Rob Finfrock
Contributor - Business Aviation

Contributor - Business Aviation

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Accidents

Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash

French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Aerospace's Active Winglets Nearing Approval

Company expects European approval soon, FAA STC by Q2 next year.
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Fuel

Textron Aviation, CJP Extend Fuel Discount Trial

FuelAdvantage is also included with $300-per-aircraft annual membership in CJP.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

2015 Cabin Electronics Report

Cabin systems continue to evolve as new technologies debut.
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FBOs

Ideal Aviation Latest FBO To Join Paragon Network

Facility at KCPS offers complete charter, rental and maintenance options.
Charter & Fractional

African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One

Astra Aviation Services will use linked system to track front- and back-office operations.
FBOs

Cutter Aviation Teams with Go Rentals at Arizona FBOs

Elite rental car provider to offer vehicles at Cutter’s PHX and DVT operations.
FBOs

Voyager Jet Opens New FBO at Allegheny County Airport

The upgraded facility offers convenient access to downtown Pittsburgh.
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Aircraft

Kestrel, Eclipse Aerospace Merge To Form One Aviation

Combined company's core products include the Eclipse 550 very light jet and Kestrel K350 turboprop single.
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Aircraft

Eclipse Turning New Stones for Buyers

Eclipse Aerospace hopes to build sales of its aircraft by expanding marketing efforts outside the traditional aircraft market this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Longtime Bizav Mx Technician Richard Cady Passes Away

Cody worked for Limited Brands' aviation department since 1988, rising to the position of senior technician.
Airports

Measure Granting Voters Approval of SMO Redevelopment Fails

City officials may have final say on the future of Santa Monica Airport.
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Virgin Galactic Crash Delays Spaceport America Launches

State budget hearing revealed that the facility faces a $1.5 million budget deficit in FY2015 unless commercial spaceflights begin by July next year.

PW&C Marks Milestones throughout Turbofan Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated some noteworthy milestones throughout its turbofan engine families at NBAA 2014

Duncan Aviation Adds Embraer Gear Overhauls, Support for IDC Avionics

Duncan Aviation has added capabilities to overhaul landing gear on Embraer ERJs.

Honeywell and Jeppesen Unveil Cloud-Based Chart Updates

The cloud-based, update service provides quick access to navigation chart updates anywhere in the world.

New Compliance Tool Tracks Annual IS-BAO Revisions

Advanced Aircrew Academy offers a management tool that interprets the applicability of annual IS-BAO changes to individual flight departments.

Citation Jet Pilots Group Recognizes Arnold Palmer and Russ Meyer

These two storied aviators have each accumulated 8,000 flight hours each at controls of Cessna jets.

Conklin & de Decker Releases Updated Cost Evaluator

The company also announced the dates for its upcoming Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Distribution Agreements Expand Aviall’s Support Offerings

Boeing subsidiary Aviall announced four new distribution agreements this week at NBAA 2014 in Orlando, Fla.

SyberJet Debuts Racy SJ30 Flight Deck as Company Presses On

SyberJet brings a new, automotive-inspired flight deck to this year’s NBAA convention.
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NBAA 2014 Opener Highlights Value of Bizav

Session speakers included Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.); NTSB acting secretary Christopher Hart; and Enterprise Holdings chairman Andrew Taylor.

BBA Aviation Announces New Helicopter Service Facilities in Dallas, Abu Dhabi

BBA Aviation adds services helicopters powered by P&WC and RR300 turboshaft engines, including two new locations in Dallas and Abu Dhabi.

NBAA Salutes Outgoing TSA Administrator Pistole

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen praised retiring TSA Administrator John Pistole’s career in public service.

Jet Aviation Presents Customized ‘Gator’ to Wounded Warrior

Army Sgt. Nathan Shumaker, wounded in Afghanistan, receives FBO’s second vehicle honoring those who serve.
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NBAA’s Opening Session Highlights Bizav’s Role

“With business aviation and general aviation, you can get people to where they need to be, and where the commercial airlines don’t go.”
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New GA Facilities Planned as Lux Air Signs 25-Year Lease at GYR

Lux Air signs lease at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
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SkyVector Seeks New Revenue Stream

Flight planning and chart provider aims to keep delivering free service to pilots.

Despite Positive Numbers, Embraer Sees Market ‘Roadblock’

Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Marco Tulio Pellegrini pointed to strong delivery numbers throughout the company for 2014.segment.
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API Highlights Split Scimitars with Livery Honoring U.S. Military

The Split Scimitar design uses API’s existing Blended Winglet structure and adds strengthened spars, scimitar tips and a large ventralfin.
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