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Safety

Spokane Aircraft Was Misfueled, NTSB Says

Piston-powered aircraft fueled with jet-A.
Safety

Wyvern Expands European Sales Network With Jetlevel

Vienna-based Jetlevel is now marketing Wyvern's safety audit and intelligence services.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Fight Proposed Restrictions at HTO

Proposals would ban nighttime flight, limit "noisy" aircraft and bar helicopters during weekends.
Aircraft

Dassault Describes Rafale Prospects; Reports Neuron Progress

The recent deal with Egypt includes three deliveries this year. The Neuron UCAV has flown 100 times.
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Airlines

AIN Blog: Flying the Unfriendly Skies

Based upon the recent experiences of this reporter, commerical aviation travel is reaching new lows.
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IAI-Elta Reveals Ground Surveillance Version of Gulfstream G280

Israeli company adds to its range of special mission bizjets
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines, Airports Wage War Over Passenger Facility Tax

Airlines for America expects a record number of passengers this spring, but it opposes airports' effort to raise the Passenger Facility Charge.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream To Receive Collier Trophy for G650

The G650 was praised for strengthening business aviation through advancements in performance, comfort and safety.
Avionics

Garmin Outlines Path for Meeting ADS-B OUT Mandate

The GTX 3000 and GDL 88 have the capability to broadcast position on both approved ADS-B frequencies, ensuring visibility to all ADS-B In equipped general
Safety

ACSF's ASAP Program Spreads to FAA's Eastern Region

NetJets' ASAP program has resulted in 300 systemic changes in the operation, and its simulator training scenarios are based on ASAP reports.
Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Schedule Slips into 2016

Flight testing taking place in San Antonio, Texas on a Gulfstream flying testbed.
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FBOs

U.S. Flying Propelled Signature in 2014

A "bifurcation" in types flying resulted in headwinds for BBA Aviation's Aftermarket Services.

Solar Impulse Logs First Legs in Round-the-world Flight

Powered by photovoltaic cells, the single-pilot aircraft flew from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Muscat, Oman and then on to Ahmedabad, India.
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Regulations and Government

ICAO Names First Woman To Serve as its Secretary General

The International Civil Aviation Organization elected Fang Liu as the first woman and first Chinese national to serve as its secretary general.
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Aircraft

Falcon Sales Increased in 2014 While Deliveries Dipped

Dassault Aviation increased sales of its Falcon business jets during 2014, and continued its strong investment in new models.
Aircraft

Argus Sees First Monthly Bizav Decline in 15 Months

The industry data provider believes the brutal winter weather played a greater role in this year's annual decline in business aircraft activity
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Avionics

Gulf Coast Transforms Citation 501 Cockpit

The company's cockpit upgrade interfaces with the aircraft's legacy autopilot, radar and Tcas.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Offers Fans Testing

The service is available at no cost to FlightDeck Freedom subscribers.
Avionics

Marenco Selects Sagem for SKYe SH-09 Helicopter

Sagem will provide its ICDS 8A PFD and engine monitoring system.
Aircraft

United Studying Replacements for Its Transatlantic 757s

Waiting on Boeing's answer to the Airbus A321LR
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Maintenance and Modifications

Arinc Aerospace Acquired by Field Aerospace

With facilities in the U.S. and Canada, the deal will allow Field to better serve its customers worldwide.
Aircraft

MEBAA Agrees To Stage New Bizav Show in Morocco

The new MEBAA Show Morocco will be held at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport from September 1-2, 2015.
Aircraft

Hexcel Pushes for More Growth in Civil Aerostructures

Hexcel is investing strongly in new composite materials and manufacturing techniques
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Safety

NYC Laser Incident Sends Pilots to Hospital

The Bronx man faces state and federal charges.
Safety

Runway Accidents Remain Top Safety Concern

Nearly 75 percent of landing excursions occur on dry runways longer than 5,000 feet, a chief runway safety expert details.
FBOs

Arizona FBO's Lawsuit Sees More Delays

With a potential $100 million in damages at play, an oft-delayed lawsuit gets another deferment.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Sheds Some Light on Coming LRS-B Contract

The U.S. Air Force suggested it will award a 'cost-plus' contract to develop the new Long-Range Strike Bomber.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Earns Brazil Certification for G280

Ahead of the airframer's first G280 delivery to Brazil, Gulfstream tallies ANAC approval.
Accidents

Criminal Charges Mulled in Fatal Helicopter Midair

The crash occurred in Argentina during filming of a French reality television show and killed several French Olympians.
Aircraft

WingX Advance: European Bizav Activity Down

For February, the German industry data provider described the European business jet market as "pretty dismal," with 2338 fewer flights than 2014
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