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Regulations and Government

U.S. House Passes Anti-EU Emissions Tax

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly yesterday against U.S. participation in the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS)
Regulations and Government

Revised Bizav Security Plan Coming This Year

According to NBAA, the Transportation Security Administration is pushing to issue a new proposed business aircraft security program by year-end.
Rotorcraft

Robinson Helicopter Sees Orders Surge

After a lackluster 2010, Robinson Helicopter is back on a healthier track, according to CEO Kurt Robinson.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Hybrid Helos in Service in 2012?

Eurocopter expects that its recently tested helicopter hybrid power concept will enter commercial service, soon perhaps as early as next year.
Aircraft

600th TBM T-Prop Rolled Out

Daher-Socata rolled out its 600th series-production TBM turboprop single–a TBM 850–from its Tarbes, France production facility on Thursday.
Avionics

EASA STCs Garmin ESP, Datalink for King Air 200w with G1000

Garmin received STC approval from EASA yesterday to install the company’s Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) and GSR 56 Iridium datalink
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D’s PW210S Engine Gets Canadian Approval

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S, which will power the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, received Canadian certification on October 14, P&WC announced yesterday.
Charter & Fractional

Tibbitts Joins Flight Options

Fractional provider Flight Options expanded its sales force by naming Adam Tibbitts as regional sales director for the Rocky Mountain division,
Aircraft

Sweden Updates Gripen Offer To Croatia

The Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency on October 14 presented details concerning a proposal to supply
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Aircraft

AAI Unveils Larger, More Capable Shadow

Used at the brigade level for reconaissance, surveillance and target acquisition, the pneumatic catapult-launched RQ-7B is fitted with a
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Aircraft

AT-6 Scores Hits with Laser-Guided Bombs

Hawker Beechcraft completed a series of weapons delivery tests from its AT-6 light attack and reconnaissance aircraft,
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Aircraft

L-3 Upgrades Viking Expeditionary UAS

L-3 Unmanned Systems of Dallas has completed a series of capability enhancements to its Viking 400 unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
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Aircraft

France Wields IR-Guided Hammer over Libya

France’s Sagem announced that the infrared-guided version of its Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM, also known as Hammer) has been fielded
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Introduces Trent 900 Improvements for A380 Operators

Rolls-Royce boosts Trent 900 engine performance for A380
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Regulations and Government

ATA Chief Vows Continued Fight Against ETS

The head of the Air Transport Association came out punching against the European emissions trading scheme.
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Safety

Apple iOS 5 Update Problematic for iPad EFB Users

Apple’s new iOS 5 operating system is causing problems for iPad aviation app users, including deletion of data without warning
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposal Would Allow Pilots To Load Nav Updates

A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued yesterday by the FAA would allow pilots of aircraft operated under Parts 121, 125, 129, 133, 135 and 137
FBOs

Bizav Traffic Soaring at Shanghai Hawker Pacific

Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre, located at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, is reporting a 145-percent increase
Safety

Shatner To Appear at Safety Standdown

Actor William Shatner will be a guest speaker at the 15th,annual Bombardier Safety Standdown, which takes place next Monday through Wednesday in Wichita.
Safety

Sierra STC’s G1000 in Citation 501

Sierra Industries of Uvalde, Texas, received STC’d approval for installation of Garmin G1000 avionics in Cessna Citation 501s
Aircraft

Dassault Takes FACC Winglets

FACC AG delivered the first set of winglets for a Falcon 2000LX to Dassault Aviation yesterday.
Aircraft

Boeing Raises 737 Production Rate

Boeing raised production rates for 737NG
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Maintenance and Modifications

Detailer Finds Success Is All in the Details

Grant Hundley, president of Global Appearance Partners, spent nine years with NetJets as manager of aircraft appearance for the U.S.-based fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stony Point Group Acquires Broadwing Air Repair

Stony Point Group, a private equity and management firm focusing on middle-market companies in the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Coating Quality Certification Established

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and Honda Aircraft have announced the development
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft OKs Biofuels for Turbine Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft’s turbine-powered aircraft are approved to use biofuels, a renewable resource that can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and minimize
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hong Kong OKs Jet Aviation for Dassault Mx

Jet Aviation Hong Kong has received Hong Kong Civil Aviation Authority approval to perform line maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy/LX.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honda To Expand at Piedmont Triad

Honda Aircraft has announced an $80 million expansion at its Piedmont Triad International Airport location.
Maintenance and Modifications

AD Issued for Gulfstream Galaxy, G200

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for the Gulfstream Aerospace Galaxy and Gulfstream 200, citing cracked nuts found on the aircraft’s
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream To Expand Massachusetts Service Center

Gulfstream Aerospace will expand its service center at Barnes Regional Airport in Westfield, Mass. The $20 million project will add