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Regulations and Government

EU: Techs, Not Pilots, Update Nav Databases

The rules for aircraft registered in the European Union require that technicians perform database updates on aircraft that weigh more than 6,020 pounds.
ATC

Another FAA Shutdown Looming?

Unless a knotty labor problem that has gridlocked FAA reauthorization negotiations is resolved, another shutdown of the FAA is possible, the chairman of th
Safety

Blue Hawaiian EcoStar Crashes on Molokai

Hawaii’s highly changeable, localized weather could be a factor in the fatal crash of another air-tour helicopter.
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Rotorcraft

Minnesota Fire Taxes Air Assets

One of the largest and longest-lasting wildfires in the Midwest significantly taxed available helicopter assets, destroyed nearly
ATC

Legal, Financial and Technical Minefield Threatens LightSquared’s Grand Plans

LightSquared is coming under pressure from several separate directions.
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Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown Speakers Put Premium on Professionalism

Safety Standdown Speakers Put Premium on Professionalism
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Travel Management Picks Gogo Biz for Charter Fleet

Business aviation in-flight connectivity specialist Aircell of Bloomfield, Colo., has announced that charter operator Travel Management Company (TMC) is in
Aircraft

‘Complex’ DataComm Program Could Start in 2015

The FAA also declined comment on the expected DCIS contract value, but said the program is on track for a contract award next year. According to the DOT IG
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Avionics

Travel Management Picks Gogo Biz for Charter Fleet

Business aviation in-flight connectivity specialist Aircell of Bloomfield, Colo., has announced that charter operator Travel Management Company (TMC)
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Accidents

Accidents: December 2011

Preliminary Reports
ATC

FAA Remains Quiet on Eram Budget Overruns, Delays

As NextGen’s chassis, Eram is crucial to future of ATC
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Aircraft

2011 Preowned Market Report

Large-cabin, long-range jet prices stabilized early; now older jets are getting buyer attention
Aircraft

First British F-35 Rolled Out as Change of Plan Explained

The first international Joint Strike Fighter, an F-35B for the UK, was rolled out on November 22,
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Aircraft

First Production A400M in Assembly as Airbus Military Predicts Export Demand

Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first production A400M, slated for the French Air Force.
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Aircraft

UK Harrier Fleet Sold to U.S. Marines for Spares

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is paying $180 million to buy 72 BAE Harrier GR.9 V/STOL fighters that were axed from the Royal Air Force
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Avionics

FAA To Allow 135, 121 Pilot Updating of Nav Databases

The FAA is seeking comments on a proposed rule change that will allow pilots flying under commercial operating regulations to update navigation system data
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Industries Adds G1000 to Citation Mod Offerings

One of the aircraft parked at the NBAA static display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the NBAA Convention in October was a highly modified Cessna
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Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft Hits Rough Patch in Third Quarter

Hawker Beechcraft gave notice of yet another round of layoffs on November 4.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Finance 2011: Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane

Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane.
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Aircraft

AIN 2011 Pilot Report: Hawker 4000

After 15 years in development, this super-midsize delivers on its promises.
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Aircraft

Swiss Choose Cost-Effective Gripen Over Rafale and Eurofighter

Switzerland has chosen the Saab Gripen as its new fighter aircraft, in preference to the Dassault Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Safety

Firebags Can Snuff Out Onboard Li-ion Battery Fires

The fiery failure of a lithium-ion battery powering an Apple iPhone 4 aboard Regional Express Flight ZL319 last Friday
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Airports

Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Still Closed Due To Flood

Flood waters are subsiding at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, but it could be another two months until the business aviation gateway is ready to reopen
Sustainability and Environment

FAA Funding Push for Aviation Biofuels

The FAA is awarding a total of $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative commercial jet fuels.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Gives Kudos to Senator Murkowski for Stance on Aviation User Fees

The NBAA commended Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today for the stance she has taken against general aviation user fees in a November 28 letter to Presiden
Maintenance and Modifications

BCX Software Develops Airworthiness Management System

Wichita-based BCX Software, a recently established electronic data management firm, is developing Airworthiness Management System.
Maintenance and Modifications

Emirates and GE Team on Dubai Engine Overhaul Facility

GE Aviation will oversee the design and construction of Emirate’s new engine overhaul shop to be built in Dubai.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Video on Reducing Interior Refurb Cost

Two new resources are available to Duncan Aviation customers that explain how to economize costs and downtime for interior refurbishments.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gal Mena, ExecuJet Middle East Sign Service Agreement

ExecuJet Middle East has sent a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Gal Mena,
Aircraft

Southwest To Deploy Wireless Ground Communications

Southwest Airlines says it will be the first major airline to widely use a wireless ground support communications system.
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