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Two new Apps by Aerovie Make Flying Safer

Aerovie apps are tackling challenging safety problems, including Pireps and comprehensive flight-tracking.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Rebuts Pentagon's Audit of Reaper Buy

The report from the Pentagon's inspector general relies on outdated information, contends the Air Force.
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Accidents

Year-to-date Bizav Safety Record a Mixed Bag

Business jet accident fatalities are up slightly, while those for turboprops declined in the first nine months of 2014.
Accidents

Socata Issues Operator Bulletin in Wake of TBM Crash

The letter, addressed to operators of the entire TBM fleet, reviews the TBM’s pressurization and emergency oxygen systems.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.
ATC

FAA’s NextGen Program Leader To Speak at NBAA Convention

This will be the first industry event at which Bolton provides a roadmap for further NextGen development.
Charter & Fractional

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.
Avionics

Garmin Angle of Attack Indicator for Genav Aircraft Is Now Being Shipped

System displays safety-enhancing AOA and audible alerts throughout critical phases of flight.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.
Avionics

Marshall Aerospace To Develop Fans 1/A+ Solution for Bombardier Challenger 604

The solution will be available as a Bombardier Service Bulletin.
Aircraft

Raytheon Wins Air Force Contract for Drone, Missile Radar

The value of the contract could be as high as $72 million.
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Accidents

Accidents: October 2014

Preliminary, factual and final reports
Rotorcraft

Pyrohelia: ‘Otto’ Goes to the Disco

Nighttime shows provide plenty of work for the Schweizer 300 with the clown face.
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Safety

North Sea Industry Implements Safety Measures

New emergency breathing systems are in use; study of passenger body size and shape will yield results soon.
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Rotorcraft

NHV, Blueway To Merge Helo Operations

Newly formed European-based is targeting the heart of the North Sea market.
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ATC

Chicago Bizav Traffic Moving Following ATC Center Fire

The FAA expects ZAU ATC center will be fully operational by October 13
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Accidents

Brazil Issues Final report on King Air Accident

Pilot-in-command’s decision to descend below minimums was cited as a major factor.
Safety

FAA Requires Some Pilots to be Re-Tested for Competence

All were initially examined by DPE Bruce Kalashian from the Fresno FSDO.
Avionics

Aireon to Offer ADS-B Aircraft Tracking for Free

Aireon tracking system will come online as the next generation of ADS-B receiver-equipped satellites is launched.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Group Encourages Back-to-Basics Training

IHST reorganizes helicopter resources as a fresh training aid ###sub###
Rotorcraft

Potential Oil Rig Safety Rules Announced

Public has until November 24 to comment on new rules
Rotorcraft

NASA Crashes Helicopter to Test Energy Absorption

Research effort designed to test new shock-absorbing composites.
Safety

Texas Man Indicted for Flying Without a License

Pilot certificate had been revoked after false statements over alcohol offense.
Safety

Researcher Seeking Assistance with CRM Survey

Survey should take just 10 minutes to complete.
Sustainability and Environment

FuelerLinx Enhances Tankering Calculator

The fuel pricing provider adds new functionality to its software system aimed at saving users money.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Pushes Ahead with Larger Tiltrotor

The 11-ton model aimed at the offshore market could be flying by 2020.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Erickson and Columbia: Keeping The Big Blades Flying

Long-range planning and a well trained crew are key.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skandia Seeks Strategic Acquisition in the Interiors Products and Services Sector

Illinois-based company already provides most of the flammability testing and foam seat material used within business aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Flying Colours St. Louis

MRO expands its refurb capability
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FBOs

FBO: Rizon Jet

London Biggin Hill Airport-based Rizon Jet says it would like to see all FBOs focusing on higher-quality service to attract more to bizav.
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