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Safety

NTSB LOC Forum Spotlights Culture, Training Issues

GA has not seen same safety improvements as commercial airline industry, with LOC the accident statistics, NTSB said.
Aircraft

Pre-owned Gulfstream Market Holds Steady, Report Notes

Inventory of for-sale G450s, G550s and G650s remains in seller’s market territory at 7.6 percent, 6.1 percent and 7.4 percent, respectively.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Army Plans First Deployment of Laser-Guided Rocket

The service has procured 'an initial quantity' of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, manufacturer BAE Systems said.
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Sustainability and Environment

Viability of Aviation Biofuels Remains Distant, Say Experts

The main challenge remains economics but organizing collection of raw materials also presents difficulties.
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Aircraft

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier
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FBOs

Signature's Silicon Valley FBO Moves Closer to Opening

Slated to be fully operational next month, the $82 million location will be the second service provider at Norman Y. MIneta San Jose International Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Bell, Sikorsky Showcase Different Concepts for Army Helo

The two manufacturers said Lockheed Martin's involvement with competing teams for the Army joint multi-role demonstration is not a problem.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: Cuba Travel Continues To Get Easier

U.S. government is now permitting export of aircraft parts, and aircraft are now permitted for seven-day stay.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Lands Second Western Customer for SSJ100

Ireland's CityJet to take first delivery next year
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Safety

Bombardier Presents 2015 Cernan Safety Award to Barre

Captain Matt Barre was recognized for his safety efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard and Aflac corporate flight department.

Argus: North American Bizav Flying Surges in September

Activity last month soared by 3 percent versus a year agom, more than quadrupling the company’s forecast for 0.7-percent growth that month.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault To Break Ground on New Falcon Service Center

New Mérignac, France location will be a new addition to Dassault Falcon Service’s three existing dedicated heavy MRO facilities.
Regulations and Government

NATA Joins Multi-industry Appeal on Bonus Depreciation

More than 200 organizations wrote lawmakers to renew tax measures as Congress leaves little time to act.
Regulations and Government

Dutch Safety Board Blames ICAO, States for MH17 Failures

Confirms warhead from Buk missile system brought down Malaysia 777
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Aircraft

Singapore Airlines Launches Ultra-long-range A350-900

SIA plans to resume direct flights from Singapore to New York.
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Regulations and Government

TSA Briefing New Administrator on ASO Elimination

TSA continues to work with agency leadership and other agencies on the elimination of the ASO requirements for flights into DCA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Indian Firm Chooses H130 HCare Smart Parts-by-the-hour

Global Vectra Helicorp is the first to sign for Airbus Helicopters' HCare service offering.
Avionics

CMC Wins Canadian TSO for Honeywell CRT Replacement

The company is pursuing STCs for the Citation, Hawker, Falcon and Dash 8.

LTLS Shortens Turnaround Times

Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services expects the program to reduce the repair cycle time and cut customer costs.
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Aircraft

More Sea Trials for F-35 Carrier Variant

Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force describes its plan for IOC, and voices continuing concern about new logistics system
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Airports

Ethiopia Prepares to Build Major Hub Airport for Africa

A new airport development for the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa could take until around 2024 to build.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Citation M2

This Citation is turning out to be a best-seller.
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Avionics

Elliott Offers Discount on G5000 Install in Beechjets

The company is offering a $40,000 pre-order discount for Beechjet 400A or Hawker 400XP installations.
Avionics

Flying Colours STCs ADS-B for Challenger

The system is approved on the Challenger 604 and 605 and one for the 300 is in the works.
Airlines

EASA Informs Operators of Russian Missile Hazard

Safety agency stops short of issuing specific recommendations
Fuel

Tankering Benefits Tangible and Achievable

There are many ways to calculate whether to carry extra fuel that is cheaper versus buying expensive fuel at the destination.
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Safety

Bolen: Safety Efforts Must Involve Govt. Cooperation

Bolen reiterates NBAA's pledge to comply with the NTSB's recommendation on bizav compliance, saying government cooperation key to improving safety.
Training and Workforce

FSI Starts Latitude Training, Adds More Caravan Sims

Company starts training in full-motion Cessna Citation Latitude sim at its Wichita center.
Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Backers Find Path Forward in House

Lawmakers turned to same procedure that was used to secure House vote on general aviation product liability more than 20 years ago.