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CAE, Lider Aviacao Now Offering Sikorsky S-76 Training in São Paulo

Program is an extension of the joint venture between CAE and Lider, and will support flight training for Lider’s S-76 pilots.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets in the Aircraft Brokerage Market

The fractional provider rolled out a program that makes it easier for whole-aircraft owners to unload their old airplanes and get into a new NetJets share.
Rotorcraft

EHA Challenges in-the-works Flight-time Limits

European association concerned about social, economic and safety impact.
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Rotorcraft

Maverick Delivers Kiss

The rock band arrived at the Sin City venue in style.
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Safety

Proposed Rule for Third-class Medical Relief in Limbo

An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking may allow private pilots to fly without a medical certificate.
Regulations and Government

Asian Airlines Call for Sanity on Safety and Health Pandemics

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines addresses flight tracking, Ebola threat
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Sustainability and Environment

Boeing Conducts World’s First Flight with ‘Green Diesel’

787 ecoDemonstrator flies with vegetable oil- and animal fat-based biofuel.
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Aircraft

ICAO Recommends War Zone Database for Airlines

Task force to present plan at high-level safety conference in February
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Rotorcraft

Avicopter Unveils New Light Twin

Chinese avionics specialist Savic signs MoU with Thales for helicopter applications.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FAA: Local Aviation Fuel Taxes for Aviation Use Only

Policy formally adopts 1987 interpretation calling for state and local aviation fuel taxes to be used for aviation or airport programs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Expands Avionics Department System-wide

Company names avionics managers at Birmingham, Las Vegas and Cleveland MROs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Completing Qatari Challenger 604

Project includes heavy maintenance, paint and refurb.
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Accepting 2015 AMT Employer Award Applications

Employees must complete at least 12 hours of training during the course of the year.
Regulations and Government

New Leadership Ahead for GA Caucuses

General Aviation Caucus members are recruiting new leaders, with three of the four co-chairs leaving Congress.
Aircraft

Poland Pushes Back Deadline For Helicopter Contest

Contract award for the medium multirole helicopter has been postponed to next year’s second quarter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AfBAA and JSSI To Promote Importance of Aircraft Mx

Joint program to promote best practices in business aviation
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Beijing Names Ni Jiliang as General Manager

Ni joined Ameco Beijing in 1988.
Maintenance and Modifications

BizJet International, Gulfstream Sign Supplier Accord

The three-year agreement will cover the Gulfstream II, GIII, GIV, G350 and G450.
Aircraft

Second Conforming Cirrus Jet Joins Flight-test Fleet

Dubbed C1, the jet will be used for an “array of certification efforts,” including flight into known icing testing.
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Aircraft

Light Bizjets Gaining Momentum, Say JPM Analysts

Steady growth of about 4 percent in U.S. business jet flight operations underlies the recovery.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Shuffles Executives

Matthew Hasik was named executive vice president of Bell’s commercial sales, marketing and programs.
FBOs

Menzies Aviation Barcelona Joins Signature Select Network

Services include aircraft ground handling, fueling, passenger handling, catering, aircraft cleaning and ground transportation.
Aircraft

Rheinland Air Service Named Exclusive European Dealer for Quest Kodiak

RAS will also be an authorized service center for the turboprop single.
Regulations and Government

Quiet-technology Aircraft To Be Given Relief from Grand Canyon Noise Restrictions

Comments on the FAA proposal are due December 10.
Rotorcraft

Former Bell Helicopter Chief James Atkins Passes Away

Atkins spent his entire career at Bell, beginning in 1940, and oversaw the growth of its commercial helicopter division.
Aircraft

Constant Aviation Installs Ovation in Global Express

Ovation Select provides onboard connectivity via smartphones, tablets or any of the installed passenger control units.
Maintenance and Modifications

BP Turbo Oil Products To Be Renamed Eastman Turbo Oils

The brand name of the products will change, but the product formulations remain the same.
Maintenance and Modifications

ABS Jets Receives Russian Approval for Embraer Service

Company approved to work on Embraer Legacy and Phenom.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Names Northeast Region Engine Manager

Len Liotta is responsible for the northeast territory, covering northern New Jersey and the New York region west of the Hudson River