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Regulations and Government

Senate Hoping To Wrap Up Consideration of FAA Bill

Debate continued on the bill for two weeks as it became bogged down by the more than 330 amendments filed for possible consideration.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Increases Sales Coverage in Africa

Authorized sales reps Africair and Absolute Aviation now represent the complete Beechcraft and Cessna product lines.
Regulations and Government

After Heathrow Incident, BACA Calls for Better UAV Regs

Association says that "reactive" regulations for UAVs is insufficient to keep drones from colliding with aircraft.
Aircraft

Western Aircraft Celebrates 200th PC-12 Sale

On April 15, Western Aircraft became the first authorized Pilatus sales representative to sell 200 new PC-12s.
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Airlines

Malaysia DCA Defers Plans for 10-Fold Nav-Fee Hike

Increases to cover all agency services, including issuance of pilots' licenses
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Regulations and Government

New Operator Rules Coming Soon in Europe

New regs will cover “non-commercial operations with complex aircraft” and third-country operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk PT6A-140 Cessna Caravan Upgrade Gets EASA Nod

The XP140 upgrade boosts the aircraft's performance to 867 shp.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Offers PT6A Flat-rate Overhaul Program

The MRO provider has a facility dedicated to the repair and overhaul of PT6A engines.
Regulations and Government

Restricted Area Expanded over Stennis Space Center

FAA says more restricted airspace is necessary to support NASA testing and Navy training requirements, including weapons firing.
Accidents

Pilot Incapacitation Preceded TBM 700 Landing Accident

Both the pilot and passenger were not injured in the Dec. 15, 2015 accident, but the aircraft was substantially damaged.
FBOs

Nebraska FBO Expands to New Terminal

L&L Aviation is the sole FBO at Sidney Municipal Airport.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Finds a Faster Path to Inner Beauty

Automated water transfer printing shortens lead times, says the company.
Airlines

U.S. Transportation Agency Favors Norwegian Air Carrier Permit

The Department of Transportation issued a show-cause finding that approves Norwegian Air International's application to fly to the U.S.
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FBOs

South Carolina Airport Privatizes FBO

The new operator will build and new fuel farm and renovate the facility.
Safety

Honeywell and Vibratech Expand HUMS Network

The two companies signed an agreement that improves Honeywell’s health and usage monitoring system in Greater China.
Avionics

Avic Y-12F Turboprop Gets FAA Nod

Fitted with Honeywell’s Primus Apex, the new airplane as a wider fuselage and more range than earlier Y-12s.
Regulations and Government

China Steps Up Monitoring Activity for Zika Virus

Reports to quarantine officials are required when arriving with flu-like symptoms.
Charter & Fractional

Union Fires Back on Flexjet/Flight Options Seniority Dispute

The IBT filed a lawsuit alleging the companies are refusing to negotiate with them.
Avionics

U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $1 Billion To Build Jammer Models

Raytheon will build 15 engineering development models and 14 mechanical test pods of the Next Generation Jammer, its new electronic warfare pod.
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Aircraft

Corporate Angel Network To Make 50,000th Flight

Corporate Angel Network will complete its 50,000th flight from New York-area Teterboro Airport to Atlanta.
Aircraft

Phenoms and Legacys Boost Embraer Delivery Rates in 1Q

Embraer achieved a significant improvement in delivery rates for the first quarter this year.
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Airports

Striking Controllers Close Brussels Airport Again

Unofficial strike action by some Belgian air traffic controllers has caused hundreds of flight cancellations at Brussels.
Charter & Fractional

ExcelAire Expands on West Coast With Oakland Office

New York-based ExcelAire is basing an Embraer Legacy 650 at its new base in Oakland, California.
Airlines

Eighty Percent of Airline Passengers are Satisfied, A4A Says

Price ranked highest in importance to 86 percent of the respondents to A4A's first 'Status of Air Travel' survey in nearly two decades.
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Regulations and Government

Jet Aviation Can Certify Canadian Aircraft in Asia

Canadian-registered aircraft can now be certified by Jet Aviation Hong Kong.
FBOs

Trip Planners Advise Flexibility, Preparation For China Travel

Regulations continue to evolve as Chinese authorities grapple with exponential business aviation growth.
Charter & Fractional

Asia Charter Demand Still Rising, But With Fluctuations

Online charter marketplace Avinode tracks requests for charter bookings.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Names JetCity as Asia Pacific Dealer

U.S. manufacturer taps Australian firm for business jet support in Asia Pacific.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Bejing Upgrades Completions and Service Capabilities

Following its addition of Air China Technics, the MRO provider can work on bizliners at a new hangar, equipped with full workshop facilities.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Asia Pacific Bizjet Fleet is Growing Older

Research from Global Jet Capital shows that 10 percent of business jets in the Asian Pacific are now at least 20 years old.