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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Raises Small UAS Blanket Altitude Limit to 400 Feet

The move doubles the blanket altitude permitted for small unmanned aircraft that are not model aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Argus Provides Operator Ratings for SimpleCharters.com

Move allows consumers to perform due diligence on aircraft charter operators when checking availability and price online at SimpleCharters.com.
Airlines

KLM Launches New Biofuel Initiative with Embraer 190

Airline aims to cut CO2 emissions by 20 percent by 2020
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Rotorcraft

Chilean LOIs Move Bell 505 Orders Closer to 400 Mark

Latin American customers account for nearly a quarter of the five-seat helicopter’s backlog.
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Avionics

NavWorx Licenses Interface With Garmin Navigators

NavWorx ADS600-B transceiver can take advantage of GPS capability of Garmin GNS/GTN navigators and save owners money during installation.
Airports

Brussels Airport Ready to Reopen, Possibly by Weekend

Airport authorities await ‘political’ approval for restart
Aircraft

Daher Posts Record Revenues, Names New CEO

Patrick Daher is passing control of the company to Didier Kayat, who is being promoted to CEO effective April 1.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Service Centers Reach Training Milestones

Bombardier service centers complete 120,000 hours of training while U.S. facilities earn Diamond Awards.
Aircraft

Sale of Nine Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Britain Clears Hurdle

With approval by the State Department, the U.S. and UK governments can conclude the transaction, which is valued at $3.2 billion.
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Sustainability and Environment

FAA Moves To Next Phase of Unleaded Avgas Testing

The agency narrowed field of potential avgas replacements to two fuels out of the four originally selected for testing.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Networks Unveils Product, Service Pricing

The SmartSky air-to-ground network is expected to begin service in the fourth quarter of 2016, with full U.S. coverage in mid-2017.
Aircraft

Boeing Commercial To Slash 4,000 Jobs by Mid-Year

Blames pricing pressure from Airbus for latest cost-cutting push
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Airports

AirMap Unveils Drone Digital Flight Notice Network

AirMap allows airport operators to view unmanned aircraft system flight notices submitted by drone operators.
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Aircraft

UK Contracts Support BAE Hawk Advanced Trainer Until 2020

The Ministry of Defence has committed $536 million across four contracts for maintenance of the BAE Systems' training jet, supporting 700 jobs.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Officially Rolls Out Global Access Program

Program can be added to existing fractional ownership contracts or acquired via stand-alone leases, with hourly rates that decrease with distance flown.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AirSatOne Launches Airborne Wi-Fi Calling

Smartphones with the Wi-Fi calling feature can use their same number for airborne satcom calling and texting.
Charter & Fractional

Sapphire Pegasus Awards Will Honor Business Aviation Firms

The first of the new Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Czech capital Prague on April 8.
Aircraft

MEBAA Prepares For Saudi Conference and Dubai Show

The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association will hold its third annual conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from May 1-2.
Maintenance and Modifications

Baker Aviation Updates Hot-Stop L Fire Containment Kit

The bag contains fires, explosions and smoke emissions from lithium-ion-powered devices.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Launches Electronic Aircraft Mx Logbook

The feature allows customers to view their logbook entries in real time.
Maintenance and Modifications

OSHA Updates Face-protection Standards in Final Rule

A rule that takes effect on April 25 updates references in OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection Standards.
Maintenance and Modifications

AEA Launches New Responsive Website

The updated design formats information for a number of devices
Safety

ICAO's New Bizav Fatigue Guidelines Shaped by NBAA, FSF

New guide provides science-based best practices to address fatigue in business aviation.
Aircraft

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Win JStars Radar Contracts

The contractors will further develop their radar systems for the U.S. Air Force Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System recapitalization program.
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Avionics

Genesys HeliSAS STC'd for Retrofit on Robinson R66s

Stability augmentation system reduces single-pilot workload while providing precise “hands off” control of the aircraft during all modes of flight.
Safety

FSI, 65 Years Old, Adds Master Pilot To Offerings

The recently introduced Master Aviator certification program is among a number of advanced training offerings FSI had added during its 65-year history.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Booking Platform Stratajet Now Offers Apple Pay

The Stratajet app now allows customers to book flights using Apple Pay.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Expands Role for Aviasur in Chile

Santiago-based Aviasur now offer the complete Beechcraft and Cessna product lines to the Chilean market.
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Airports

Bakersfield Airport Launches Major Rehab Program

In service since 1926 Meadows Field is set to receive the biggest makeover in its history.
Airlines

Authorities Probe Possible Security Lapse in Egyptair Hijacking

Incident raises new questions about Egyptian airport security