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Learjet 70 and 75 Get Nod from Mexican Civil Aviation Agency

Jets were certified by the FAA and Transport Canada late last year and by EASA in September.
Fuel

Brazil OKs Jet Biofuel from Amyris

Authorization will allow commercialization of the sugarcane-based fuel in blends of up to 10 percent.
Rotorcraft

Stagnating U.S. Safety Statistics Puzzle FAA Experts

Crash-resistant fuel systems do avert post-crash fires but blunt force injuries remain constant, studies show.
Aircraft

A400M Deliveries Proceed, but Tactical Capabilities Are Late

A schedule to add airdrop, paratrooping etc is being amended
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Aircraft

Airbus Eyes New Engines, Stretch for A380

Company attempts to allay concerns over talk of program's demise
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First Two EC175s to NHV

The handover ceremony took place in Marignane (South of France) on December 11.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA To Supersede Robinson Helicopter Rotor Blade AD

New AD adds a terminating action to previous inspection requirements.
Aircraft

Unmanned K-Max Tested for Firefighting

The Indago can be used by firefighters to identify hot spots more precisely through heavy smoke and then transmit that data back to the remote operator.
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Aircraft

Spirit Sheds Gulfstream Wing Work

Triumph will take over G280 and G650 wing programs, making it the supplier for four of Gulfstream's five in-production models.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Grants Second Round of '333' Exemptions to Fly Drones

The FAA on December 10 granted four companies permission to operate drones under a special provision of the 2012 FAA reauthorization act.
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Regulations and Government

EU Adds Libya to Safety 'Black List'

Seven more airlines may no longer fly into the EU.
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Rotorcraft

EC135T3 Entry Into Service Imminent In Italian Alps

Upgraded version features stronger performance at altitude.
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Charter & Fractional

Union Drive Under Way for Pilots at TMC

Teamsters Local 1108 is facilitating a union representation vote by pilots at Travel Management Company later this month.
Aircraft

Sea Turtle Rescue Seeks Emergency Transport

Endangered sea turtles need flight from Boston for rehabilitation.
Charter & Fractional

Teamsters Local 1108 Elects New Leaders

IBT 1108 president and principal officer Mat Slinghoff will be replaced on Jan. 1 by newly elected president Efrem Vojta.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Receives EASA Approval for PW210A

Certification brings AgustaWestland’s AW169 closer to entry into service.
Aircraft

Boeing Selects Longridge To Take Helm Of BBJ

Longridge was part of the original Boeing Business Jets team.
FBOs

High Plateau Ventures Acquires Denton FBO, Charter Unit

The acquisition includes more than 150,000 sq -ft of hangar space.
ATC

Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism
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Maintenance and Modifications

Arsa, Atec Rewrite FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Overview

AC includes career information and military-to-civilian transfer.
Training and Workforce

CAAi To Host Open-Access SMS Training Courses in UAE

CAAi sees the need for organizations in the Middle East to understand that the ICAO SMS regulatory framework is critical.
Aircraft

Empire Aviation Adds Global Express XRS to its Fleet

Formed in 2007, EAG offers various aircraft management services, depending on the needs of the owner, including acquisition and charter.
FBOs

ExecuJet Wins Bombardier Plaudits

ExecuJet has again been named as Bombardier’s best Authorized Service Provider. The Swiss company has also launched a new loyalty scheme.
Airports

Ukraine and Ebola Hit Global Bizjet Market, Says Jetex

Flight support group sees business growing in the Middle East and beyond especially in the long term.
Aircraft

Viking Names Thor African Dealer

Viking Air, manufacturer of the Twin Otter 400, is to be the regional sales representative for sub-Saharan Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Point Innovation Launches AllureAero, VIP Interiors Division

The company recently relocated to an expanded facility to support its growing client base.
Aircraft

Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Seahawk was preferred to the NH-90
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Airports

FAA, Industry Mull LED Airport Lighting Issues

There is concern that LED airport lights have not been tested with enhanced vision systems, night-vision goggles and HUDs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation To Provide Avionics Support in Vail

The company is working with Vail Valley Jet Center to provide support at Eagle County Airport.
Airports

GA Groups Oppose Canadian Airport Consultation Proposal

The measure stems from an effort to increase public consultation on new airport projects.