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FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2014: Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia

Readers rate service they received at FBOs around the globe.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Cost Overrun Brings Scrutiny to MQ-8 Fire Scout

Unit cost increases triggered “critical” breaches of the Nunn-McCurdy amendment, requiring that Congress be notified.
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Rotorcraft

At Textron, Aviation Segment Rises, but Bell Slips

Textron’s aviation division delivered 35 Cessna Citations and eight King Airs during the first quarter, while Bell shipped 34 helicopters.
Regulations and Government

FAA Teams with Genav Groups on Aviation Weather Safety

Safety campaign website will feature monthly weather topics such as turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, crosswinds and pilot resources.
Rotorcraft

CAE and Lider Aviaçao Team on S-92 Pilot Training in São Paulo

The S-92 training program under the joint venture will support flight training for all of Lider’s S-92 pilots.
Rotorcraft

Air Medical Group Opts for HeliSAS Autopilots for its Fleet of 210 Helicopters

Two-axis autopilot and stability augmentation systems will be installed in its fleet of helicopters over the next three years.
Aircraft

Pivotal Period for Boeing as Civil Programs Progress On Cue

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of airplane development Scott Fancher issued an upbeat assessment of all of the company's big development programs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues New PMA Policy Documents

Based on Marpa input, RBRT tool removed from the order.
Maintenance and Modifications

HAI Helps Army Aviators Transition to Civil Job Market

Strong civilian demand for former military pilots and maintenance technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSeat Offers Part 145 Drug-and-alcohol Testing Programs

Firm helps domestic and foreign operators prepare for FAA drug and alcohol audits.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Dismantling Market To Reach $80M in 2014

Recycling will yield more than $3 billion in harvested parts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Delta Private Jets Opens Cincinnati MRO Facility

With repair station status, facility extends services to broader Part 135 market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MidairUSA Construction Proceeds

Company plans to open 87,000-sq-ft facility in October.
Maintenance and Modifications

More Falcon and Gulfstream Parts Available

Duncan and Global Trade Group partner to offer $35 million in inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications

FSI To Host Flight Simulation Engineering and Maintenance Conference

Experts to identify engineering and maintenance issues.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Names Tony Swift Africa Field Service Rep

FSR will provide technical guidance to operators in Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Keith Anderson Named V-P of Engineering at Raisbeck

He will oversee all engineering projects and certifications.
Aircraft

Alenia Flies Full-Spec MC-27J

The MC-27J Praetorian concept retains the capability of the regular C-27J but can be rapidly converted for special missions.
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Rotorcraft

AW609 Tiltrotor Completes Autorotation Tests

AW609 test aircraft made more than 70 power-off conversions from airplane to helicopter mode.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell and AT&T Team on 4G Broadband in the Sky

AT&T’s national 4G network has download speeds ranging from 16.65 to 66.11 Mbps and upload speeds of 7.43 Mbps.
Regulations and Government

FAA Prohibits Flights over Crimea and Surrounding Areas

The FAA said the rule was prompted by the Russian Federation’s issuance of a notam on March 28 “purporting to establish unilaterally a new FIR.”
Charter & Fractional

Mesinger Jet Sales To Assist Royal Jet with Fleet Renewal

Mesinger Jet Sales will help Royal Jet with the acquisition of the newer aircraft, as well as disposal of the three older jets.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Releases Draft RFP for UClass Vehicle

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and General Atomics received the draft proposal document.
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Aircraft

MiG, Aviadvigatel Confirm MiG-31 Development

RAC MiG is working on new versions of the aircraft more capable than the current MiG-31BM.
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Regulations and Government

EU Court Strikes Down German Foreign Charter Provision

At issue was a German protectionist regulation forcing foreign operators of inbound flights from non-EU country departure points to apply for permission.
Rotorcraft

EASA OKs Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft

Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Tax Seminar To Tackle Key Bizav IRS Issues

Subjects to be covered include application of federal excise tax to managed aircraft flying under Part 91 and business aircraft leasing structures.
Aircraft

Australia Approves 58 More Lockheed Martin F-35s

F-35s will replace the RAAF’s older F/A-18A/B Hornets, which the air force plans to withdraw from service by 2022.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Expands Singapore Mx Training

Service center offers expanded Bell 412EP/EPI training.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Offers New VIP Cabin Products

Add a steam shower to your VIP bizjet.