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Rising Demand at Piper Leads To Increased Staff

As it faces more deliveries, the airframer has seen its largest employment growth in nearly a decade.
Avionics

EASA Issues Final Electronic Flight Bag Rule Proposal

Rules introduce operational approvals for Type B EFB applications for all operators, and integrate ICAO standards and recommended practices.
Aircraft

Mahindra Sticks With Hartzell for New Airvan 10

The choice for the 10-seat utility turboprop continues a long association between the aircraft series and the prop maker.
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Training and Workforce

WCA Seeking Applicants for $10,000 in Scholarships

Women in Corporate Aviation is seeking scholarship applicants and creative new sources of fundraising.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Introduces Phenom Wheel Exchange Program

Aero Star Aviation, which specializes in the Embraer light jets, says the components will help it minimize AOG downtime and reduce costs.
Regulations and Government

NBAA's Saucier To Retire

Saucier played an integral role in the establishment of nearly 20 regional groups.
FBOs

Harrods Offers Temporary Parking Fix at London Luton

The FBO will offer five additional aircraft spots at the busy gateway for the next several months.
Airports

Lily Patents Environmentally Friendly Helipad

The pad captures all aircraft fluids, including jet fuel and de-icing liquid, and has a built-in heating system for snow and ice abatement.
Airports

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.
FBOs

Cutter Helps Corporate Pilot Hit by Wildfire Losses

Cutter Aviation is participating in a charity to help the HondaJet pilot and his family after they lost their home and all their possessions in the blaze.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Proposes Parts Approval Revisions

Once implemented, manufacturing requirements for non-critical parts would be alleviated, decreasing manufacturing costs “without affecting safety."
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Expands King Air STC for Anti-skid Brakes

The 330/300LW series is the latest to receive an STC from the FAA for the Advent eABS system. Additional approvals are expected soon.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Broker Desk Marks Good First Year

Worldwide group says local offices for charter sales, and central broker desk in Luton, has worked well.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Intros Premium Support for Jet ConneX

Provides customers with outage notifications, coverage alerts, on-site support from Satcom Direct and guaranteed response times.
Airports

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATEC Study: AMT Schools Need To Boost Enrollment

27 percent of aircraft mechanics are age 64 or older, but AMT graduates entering aviation represent only about 2 percent of the total workforce annually.
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Aircraft

Russian Amphibious Beriev BE-200ES Drops Water in Dubai Airshow Flying Display

Russian Amphibious Beriev BE-200ES Drops Water in Dubai Airshow Flying Display
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Aircraft

UAE Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Flies at Dubai Airshow

UAE Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Flies at Dubai Airshow
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Training and Workforce

FSI Gets Nod for Maintenance Training in India

FSI has a cooperative agreement to provide training at the Deccan Charters facility at Jakkur Airfield.
Regulations and Government

U.S., EU Agree To Tighten Aviation Collaboration

The amendments to existing agreements call for collaboration on pilot licensing, trainers and ATM modernization.
Airlines

A321neo Arrival Positions Hawaiian for Network Optimization

New U.S. and international markets, upgraded services part of near-term strategy
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Regulations and Government

Tax Bill Wins Praise for Expensing, Managed Fee Stances

Full immediate expensing would apply to new and used aircraft, while the aircraft management fee issue would be settled following years of uncertainty.
Avionics

Collins Restores 10,000 Approach Procedures to FMSs

Collins and the FAA are continuing to work together to permanently resolve this issue.
Airports

Final Work Under Way for Runway Shortening at SMO

The city denied requests for credits on leases for the 10-day down period.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Debuts New Hangar at Singapore MRO

Already in operation, the new hangar will have its official grand opening in February.
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Aircraft

Russia’s New Aerial Tanker Emerges

The Il-78M-90A was rolled out at the Aviastar-SP plant in Ulyanovsk.
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Fuel

World Fuel Expands French Network

The Miami-baed fuel provider is now operating at several key locations in France.
Aircraft

Indonesia Receives Its Last Upgraded F-16; Considers Buying Chinooks

After much rework, the Block 25 Fighting Falcons are now Block 52 IDs. CH-47s could follow the AH-64Es now being delivered.
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Airports

Bag Stolen from Taxiing VistaJet CL650 at Lagos

Aircraft was reportedly taxiing to customs and immigration when crew bag was stolen. It later went to EAN Aviation’s FBO.
ATC

FAA Prepares for Blizzard of Private Colorado Ski Flights

The holiday season presents unique challenges for business aircraft operators heading to the Rocky Mountain ski resorts.