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FAA Mandates Fatigue-free ‘Life’ for Commercial Aircraft

The FAA has finalized a rule addressing more than 4,000
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Aircraft

Boeing Working on Changes to 787 Power Panel, Updates to Software

Boeing has begun instituting what it called minor design changes to power distribution panels and updates to the systems software that manages and protects
Regulations and Government

Airline flight and duty regs could apply to Part 135 ops

With the comment period on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on flight-, duty- and rest-time requirements for Part 121 flight crews closing on Novembe
ATC

IG criticizes FAA action on ADS-B

In an October report titled “FAA faces significant risks in implementing the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast program and realizing benefits,” th
Regulations and Government

New Leaders To Take Controls at GA Caucus

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Aircraft

Cirrus Vision Jet Development Stalls

Cirrus Aircraft said it is continuing to refine the design of the SF50 Vision single-engine jet but further development “is paced by funding,” according
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Goodrich Digesting DeCrane Acquisition

With completion of its acquisition of most of the former DeCrane Aerospace assets, Goodrich of Charlotte, N.C., showcased its expanded completion and ref
Regulations and Government

FAA Behind on ICAO SMS Rules

While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators, despite the
Avionics

Jeppesen Intros eChart Service for Bizav

Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.
Maintenance and Modifications

BAE Systems’ ABJ Program Growing

BAE Systems and Design Q have unveiled the latest cabin concept for the Avro Business Jet, an executive version of BAE’s Avro RJ and BAE 146 regional jet
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Profitable So Far This Year

Revenues at Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets fractional aircraft subsidiary climbed 17 percent during the first nine months of this year versus a year ago “d
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Now Offering Mideast Jet Card

Aircraft charter firm Air Partner launched a new Middle East jet card for private jet customers who want to travel within the region.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

PPG Shows Darker Side of Dimmable Window

Passengers on business jets will be able to block more light coming through electrically dimmable cabin windows with a new dual-panel option from PPG Indus
Regulations and Government

NBAA Confirms Aussie Transport Security

A six-year-old Australian law that requires international operators of jet aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds mtow to have a Transport Security Program (TS
Aircraft

Emivest seeks new buyer to stave off liquidation

Emivest Aerospace’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization
Sustainability and Environment

Deadline looms for EU verified emission report

With less than four months to go before the March 31 deadline for aircraft operators to submit independently verified emissions reports for the European Un
Accidents

Controller Sentenced over 2006 Brazil Midair

A Brazilian air traffic controller was given a 14-month suspended sentence last month in the 2006 midair of a Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 and an Embraer Le
Avionics

Universal Avionics Selected by Gulfstream

Gulfstream selected Universal Avionics’ cockpit voice recorder with recorder independent power supply (Rips) and flight data recorder as forward-fit, sta
Regulations and Government

French Helo Lobby Concerned by New Rules

France’s helicopter lobby association, the UFH, is concerned about new rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, the DGAC.
Regulations and Government

GOP House Victory Costs GA Some Allies

With the Republican victories last month, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.
Aircraft

Cessna studies single-engine t-prop

It’s no secret that Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop–one designed for fast, comfortable traveling and intended t
FBOs

TWC closes purchase deal for ACM Aviation

On November 12, Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation completed its acquisition of ACM Aviation, which is headquartered in San J
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Aviation Acquires Timber Wolf Aviation

British Columbia-based Associated Aviation has acquired Timber Wolf Aviation of Ottawa, Canada.
Maintenance and Modifications

EU Gives Final Okay on Embraer Facility in Portugal

Embraer announced that the European Union has formally approved the company’s proposed $64.7 million manufacturing complex in Évora, Portugal.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sifco Offers Cadmium Touch-up Kit for AOG Applications

“We have a specialized process to repair damaged cadmium that makes it particularly suitable to
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Expanding Savannah Location

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced a $500 million, seven-year facility expansion plan at its Sa
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Offers Mobile Maintenance in Northeast U.S.

Jet Aviation has launched its Jet Response mobile maintenance service program, which dedicates
Aircraft

Qantas to Resume Airbus A380 Service

Qantas plans to resume Airbus A380 service this Saturday (November 27) on Flight QF31 from Sydney to Singapore and onward to London.
Aircraft

Hawker 4000s Set for Significant Upgrade Program

Faced with an FAA mandate to modify all of the Hawker 4000s delivered thus far with fuel system upgrades that meet the latest certification standards, Hawk
Accidents

Cessna Citation Crashes at Foggy UK Airport

The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch is probing the causes of a Cessna Citation II crash that closed Birmingham (UK) Airport for several hours on Fr