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Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Quiets Pilatus PC-12 Cabin

Tee Idaho MRO lowered the cabin sound level in the turboprop by 4 db, through the installation of a Skandia soundproofing kit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan and Gogo Develop Challenger 605 Iridium STC

The approval is for the installation of the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium satcom system configuration for Future Air Navigation Systems.
Training and Workforce

Proficiency Courses Showcase GA’s Safety Efforts

Mooney pilots descend on Manchester for two days of classroom and airwork.
Accidents

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.
Aircraft

Mexico’s Interjet Alters Growth Plan, To Shed some SSJ100s

Tentative agreement reached with Sukhoi to upgrade future Superjets
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Heightened Iran Overflight Warning

Based on mililtary activity in the Tehran FIR, the agency advises U.S. operators to use caution when flying to or through the region.
Airports

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.
Avionics

UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Tie Up Following Safran Deal

UTC expects to detail to investors within about 60 days strategic future following Rockwell Collins merger.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Readies Aspire 200 Satcom for Bell 407

Company Explores Offering System On UAVs
Aircraft

ATR Names Leonardo Exec as Its New CEO

Stefano Bortoli assumes top position at regional airliner maker from now Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer
Regulations and Government

LFPA Seeks Further Fee Delay at DAL To Hash Out Rates

At issue is the validity of various metrics that will be used to develop the fee.
Aircraft

Russia To Order Improved Su-30 'Flankers'

Russia is to add more Su-30SMs to the VKS inventory, and they are likely to have more power with avionics technology from the Su-35 and Su-57.
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Safety

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.
Avionics

ForeFlight Users Tap Pre-departure Clearances

Pilots can receive IFR clearances as text and email messages when using the ForeFlight Mobile app.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus: Thousands of Drones Expected To Fly on Florence

Utilities, Insurance Companies Assess Damage With UAS
Rotorcraft

PHI Urged To Offload Air Medical Division

Move Could Raise $475 Million To Retire Debt
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Piercing the Aircraft LLC Veil

Per a Texas court decision, an LLC’s members could now be held personally liable for regulatory violations.
ATC

European Countries Join To Mitigate Weather Delays

ANSPs from four countries devise new ATC procedures to improve ATM over the Alps
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Becomes Latest Special-mission G550 Customer

Gulfstream modified the G500 to host a range of sensors in support of the latest missions.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Updates Challenger 605 Cabin with Simple Refurb

New seats and drink rails achieve makeover impact on minimal investment.
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FBOs

Joint Venture Set Up To Run Singapore Bizjet Terminal

The joint-venture company is intended to provide service for bizjet passengers in Singapore.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet's Dubai Facility Expands Lineage Capabilities

The company completed an M8 inspection on the Lineage, the most extensive the model, ExecuJet said.
Maintenance and Modifications

German Avanti Operator Earns Engine TBO Extension

AirGo Private Airline, operator of Europe's largest fleet of the turboprop pushers, has expanded its TBO interval period for its P&WC engines.
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Aircraft

Boeing Suspends Charleston Operations Ahead of Storm

Coming hurricane also prompts company to fly several 787s from South Carolina to Everett, Washington, facility
Charter & Fractional

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.
ATC

Sarasota Gets New Tower

The $24.8 million tower was joined funded by the FAA, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority and FDOT under a unique arrangement, the FAA said.
Aircraft

BAE Systems Awarded 146 Support Contract

BAE Systems and incumbent provider Serco have joined forces to win a new contract that continues to support the BAe 146 transport aircraft in RAF service
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FBOs

Bahamas FBO Boosts Hangar, Ramp Space

Completing a nearly $6 million expansion project, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas has added to its facility at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau.
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Safety

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.
Aircraft

India Looks to Indigenous Fighters

With a rapidly aging fighter fleet the Indian Air Force is looking to local industry to replenish the air force's inventory
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