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Safety

Researchers See the Light To Reducing Bird Strikes

In the tests, birds consistently avoided LED lights with peaks at 470 and 630 nanometers, which appear blue and red to the human eye.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Three Decades In, JetNet Unveils New Products, Capabilities

The industry data provider has partnered with Asset Inisght to strengthen its aircraft valuation tools.
Aircraft

Fighter Fleets in the Balkans Undergoing Renewal

A number of nations in the Balkans are updating their fighter fleets, with the F-16 leading the way as used aircraft being sold to Croatia and Romania
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Rotorcraft

CHC Implementing Real-time HUMS On AW139 Fleet

System Mates Leonardo Heliwise To SKYTRAC
Regulations and Government

CBAA: Over-regulation in Canada Inviting Gray Market

The association recommended that the government move away from a one-size-fits-all approach tailored for commercial airlines.
Airlines

UAE Willing To Start Open-Skies Talks with the European Union

European Commission gets mandate to start negotiations with Oman
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Aircraft

U.S. F-35Bs Make Combat Debut; UK Sea Trials Under Way

Marine F-35Bs have made an air strike on a Taliban target in Afghansitan, marking the first American use of the stealthy fighter
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airobotics Opens Scottsdale Headquarters

Drone Company Supporting World's Largest Miner
Aircraft

Four Years after Intro, Gulfstream Delivers First G500

G500, which received both its FAA type and production certificates on July 20, enters service meeting both its guaranteed performance and cabin comfort.
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Aircraft

Boeing and Saab Secure T-X Contract

Boeing and Saab have emerged victorious after a battle to secure the U.S. Air Force's long-running advanced trainer requirement
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Accidents

Airbus A330-900 Gains EASA Certification

First delivery to launch customer TAP Air Portugal expected next month
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FBOs

Sky Valet Completes Ibiza FBO Renovation

The company, one of two service providers at the European vacation destination, now offers a state-of-the-art terminal.
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Safety

AviationManuals Streamlines ASAP Reporting for Bizav

Offering seamlessly integrates the ACSF ASAP program and the company's SMS platform, creating a streamlined reporting channel.
Avionics

Latitude Technologies Earns FAA STC for Satcom Solution

The Canadian company earned the nod for its SkyNode S200 system, including an AML for a variety of GA aircraft/
Regulations and Government

Small Business Suffering from Shortages, Panel Finds

A CI Jets executive outlined a scenario where the company has lost its most senior pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance technicians.
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FBOs

Beta Fueling To Introduce Latest 5K Refueler

Slated for unveiling next week in Las Vegas at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo, the new tanker offers standard and optional equipment.
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Airlines

Wow Aims To Disrupt Long-haul Market from India

Icelandic LCC to fly A330neo between Reykjavik and Delhi starting December 6
Rotorcraft

U.S. Air Force Buying 84 MH-139s in $2.4 Billion Deal

Boeing and Leonardo to Assemble helicopters In Philadelphia.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

MAGnificent Interior Awarded STC for Bell 505

The VIP interior for the Bell 505 has received STC approval from the FAA, EASA, and ANAC.
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Avionics

Honeywell GoDirect Adds Flight Plan Upload Feature

New feature allows pilots to upload their ForeFlight and RocketRoute flight plans directly to their aircraft via Honeywell’s datalink network.
Maintenance and Modifications

EAP: ADS-B, AD Could Lead to Mass Bizjet Retirements

Cost of ADS-B and a 2012 airworthiness directive could exceed value of aircraft, EAP warns.
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Aircraft

'Battle of Bigs' Heats Up as Global 7500 Nears Entry

Citi says there’s an expectation that Gulfstream will soon announce a new product to maintain its position at the high end of the market.
Charter & Fractional

Flight Plans Removed from Grand Canyon Requirements

FAA said that filing flight plans was an “unreliable method for verifying compliance” of Gran Canyon air tour limitations.
Regulations and Government

Sweeping FAA Bill Includes NTSB Authorization

While the FAA bill includes hundreds of provisions, the proposed Age 70 limit for primarily NetJets pilots was left out.
Avionics

Garmin Adds Cost-effective South American Nav Database

OnePak provides database updates across all Garmin avionics and a portable for a single aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pentastar Named Dealer for Innov8 CabinFlex Products

Both companies have also contracted their first joint project for installation of the entire suite of CabinFlex products in a Bombardier Global Express.
Accidents

Russia Modernizes Syrian Defenses in the Wake of Il-20 Shootdown

The unintentional shootdown of a Russian spyplane highighted the inability of Syria's air defenses to identify aircraft during an air raid scenario
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Finishes Third Global 8C Inspection

Flying Colours has completed three heavy maintenance inspections on Bombardier Globals.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds To AOG Services

The Nebraska-based MRO will soon add three new engine rapdi response teams to go with two new satellite avionics shops.
Safety

AINsight: Is the Captain's Authority Absolute?

The captain has full authority during the flight but not on the ground.