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ATC

U.S. Airline Group Will Conduct Study of ATC Reform

The study compares U.S. ATC system to that in Canada, the UK and other European countries.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Training Starts Ab Initio Mechanic Program

The company wants to bring new technicians into the European industry.
Maintenance and Modifications

Delta Air Lines Donates Jet to Purdue

The donated jet will allow teaching and research related to advanced industry maintenance procedures and ground-handling procedures.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Service Vamdrup Joins TBM Service Center Network

MRO opens second facility at Eggenmoen Airport in Norway.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Offering Airbus A350 Tech Support

Support structure in place awaiting the A350’s entry into service.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Technique Could Detect Acoustically Invisible Cracks

System could enable intervention before cracks have even begun to form as well as predict the remaining life of an engineering structure.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation Updates Guide to Phased Interior Maintenance

The ebook is designed to assist operators with planning and budgeting for aircraft interior maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircelle Europe Services Doubles MRO Capacity for Engine Nacelles

The MRO works on the nacelles and thrust reversers of approximately 20 different business jets and regional airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs AS350 and UH-1H MRO Support Contract

Five-year deal covers Orange County Sherriff’s Department helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes AD on Gulfstream GV and GV-SP Fuel Boost Pumps

The proposed AD is to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes Rolls-Royce 250 Airworthiness Directive

The agency seeks to replace the one-time inspection required by AD 2012-14-06 with repetitive inspections.
Aircraft

Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back

Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.
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Aircraft

Sagem Touts Patroller UAV for French Army Contest

The program is expected to be worth €200 to €250 million (up to $310 million), for the acquisition of 8-10 systems, with three UAVs per system.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Faces $5 Billion Deficit in Next Decade, Official Warns

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it has no choice but to cut the services it provides or raise more money over the next decade.
FAA's headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
Aircraft

Earlier Airplane Retirements Have Mixed Consequences

Favorable financing environment encourages owners to retire relatively young airplanes, changing dynamics of the aftermarket business
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Invests in Production Capabilities

Investment follows similar investments made last year.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Software Upgrade Certified

The system adds LPV capability for satellite-aided approaches.
Rotorcraft

Russians Flying R66s on Vast Round Robin

The pilots anticipated that the 30,000-nm round-trip would involve 85 takeoffs and landings at 78 airports.
Airports

New Heliport Opens in Texas

The $5 million, 19-acre facility is jointly owned by the Texas Department of Transportation, the city of DeSoto and the DeSoto Economic Development Corp.
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Airports

Avfuel Adds to Network Footprint

Five locations join the company’s domestic network.
Aircraft

Garuda’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Falls Flat

Big losses in first half and heightened competition prompt second look at growth strategy.
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Avionics

Ruag To Market Jetcraft HUD Vision Access

Under the agreement, Ruag will sell and install the enhanced flight vision system.
Avionics

ASIG Adds to FlyTab EFB Approved Model List

The AML STC is available for both U.S. and Canadian operators of the types covered by the STC.
Avionics

CMC Highlights GPS Landing System Sensor

The unit can act as a completely independent precision approach system.
Airports

RFP To Be Issued for Aspen Airport FBO

Airport authorities need to determine the location of the facility before issuing the request for proposal.
Airports

California FBO Chain Joins UVAir FBO Network

The three locations of Sacramento Jet Center (SACjet) are the most recent additions to the UVair FBO Network.
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Airports

Miami FBO Joins Ascent Brand

Orion Jet Center at Opa-Locka Executive joined the World Fuel Services preferred network of FBOs.
Airports

Mexican Provider Expands Its Network

International Corporate and Cargo Services now operates nine FBOs in Mexico.
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Training and Workforce

Upset Training for Jet Pilots–In a Jet

Florida program takes unusual attitudes to the extreme
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