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Avionics

FAA Approves Aspen Software-derived Angle-of-Attack

The company unveiled the AOA indicator four months ago and has begun deliveries.
Aircraft

Textron Eyes 2016 Certification for Diesel Skyhawk

The company is resuming production of normally-aspirated 182 and moving ahead of diesel Skyhawk, but plans for Skylane remain unclear.
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Avionics

BendixKing KI 300 Replaces Legacy Attitude Indicators

The display replaces the company's popular line of mechanical gyro-based attitude indicators.
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Aircraft

FedEx Places Largest Ever Boeing 767 Order

Deal breathes fresh life into aging widebody
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Regulations and Government

Comments Sought on Bird-strike Certification Revisions

Notice is based on findings from an FAA/industry working group, recent and upgraded bird-strike statistics, and NTSB recommendations made in 2009.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mass. Bill Would Repeal Aircraft Tax Exemptions

Bills would repeal the state’s decade-old tax exemption on the sale of aircraft, maintenance and parts.
Aircraft

Boeing Explains Its Lithium Battery Warning to Airlines

The recent memorandum stems from recommendations made by the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations.
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Engines

Continental Eyes MRO Expansion

The company recently finalized its purchase of Danbury Aerospace, marking the fourth acquisition in the last 24 months.
Aircraft

Tecnam P2010 Prepping for U.S. Deliveries

The company expects the four-place single to receive FAA approval by this year's fourth quarter.
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Avionics

L-3 Aviation and Aspen Avionics Share Interface

Connecting the two devices allows pilots to see information simultaneously, such as weather on the Lynx and traffic on the Aspen.
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Training and Workforce

Daher Teams with SAMI on Hypoxia Training

The manufacturer incorporated the training into its curriculum for TBM operators.
Aircraft

Quest Expands Under New Ownership

Quest is nearly doubling its footprint in Sandpoint, Idaho as it ramps up production and eyes next product.
Training and Workforce

Gama, CAE Partner for New EASA Base Training Requirement

Airplane type rating takeoffs and landings must be carried out under the control of an Approved Training Organization.
Airlines

TAM Reacts to Sagging Brazilian Market

Attributes traffic declines to inflation, currency devaluation
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Services Offers Phenom 300 Mx Training

The two-week initial-level course includes hands-on sessions.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Indian Bizav Group Takes Issues to Government

The BAOA’s major recommendations include rationalization of business aircraft import duty, which is 2.6% for charter operators but 19.6% for private users.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Turns 60

Started in 1955 with a single contract to supply helicopter crews to oil companies operating in the Persian Gulf, the firm is a global powerhouse.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Teams with Apex Air for Domestic Chinese Flights

Apex Air, a CAAC-authorized business jet operator, will manage and operate a China based fleet of aircraft for VistaJet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

California Man Falsely Certified O2 Cylinders

Danniel Hoose returned cylinders to use without properly testing them.
Rotorcraft

RN-Aircraft Signs for 10 AgustaWestland AW189s

Order is the result of a framework agreement signed in December between the two companies that could see Rosneft take up to 160 AgustaWestland helicopters.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Hosts Free NextGen Seminar

The seminar is intended to provide useful, practical information about precisely what equipment operators need to comply with the coming mandates.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Expands Completions Facility

The Beijing-based company provides design, engineering, certification and installation services for business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Watchdog: FAA Oversight of EU Repair Stations Subpar

Lack of training erodes oversight capability, say watchdog groups.
Rotorcraft

Retiring Army Bells Not Heading to Civvy Street

The Army is shedding more than 300 helicopters as it transitions to a twin-engine fleet.
Aircraft

Epic Nearing Conforming Flight Trials

The first conforming E1000 conforming prototype is expected to fly in upcoming weeks with certification planned next year.
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Training and Workforce

Redbird Sidekick Measures, Records Aircraft Performance

Live telemetry from the data-collection device will be broadcast during an aerobatic performance.
Engines

Gemini Diesel Is Option for Legend Cub

The engine should deliver performance similar to the avgas Continental O-200-powered Legend Cub, but with 20 percent lower fuel burn and lower emissions.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Breaks Ground on Upgraded Boston-area FBO

Facility will comprise a two-story 13,000-sq-ft terminal, a 40,000-sq-ft hangar, 16,000 sq ft of shop/office space and 92,000-sq-ft ramp.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Bringing New ‘Life' to Customer Focus

Cirrus reorganization puts focus its approach to long-term customer relations.
Aircraft

Cirrus Begins Work on First SF50 Customer Block

The first three units will be used to “prove out” the manufacturing system as Cirrus scales up production.