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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Gains Indian DGCA OK for Falcons

The approval covers the 7X, 900s and 2000s.
Aircraft

Airbus Boosts Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic Business Jet

Airbus Boosts Aerion’s AS2 Supersonic Business Jet
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Engines

GE Honda HF120 Production Arrives in North Carolina

The joint-venture company marked the launch of its first production engine at the Honda Aero headquarters in November.
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Accidents

MU-2 Probable Cause Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

The NTSB’s report on the probable cause of the crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2 does not solve the mystery of the accident.
Aircraft

GAMA: Business Aircraft Deliveries on the Rise

Business jet makers are set to notch their second consecutive year of delivery increases.
Safety

Washington, D.C., Airspace Updates Take Hold

Airspace changes designed to save time and fuel
Safety

Spatial Disorientation Cited in Fatal Helicopter Accident

Night helicopter flight began in VFR conditions
Safety

NASA Offers Online Aircraft Icing Refresher

Comprehensive icing course includes scenario training
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Safety

Tyler Addresses Latin American Air Safety

IATA’s director general says Latin American air safety statistics are headed in the right direction.
Safety

Overrun Accident Involved Tailwind

Captain says aircraft brakes were not effective
Safety

FAA Says NextGen Could Help Avoid Center Disruptions

Agency says updated NextGen voice switching system will help reduce future disruptions
Safety

Agusta 139 Airworthiness Directive Superseded

Revised AD adds to previous maintenance requirements
Safety

Congress Worries About Drones

Pressure increases on the FAA to take action
Safety

Aircraft Repair Company President Must Pay Restitution

Criminal behavior continued after company sold to Gulfstream
Safety

Focus on Flights Over Hostile Territory

Emirates CEO believes industry could have responded much better
Aircraft

Ryanair, Boeing Finalize Max 200 Deal

Contract worth some $11 billion at current list prices
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Aircraft

Azul Orders 35 More A320neos

Direct order from Airbus adds to lease contracts with AerCap and GECAS
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Aircraft

NTSB Cites Deficient Safety Assessment by Boeing in 787 Fire

Safety Board issues 18 separate recommendations
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Aircraft

ATR Weighs Options as Lion Air Boosts Backlog

Turboprop Maker Would Consider Building Aircraft Abroad, New Engine Option
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Aircraft

Indonesian Regional Airliners Making Progress

N219 under construction while R80 enters detailed design
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Charter & Fractional

EJM Anticipates China Aircraft Management

With the awarding of an AOC to NetJets China Business Aviation, the company turns its attention to establishing a managed aircraft fleet.
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Training and Workforce

Airbus Rolls Out A350 Pilot Training

The pilot training course for the A350XWB Airbus has broken new ground
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Aiming For 2015 First Flight

Suppliers and the OEM are ramping up assembly of the first flight test Global 7000.
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Sustainability and Environment

Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase

Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Awarded ODA for All Locations

The approval allows West Star to manage its own certification projects and determine compliance with FAA procedures and guidelines.
Maintenance and Modifications

CenTex Installs Saddle Tank System on King Air 350

Tanks provide an additional 180 gallons of fuel for 90-series King Airs and 190 gallons for larger King Airs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Toolcraft Adds Fluorescent Crack Detection NDT

The company uses the system to check components for cracks, overlaps, folds, pores and binding errors in the surface.
Maintenance and Modifications

Summit Aviation Adds Bell Authorization

Expands 25-year Bell service center capability
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service To Expand Maintenance Capacity at Bordeaux

The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016.