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Jeppesen Simplifies, Lowers Pricing Structure for Mobile FliteDeck Charts

Jeppesen also announced new features and functionality today for Mobile FliteDeck.
FBOs

Norwood FBO Plans Stalled by Alleged Misconduct at Airport Commission

Company claims infighting is intensifying a campaign being waged by certain members to thwart the planned FBO.
Rotorcraft

Genesys HeliSAS STC’d for Robinson R44

System allows for heading and nav hold, as well as vertical speed and altitude hold.

Beaudoin Tightens Reins at Bombardier

The CEO seeks more direct control over the company's four business units.
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Aircraft

Embraer to assemble new Legacies in Florida

Certification of the fly-by-wire Legacy 500 is imminent.
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Aircraft

Bombardier In Talks with Chinese about Q400 Production

As threats to its Russian venture gather, Bombardier has turned to China as another possible source of turboprop collaboration.
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American Champion To Offer Diesel Scout

The company would offer the Austro E4 to make the aircraft more attractive to markets where 100LL fuel is either absent, scarce or prohibitively expensive.
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SocialFlight Adds ‘Things To Do Nearby’ Feature

Pilots can click on a button on the SocialFlight website or app to find interesting activities near airports.
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Blackhawk and JSSI Strike Engine Upgrade Deal

JSSI customers will have the option to upgrade to new Blackhawk conversions in place of standard overhauls.

Stemme Relaunches S10VT, Touts Remos Deal at AirVenture

German motorglider manufacturer expanding its reach after management change.
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Engines

Continental Expands Diesel Aircraft Engine Product Lines

A number of aircraft OEMs have selected Continental Motors diesel engines for jet-A-powered light airplanes.
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Aircraft

Investigation Halted into AgustaWestland AW101 Sale to India

The helo maker has agreed to pay a fine which, it claims, is an admission of wrongdoing or liability.
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Aircraft

Summit Interior Certified in Quest Kodiak Turboprop

Quest Aircraft has delivered 120 Kodiak single-engine turboprops since starting production in 2007.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Applauds TSA on Repair Station Security Rule

The TSA has issued guidance adopting ARSA’s position regarding when an on-airport repair station is responsible for large aircraft on its property.
Maintenance and Modifications

D’Shannon Aviation To Relocate To Oshkosh Aviation Business Center

D’Shannon is moving from Nascar engineering hub Mooresville, N.C.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Dedicates Two New Buildings

Western Aircraft’s $4.4 million expansion in Boise is to meet increased demand.
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Safety

Tampa Bay Schedules 4th Annual Safety Day

Maintenance issues top agenda.
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Receives Garmin Platinum Award

Banyan offers full range of Garmin products.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Gains King Air STC for All Aircell Wi-Fi Products

The STC allows airplane activation for all Wi-Fi standards including A, B, G and N.
Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Offers Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck

Combining the G1000H with the safety and handling qualities of the 480B make this an exceptional helicopter.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Africa Named PT6A-140 DOF

The MRO offers mobile repair team support for a range of additional P&WC powerplants.

Gulfstream Names Frey to Oversee Global Service Centers

Frey oversees the company’s three international service centers.
Safety

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive NPRM for Sikorsky S-92A

The proposed actions are intended to alert and prevent MGB oil loss.
Aircraft

Boeing 787-10 To Be Assembled Exclusively in South Carolina

North Charleston gets responsibility for buidling longest Dreamliner
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Enders: Airbus Order Cancellations No Cause for Alarm

Most of the cancellations of orders for more than 200 airplanes came as no surprise, according to the CEO.
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Embry-Riddle Debuts Free Online Aviation Class

The aeronautical university’s Aviation 101 course is intended to give students an introduction to the aviation industry.

Enstrom Gets FAA Approval for G1000H Cockpit

The all-glass flight deck will offer simplicity, safety and situational awareness benefits to the OEM’s 480B helicopter.

Aspen Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Aspen revealed new ADS-B OUT solutions and a partnership with the Geico Skytypers at AirVenture 2014.
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GAMA Continues Aviation Design Challenge

The high school contest will be back for a third year as it continues to gain steam.