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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Receives EASA OK for Falcon 7X

The latest approval expands the company's service offerings for Falcons.
Airports

FAA Issues Notam for Phoenix as Big Game Approaches

Agency has established structured arrival and departure routes for business jet operators flying in for Super Bowl XLIX.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Raytheon Acquires Manufacturer of Small, Tactical Drones

Raytheon acquired Sensitel, manufacturer of the Silver Fox, Manta and Coyote small unmanned aircraft systems.
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Regulations and Government

FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea

The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.
Regulations and Government

Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus

Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Ex-Gulfstream Sales Exec Hagerty Founds Brokerage

The Hagerty Jet Group will specialize in pre-owned Gulfstreams but handle a range of business jets.
Regulations and Government

Russian Military and Government Take Surplus Il-96 Airliners

The order includes conversions and remodels as well as new aircraft.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Names Likoray V-P of Sales for U.S., Canada

The promotion expands Likoray's responsibility in the U.S.
Airlines

Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations
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Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack
Airports

Chicago DuPage Runway Project Wraps Under Budget

$11.4 million runway improvement will make it a more hospitable destination for the latest class of large-cabin business jets.
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Aircraft

Turbine-powered Diamond DA50 Makes First Flight

Two years after the aircraft concept was unveiled, a Ukrainian-built turboprop powered the maiden sortie.
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Airports

UK CAA Mulls London Northolt Clampdown

London-area airports win recognition that Northolt is unfairly skirting airport regulations.
Maintenance and Modifications

RGV Aviation Joins TBM Service Center Network

Daher-Socata expects strong market development for its turboprops in the region.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Raises Downtime Compensation for G1000 Install

The company guarantees it will install a G1000 suite in 15 working days.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Geneva Receives More Repair Approvals

Canada, Azerbaijan, San Marino and Guernsey authorize the facility as a repair station.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aviation Adds Gulfstream G200 Maintenance

The MRO now services Gulfstream, Beechcraft, Hawker, Bombardier, Cessna and Embraer models.
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Regulations and Government

GAO Reports on FAA Certification and Foreign Approval of Aviation Products

Critics cite delays that are not currently being addressed by the FAA.
Safety

Safety Investigators Call for Papers

ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.
Safety

ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea

NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.
ATC

Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.
Safety

IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks

Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation

Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Submits Orion Drone for World Endurance Record

Aurora Flight Sciences said its Orion unmanned aircraft system flew for 80 hours during a flight in December.
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Regulations and Government

Operator Groups Urge FAA Help To Lower ADS-B Cost

Only 8,800 general aviation aircraft have equipped for ADS-B so far, and industry leaders warn cost is a 'serious obstacle' to equipage.
Airports

FAA Debars Syracuse Airport Owner

Bank fraud scheme diverted airport money to other sources
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.
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Rotorcraft

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Aviation Technologies Adds Hawker 4000 Support

Services include fault history, database analysis, pre-buy assistance and other technical support.
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Regulations and Government

Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs

The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.