Deal valued at $1.7 billion
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Aircraft

UAC Details Plans for Sino-Russian Widebody

Joint-venture project to reach market by 2025
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