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Regulations and Government

FAA Encouraging Electronic Pirep Submissions

In-flight observations assist other pilots, dispatchers and flight planners.
Rotorcraft

NHV, Blueway To Merge Helicopter Operations

Combination of the two European operators will create a 59-strong helicopter fleet.
Charter & Fractional

Mountain Aviation Acquired by Private Investment Group

Rich Bjelkevig, who founded the turboprop and jet charter firm in 1993, will continue serving as the company’s president.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Seeks Input about IRS Applying Ticket Taxes to Aircraft Management Fees

Group fighting back against the IRS’s assertion that the 7.5-percent ticket tax applies to managed Part 91 aircraft.
Regulations and Government

House General Aviation Caucus Members Ask for Fast-track Review of Third-class Aeromedical Reforms

Under the proposal, the FAA would allow holders of private pilot certificates to fly without a third-class medical.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing's 'Phantom Swift' Advances in Darpa Program

During the project's second phase, Darpa plans to select two proposals to advance to detailed design, fabrication and assembly.
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Aircraft

U.S. Army Terminates Second Flight of Hypersonic Weapon

The vehicle experienced a "flight anomaly" shortly after launch on August 25.
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Aircraft

Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado

Upgrades could continue on other British platforms after 2019 retirement; Germany plan to operate the aircraft at least through 2025.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Expands Commitment To Going Green

Charging stations let employees plug in their cars at work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Services Renewed as Cessna Authorized NDT Facility

MRO offers NDT for Citations and other corporate aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Desser Tire & Rubber Acquired By Graham Partners

Graham Partners expands in aviation product aftermarket sector.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Increases AOG Service

The company provides maintenance and completions services at the customer’s location.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense OK’d for Helicopter Repair

MRO services available for helicopters at the Colorado Springs-based company.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ACSF Recognizes Landmark Aviation as Sustaining Member

The company has provided financial support for the foundation.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Extends Avionics Dealership with Honeywell Authorization

Schiphol operation adds approval for Honeywell and BendixKing avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metcar Offers Carbon-graphite Bushings for Aircraft Engine Fuel Pumps

Carbon-graphite bushings can use aviation fuel as the bushing lubricant.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Superseding AD on Bombardier CL-600 Landing Gear Parts

It is intended to prevent use of life-limited landing-gear parts beyond their safe-life limits.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA To Issue Emergency AD for Phenom 100 Stabilizers

Cracking at the joint could result in reduced structural integrity of the affected part.
ATC

Hungary Starts Controller-Pilot Data Comm Project

The air navigation service provider of Hungary plans to introduce controller-pilot datalink communications next February.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Signs PC-7 Offset Deal in India

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Advanced Systems for the Indian company to supply aerostructures for the PC-12 NG.
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Engines

GE Finalizes New Composite for 9X Fan Blades

The use of fewer, lighter fan blades will reduce engine weight, contributing to reduced fuel burn.
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Avionics

Contract Awarded for Black Hawk Digital Cockpit Upgrade

The Army plans to upgrade existing Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawks with analog cockpit instrumentation to UH-60M digital standard.
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ATC

Controller Strikes Slow Progress of 'Network Manager'

Job actions accounted for 13.6 percent of total en route delays in 2013.
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Regulations and Government

Aircraft Tail Blocking Complicated by ADS-B OUT Systems

There currently is no physical means to block reception of mode-S transponder or ADS-B signals by a simple receiver.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Unveils New Aircraft Maintenance Tracker

Web-based system improves business aircraft operators’ ability to track maintenance on their aircraft and ensure regulatory compliance.
Charter & Fractional

American Ebola Patients Flown Back to U.S. Released from Hospital

The humanitarian aid workers left Emory University Hospital this week.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Ask DOT To Expedite Reform of Third-class Aviation Medicals

The General Aviation Pilot Protection Act would allow pilots to fly without the need for a third-class medical certificate.
Charter & Fractional

Online Air Charter Broker JetCharters.com Sees Rise in Site Visitors, Bookings

Site has seen 61 percent more visitors and trip requests in the first half of 2014.
Aircraft

Cracks Cause U.S. Air Force To Ground 82 F-16Ds

The 75 aircraft without cracks have returned to service.
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Aircraft

Paramount Flies New Light-Attack Airplane in South Africa

The twin-boom, tandem-seat turboprop has been under development since 2011.
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