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ALPA Continues Support for Flight Deck Officer Program

ALPA applauds recent TSA integration step.

NextGen Operational Statistics Updated

Instrument approach numbers continue to grow.

U.S. Flight Operations Banned in Baghdad FIR

Ban remains in effect until further notice.

Contractor Announced To Continue Search for MH370

Search for MH370 could take another 12 months
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion & Refurbishment Centers 2014

Whether you’re looking for an airborne fireplace or a comfortable place to fire up your laptop, these facilities can deliver.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Has New Products for Helicopter Operators

U.S. company enhances tip-to-tail maintenance and parts-only offerings while joining Brazilian helicopter pilots’ association.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Rolls-out Strong-Selling PC-24 Jet

The new business jet offers a spacious cabin and great versatility in terms of its performance.
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Avionics

Prodigy Touch Upgrades Embraer Phenom 300 Cockpits

The new avionics “revolutionize” the man-machine interface and give pilots the first touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck for light jets.
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Aircraft

Twin Otter Is Ready For Anything In Latin America

The versatile twin turboprop is well suited to the region’s limited infrastructure, according to manufacturer Viking.
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MedAire App Brings Travel Risk Guidance To Operator

MedAire’s new app includes information on real-time risks such as natural disasters and political upheaval.
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Avionics

Genesys Helicopter Stability Augmentation System Approved For R44

The new system is intended to reduce the workload of helicopter pilots.
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WFS Eyes Further GA Growth After World Cup Boost

World Fuel Services has had a rapidly growing presence in Latin America, and sees no letting up as it makes acquisitions and extends its reach.

Despite Slowdown, Manufacturers Remain Optimistic On Latin American Market

Latin America continues to be a key growth market for all the leading business aircraft manufacturers.
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Rotorcraft

Latin American Helicopter Market En Fuego

OEMs selling and investing more throughout the region.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Rotorcraft Have Plenty to Offer in Latin America

The Russian Helicopters group produced a wide array of aircraft suited to a variety of missions.
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FAA Bans U.S. Carriers From Overflying Iraq

The latest Notam succeeds succeeds the agency’s earlier guidance, which prohibited flights over Iraq at or below 30,000 feet.

Etihad To Acquire 49-Percent Share of Alitalia

The “transaction implementation agreement,” which the airlines valued a €1.76 billion ($2.35 billion), is intended to restore the airline to profitability.
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Airline War Risk Insurance Premiums To Sky Rocket

Airlines face a tripling of war-risk insurance premiums after recent events, including the shooting down of MH17 in Ukraine.
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Charter & Fractional

European Air Charter Basks in Summer Vacation Boom

Fluctuations in Avinode’s pricing index were more moderate.

Dubai Int’l Reopens to Bizav Following Runway Rehab

Business aircraft traffic welcomed back to facility after project’s completion.
Rotorcraft

FAA Plans To Revisit Rotorcraft Certification Standards

Commenters indicated a substantial interest in revising and restructuring the certification standards, prompting the FAA review.

Signature Acquires Scottsdale FBO in Landmark Deal

The 11-year-old facility includes a 12,000-sq-ft terminal and 145,000-sq-ft hangar.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014

NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.

BBA Aviation CEO Notes 15 Months of Growth in U.S. Bizav Flying

Pryce is predicting continued recovery in the North American market in the second half.

FlightSafety Fields Third Gulfstream G650 Simulator

First two Gulfstream G650 simulators are in service at FlightSafety’s learning center in Savannah, Ga.