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Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Still Closed Due To Flood

Flood waters are subsiding at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, but it could be another two months until the business aviation gateway is ready to reopen

Sumwalt Sworn In for Second Term at NTSB

On Tuesday, Robert Sumwalt was sworn in for his second five-year term as an NTSB board member.
Safety

Firebags Can Snuff Out Onboard Li-ion Battery Fires

The fiery failure of a lithium-ion battery powering an Apple iPhone 4 aboard Regional Express Flight ZL319 last Friday
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EBAA Pans European Airport Slot Regulation

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is voicing its concerns over the European Commission’s draft regulation

UK To Hit Business Aviation with Passenger Tax

The UK government has confirmed its intention to extend its existing air passenger duty (APD) to business aircraft users.

Bombardier’s Bizjet Deliveries and Earnings Up in 3Q

Bombardier Aerospace’s third-quarter revenues rose to $2.3 billion, up from $1.8 billion a year ago, thanks to more business jet deliveries
Challenger 605 in flight

JetNet: Pre-owned Bizjet Market Still Slowly Recovering

Pre-owned business aircraft inventories continued to decline in October, but asking prices–especially for jets–have yet to find a bottom
Aircraft

Swiss Choose Cost-Effective Gripen Over Rafale and Eurofighter

Switzerland has chosen the Saab Gripen as its new fighter aircraft, in preference to the Dassault Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Finance 2011: Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane

Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane.
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Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft Hits Rough Patch in Third Quarter

Hawker Beechcraft gave notice of yet another round of layoffs on November 4.
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AIN Blog: Mica Gains Allies in Goal To Reform TSA

Rep. John Mica seeks to eliminate his "bastard child," the TSA.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Industries Adds G1000 to Citation Mod Offerings

One of the aircraft parked at the NBAA static display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the NBAA Convention in October was a highly modified Cessna
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Avionics

FAA To Allow 135, 121 Pilot Updating of Nav Databases

The FAA is seeking comments on a proposed rule change that will allow pilots flying under commercial operating regulations to update navigation system data
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C Series Progressing on Schedule: Dewar

Bombardier expects to complete all the so-called data sets for the C Series airliner by year-end
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LCC Growth Forcing European Regionals to Buy E-Jets

Tough cost battles in the market segment where regional airlines and low-cost carriers converge are driving demand
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AsBAA Boosts Membership and Lobbying Role in Response to Asian Growth

Membership of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is growing as the group’s new leadership team
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California Lawsuit Loss Could Lead to Ban on Leaded Avgas

The battle over leaded avgas in California took a turn against a coalition of associations representing users

AIN Blog: Torqued: Pilot Error Needs NTSB Attention

The NTSB has an obligation not to sweep pilot error under the rug.
Aircraft

AIN 2011 Pilot Report: Hawker 4000

After 15 years in development, this super-midsize delivers on its promises.
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Aircraft

Boeing Promises MAX Production in Renton in Return for Early IAM Contract Extension

Boeing proposes trade with IAM to keep MAX in Renton.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Names John Hayes as General Manager

West Star Aviation has named John Hayes general manager at its Dallas Love Field facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD on Socata TBM 700 Electrical System

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for the Socata TBM 700 electrical system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dynomax Adds AS9100 Rev C Quality Certificate

Chicago-based Dynomax has earned AS9100 Revision C quality certification.
Maintenance and Modifications

Smyrna Air Center Testing GE H80 on King Air 90

Smyrna Air Center has begun a flight test/data recording program with the new GE H80, 800-shp engine on the King Air 90 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Aerospace Offers Narrow- and Widebody Maintenance Training

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider ST Aerospace has been certified as a Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization (MTO)
Aircraft

Southwest To Deploy Wireless Ground Communications

Southwest Airlines says it will be the first major airline to widely use a wireless ground support communications system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gal Mena, ExecuJet Middle East Sign Service Agreement

ExecuJet Middle East has sent a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Gal Mena,

StandardAero Expands North American Mobile Services

StandardAero has added mobile service teams in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dallas, Ga.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Video on Reducing Interior Refurb Cost

Two new resources are available to Duncan Aviation customers that explain how to economize costs and downtime for interior refurbishments.
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