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GPS Community Draws Line in Sand Against LightSquared

A panel of experts, selected jointly by the GPS Industry Council and LightSquared Corp., is currently determining whether
Regulations and Government

Deficits, Tea Party Poses Legitimate Threat to Essential Air Service

In an all-too-predictable development, members of Congress have launched their annual attack on the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, again forcing the
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Charter & Fractional

Lufthansa Confirms NetJets Deal, Reveals Growth Plans

Lufthansa Private Jets confirmed the relaunch of its partnership with NetJets Europe, following the closure of its Swiss Private Aviation subsidiary.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Pilot Furlough Ranks Begin To Decrease

As they start to see growing demand, fractional aircraft providers are beginning to recall furloughed pilots to fill cockpit vacancies.
Aircraft

As FAA Restricts EA500 to FL300, Eclipse Cries Foul

The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive today for the Eclipse 500 that, as of March 21, wo
FBOs

Signature Flight Helping To Improve DCA Access

Since 9/11, Signature Flight Support has been working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other governmental aviation regulatory agen
Aircraft

Data Due on An-148 Crash by March 12

Investigators suspect a faulty air-speed indication as a possible cause of the crash of an Antonov An-148 in western Russia on March 5 that killed all six
Aircraft

Airbus Projects Orders To Exceed Deliveries

Airbus plans to deliver between 520 to 530 commercial aircraft this year and the company projects its gross orders to exceed deliveries, resulting in a boo
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Prevails: FAA Must Show Cause in Drug Test Case

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has sided with the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (Arsa) against the FAA <
Maintenance and Modifications

Third-Party MRO Helps Keep Maintenance Cost Down

“We’re an FAA Part 145 third-party repair facility,” Marcellus Montalvo, president of Memphis-based InterSky Precision Instruments, told AIN.
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Acquires Gardner Aviation Specialist

Atlanta, Ga.-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Gardner Aviation Specialist.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Adds Centers in India, New Zealand

Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has announced the appointment of two new authorized service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Offers Service Life Extension for Learjets

Sabreliner announced it has recently completed its first Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on a Learjet 35 air ambulance.
Aircraft

Boeing Reveals Third 747-8I Customer

Air China became the third airline to commit to the passenger version of the Boeing 747-8 since the launch of the program in 2005 with the signature of an
Aircraft

ILFC Giveth, Taketh Away

Early interest in the Airbus A320neo appears to have spread beyond the ranks of two potential launch operators, as aircraft leasing powerhouse ILFC today s
Safety

NBAA, NATA Oppose Tightening of Barr Requirements

The FAA proposed on Friday to severely limit participation in the Block Aircraft Registratio
Aircraft

Data Due on An-148 Crash by March 12

Investigators expect, by this coming weekend, to release preliminary data gleaned from the flight recorders recovered from an Antonov An-148 that crashed i
Aircraft

Boeing Starts Change Incorporation Work on 787

The 23rd 787 Dreamliner, flown from Everett, Wash., to San Antonio, Tex., last Friday, began undergoing so-called change incorporation work today at Boeing
Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada sinking money into the future

Pratt & Whitney Canada landed at Heli-Expo 2011 (Booth No.
Aircraft

Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada Invites PW200 and PT6 Variant Customers to Attend M&amp;O Sessions at Heli-Expo

Pratt & Whitney Canada invites owners, operators and maintenance personnel of its PW200, PT6B and PT6C-67C to attend special maintenance and overhaul sessi
Aircraft

Boeing Was 'Clear Winner' of KC-X Contest

Boeing has won the KC-X competition and been awarded a $3.5 billion contract for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the
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Aircraft

UAE Fighter, Trainer and Air Defense Buys Still Undecided

Held in Abu Dhabi, the IDEX defense exhibition is traditionally the platform for the United Arab Emirates to announce major deals.
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Aircraft

Predator UAV Cleared for Wider Export  

In a significant move, the U.S.
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Aircraft

UAE To Weaponize Black Hawks

On the first day of the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE announced that it is to upgrade 23 Black Hawk helicopters to an armed
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Aircraft

Jordan Orders Gunships, Receives Camcopters

Jordan is to modify two of its Airbus Military CN-235
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ATC

EASA cancels Trent 900 inspection AD

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday withdrew requirements for repetitive Rolls-Royce Trent 900 inspections it mandated following the uncon
Rotorcraft

Orlando Readies for Rotorcraft Roundup

From avionics manufacturers targeting the rotorcraft market to new helicopter programs, this year's Heli-Expo is shaping up to be a busy show.
Charter & Fractional

Revolutions Boost Charter Demand but Rates Fluctuate

Demand for private and executive charter showed signs of strengthening from the outset this month, perhaps buoyed by increased bookings for flights to evac
Regulations and Government

Senators Move To Limit Airspace Access

Two Senators have inserted language into the FAA Reauthorization bill that circumvents the normal channels governing airspace regulation for specific areas
Regulations and Government

Panel To Study GPS Interference from LightSquared

Over the next three months, a panel of 14 experts will test and analyze whether LightSquared's proposal to transmit Internet data from a nationwide network