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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAV Flights Begin at Fourth National Test Site

Granted authorization last week by the FAA, Texas A&M flies its first UAV mission along the Gulf Coast.
Aircraft

Embraer's E190-E2 Cruises Through Joint Definition Phase

Development of the Embraer E190-E2 has progressed through joint design definition.
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Security

Kidnappings in Malaysia Curb Chinese Airline Service

Chinese airlines have cut service to the Malaysian state of Sabah after a spate of kidnappings.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Grand Opening Set for Duncan Aviation’s Expanded Lincoln Facility

MRO expands to 660,000 sq ft.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Signs Data-sharing Pact with FAA

The service provider is the first MRO to take part in the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Program.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Jets To Support Hawker Fleet

MRO builds on existing relationship
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Mx Tianjin, China Open for Business

The facility at Tianjin Binhai International Airport specializes in supporting Bombardier and Embraer aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Revamps Website and Mobile App

Get info from Gulfstream and the weather at your destination.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dynamic Systems Launches Total Track System

Total Track System tracks tools, maintenance, equipment, work orders, inventory, capital assets and job costing.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Aviation Names Thomas Kennedy as DOM

As director of maintenance, Kennedy will manage MRO functions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Price Induction Takes Geared Turbofan Engine on Tour

The DGen 380 targets the personal light jet market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna Offers Video on Microbiological Growth in Fuel Tanks

Video delivers how-to information on inspecting Citation fuel tanks for signs of microbiological growth, fungus and corrosion damage.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes Brake Assembly AD for Embraer Phenom

Airworthiness directive requires inspection for cracks of the affected brake assembly, with repair or replacement as necessary.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview
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Aircraft

F-35A Flights at Eglin Suspended After Fighter Catches Fire

The pilot of the Joint Strike Fighter conventional takeoff and landing variant aborted the takeoff “due to a fire in the back end of the aircraft.”
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Charter & Fractional

Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet

Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.
Regulations and Government

NATA Anticipates FET Ruling Soon

The National Air Transportation Association believes a new NPRM on the issue of federal excise taxes on aircraft management services is imminent.
Regulations and Government

NATA Provides EU TCO Guidance

Adhering to EASA Third Country Operator program application deadlines can help operators avoid a disruption of service to Europe.
Rotorcraft

FAA Extends Long Island Helicopter Rule

Agency seeks more time to ponder whether to make the New York North Shore Helicopter Route permanent.
Charter & Fractional

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.
Accidents

Authorities Cite Approach ‘Mismanagement’ in Asiana Crash

Asiana Flight 214's crew mismanaged their approach and failed to adequately monitor airspeed.
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ATC

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.
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Aircraft

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.
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Aircraft

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements.
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Rotorcraft

Brazilian Production of EC725 Makes Progress

Previous EC725s for the nation's armed services were only partially assembled in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Cessna Spools Up Citation Latitude Production Line

Assembly of the midsize business jet includes several technological advancements, according to Cessna, such as the use of new automated robotics and ergono
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Congress Must Support Airports Both Big and Small

“Airports are a key component in our transportation system, and they are an important element in business aviation operations,” Bolen said.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Thanks Genav Caucus for Opposition to User Fees

“We have always maintained that anything a user fee can do, a fuel tax can do better and more efficiently,” he said.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.