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Sustainability and Environment
Europe to U.S.: “We Won’t Back Down on Emissions,”
The European Commission is refusing to back down over the implementation of its controversial emissions trading scheme (ETS), even in the face of possible
Charter & Fractional
UK Plans Dedicated Airspace for 2012 Olympics
The UK’s National Air Traffic Services is proposing to establish a new airspace structure specifically to accommodate business aviation during the period a
ATC
Charter Demand Dips Below 2010 Levels
Through the start of September, demand for charter flights was 15 to 25 points higher than during the same period in 2010, according to the forward-looking
Safety
Bombardier flight tests electric ice-protection system
In the quest to develop more aircraft systems driven by electricity and to improve reliability, Bombardier Aerospace completed another milestone in its Str
Avionics
Honeywell Seeks FAA Landing Credit for Combined Vision System
Today avionics manufacturers offer products that meet the FAR 91.175 requirement, 
FBOs
U.S. Eases Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance Process in Shannon
The process through which business aircraft passengers and crew can clear U.S.
ATC
FAA Gives LightSquared More Testing Time, on Its Alternate Frequency
To the puzzlement of the GPS community and independent radio propagation experts, the FCC ruled on September 13 that LightSquared should conduct further te
Engines
Product Support Survey 2011 Part 3: Engines
Williams once again takes the top spot among turbofan manufacturers.
Aircraft
Boeing Philadelphia Employees Busted in Prescription Drug Sting
DEA and FBI agents yesterday arrested 22 employees and former employees of Boeing’s Ridley Park, Pa.
Regulations and Government
Court Showdown Over Barr Repeal To Start December 2
Court hearings will start December 2 in the lawsuit filed by
Regulations and Government
EBAA Seeks Fair Access to European Airports
While EBAA praised the European Commission’s initiative to revise the regulation on airport slots today at the European Airport Coordinators Association’s
FBOs
Sheltair To Operate Iconic FBO at JFK Airport
Sheltair signed a lease agreement yesterday with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to manage and operate the general aviation facility at John F.
FBOs
Situation Normal at Million Air SBD Following FBI Raid
It’s business as usual at the Million Air FBO at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) in Southern California, following an FBI document-gathering rai
Maintenance and Modifications
Professional Aviation Associates, Masco Service Ally
Professional Aviation Associates (PAA) has formed an alliance with Masco Service of Southlake, Texas.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna Faces $2.4M FAA Fine for Bad Composite Work
The FAA has proposed a $2.425 million civil penalty against Cessna Aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Phoenix Heliparts Set for Aspen Evolution STC on MD500
Phoenix Heliparts and Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the Evolution flight display system, are preparing to receive an FAA supplemental type certificate fo
Maintenance and Modifications
PWC and Avic Open MRO in China
Pratt & Whitney Canada and China Aviation Engine Holdings (Avic Engine Holdings) have announced a new joint venture to be located in Zhuzhou, Province
Maintenance and Modifications
PAG Acquires Aero Technology
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Aero Technology of Long Beach, Calif.
Aircraft
New Cessna Citation M2 Relights CJ1+ Torch
Cessna announced a new twinjet derivative yesterday to serve as a step-up for Mustang owners or as a higher entry-level Citation between the Mustang and CJ
ATC
Next-gen Iridium Satellites Might Carry ADS-B Payloads
Satellite communications provider Iridium is in discussions with other aerospace companies and air navigation service providers to equip its next generatio
Regulations and Government
LightSquared, FCC Receive Congressional Scrutiny
Congressional opponents of LightSquared’s 4G broadband plan all
ATC
AIN Blog: Iridium Declares Goal To ‘Own’ the Cockpit
With a narrower pipe but greater reach for voice and data than its rival Inmarsat, the Iridium satellite network is becoming increasingly relevant for airc
Aircraft
Big Sales Success for Diamond DA42 Surveillance Version
Diamond Aircraft has revealed a surge of orders for the DA42 Multi-Purpose Platform (MPP), also known as the Guardian.
Aircraft
BAE Partners With Northrop Grumman To Offer USAF Trainer
BAE Systems named Northrop Grumman its manufacturing partner to offer the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer System (AJTS) for the 
Aircraft
Rockwell Collins Provides KC-46A Cockpit Details
Rockwell Collins has provided more details of the flight deck displays, mission systems backbone and other key systems that it is providing for the new
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Leaders Defend F-35, ISR, Bomber Programs
Civilian and military leaders of the U.S.
Aircraft
Saab Upgrades the RBS-70 Air Defense Missile–Again
Saab is marketing a “new generation” version of the RBS 70 short-range surface-to-air missile, which has been in continuous production for nearly 40 years.
