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Pilot Report: Cessna Citation CJ2+ Alpine Edition

The Alpine upgrade is a way for CJ2+ owners to get the technology and features of a new Citation M2
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Passengers Face Higher Taxes in the UK

Beginning April 1, 2015, the revised UK air passenger duty will include a new higher rate targeting business aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA OKs Hartzell’s Swept Composite Five-Blade Propeller for TBM 700/850

The new propeller is intended to offer faster takeoff acceleration, higher cruise speeds and better climb, along with less noise.
Rotorcraft

Swisshelicopter Logs 11 More Sales Commitments for Its All-composite Helicopter

With 11 letters of intent signed at Heli-Expo, Marenco Swisshelicopter has order commitments for 59 copies of its all-composite light turbine.
Engines

Rotax Improves on Its 912iS, while Correcting Radio Noise Issues

What's better than a Rotax 912iS? A Sport version with its older brother's pricing.
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Aircraft

Apaches, Tankers and AEW Figure in Qatar Spending Spree

Qatar has announced a major new $23 billion defense spending program.
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Regulations and Government

City Council Votes To Continue Planning for SMO Closure

The city of Santa Monica is one step closer to getting its wish to close SMO.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Unions Form Coalition, Start Picketing Campaign

The coalition aims to promote solidarity among the unions and engage in mutual support and public demonstrations when their interests align.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Executive Jets Opens Service Center in Sorocaba, Brazil

MRO and FBO facilities will be available at the Brazilian airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Opens Composite Manufacturing Facility in Louisiana

The new facility is intended to improve efficiences and reduce lead times.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Elbit To Supply Hermes 900 UAS to Brazil's Air Force

The service will operate the aircraft in tandem with smaller Hermes 450s it already uses.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon M&O Seminar Schedule Posted

Tour slated for nine cities on three continents.
Maintenance and Modifications

Navhouse Offers Honeywell Inertial Nav Support

Canada company supports Honeywell and Litton systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Making Its Mark in Africa

Company completes Challenger 604 and plans Learjet 35 work for African clients.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Adds Hawker Aircell Wi-Fi STC

Approval encompasses newly announced Wi-Fi products.
Maintenance and Modifications

ACE Introduces Two-tiered Radome Warranty

Both warranties are transferable with aircraft sale.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tempus Jets Builds MRO Business in Maine

MRO doubles space at Brunswick Excecutive Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

DAC International Adds EFB PMA

Electronic flight bag PMA supports the Boeing 777-200/300/300ER.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR To Establish Aviation Supply Chain Hub in Europe

The Brussels Airport facility will support AOG for AAR customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Works Signs Agreement with Emteq

Indian firm will install the company’s cabin electronics in cabin upgrades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

KLM Engineering & Maintenance Promotes Johan Bank

The former director of MRO at the company’s engine division was named v-p of engineering.
Aircraft

RAF Retires TriStar Tankers As Voyager Fleet Grows

AIN joined the last operational Tristar mission on March 24.
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Aircraft

Turkey Shoots Down Syrian MiG

Under new rules of engagement, Turkey treats any Syrian aircraft approaching the border as a military threat.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Testers Prove Integration of Brimstone, Unmanned Reaper

The U.S. Air Force should consider buying the British-made Brimstone for its Reapers, said a British official.
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