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Charter & Fractional

Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet

Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.
Regulations and Government

NATA Anticipates FET Ruling Soon

The National Air Transportation Association believes a new NPRM on the issue of federal excise taxes on aircraft management services is imminent.

SMO Airport Officials Accused of Conflict of Interest

The legal wrangling over the proposed closure of California’s Santa Monica Airport continues.
Regulations and Government

NATA Provides EU TCO Guidance

Adhering to EASA Third Country Operator program application deadlines can help operators avoid a disruption of service to Europe.

Cessna’s M2 Gets EASA OK

Deliveries of the new light jet to Europe can now begin.
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Mobile FliteDeck Pro for Windows 8 Released

The new program from Jeppesen offers worldwide navigation charts on Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablets, and allows split-screen dual application usage.

Tennessee Airport to Launch Major Renovation Project

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport will see renovation of both runways and a taxiway reconfiguration over the next six years.
Rotorcraft

FAA Extends Long Island Helicopter Rule

Agency seeks more time to ponder whether to make the New York North Shore Helicopter Route permanent.
Charter & Fractional

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.

California Aviation Hall of Fame Honors Initial Class

A group of local luminaries is chosen for enshrinement in the Golden State’s newly launched aviation pantheon.

NBAA Announces Flight Attendant Scholarships

NBAA member companies step up to provide career development support for this year’s 42 flight attendant/flight technician scholarship winners.
Aircraft

F-35A Flights at Eglin Suspended After Fighter Catches Fire

The pilot of the Joint Strike Fighter conventional takeoff and landing variant aborted the takeoff “due to a fire in the back end of the aircraft.”
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787 ELT Fire Caused by Improper Battery Wiring

AAIB develops five safety recommendations for the FAA focused on lithium battery technology.
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North Sea Offshore Helo Pax To Get Improved EBS in July

Training with new emergency breathing systems is to start shortly, and a study of body size and shape study is under way to make egress safer.

GIV Pilot Offers Control Lock Operating Suggestions

GIV operators are reminded to adhere to operating procedures on gust lock activation.

Distraction Cited in Airbus Near CFIT

An A320 pilot’s inputting of an incorrect altimeter setting nearly caused a CFIT accident.

FAA Updates In-Flight Fire Advisory Circular

FAA wants to be certain crews understand their roles and onboard equipment.

Westwind Accident in Huntsville Claims Three Lives

Westwind gained little altitude before rolling into the ground.

French Air Traffic Controllers To Strike

French ATC strike will run from June 24 to June 29.

Sweden Approves First Remote Control Tower

Remote control tower could begin operations this fall.

NTSB Will Hold Meeting on Asiana 214

Safety Board Meeting will detail the probable cause of the July 2013 crash.

NBAA Reminds Pilots To Master Cockpit Technology

Long user manuals can add to the burden of understanding new cockpit technology.
ATC

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.
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Aircraft

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.
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Training and Workforce

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.
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Aircraft

Cessna Spools Up Citation Latitude Production Line

Assembly of the midsize business jet includes several technological advancements, according to Cessna, such as the use of new automated robotics and ergono
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Congress Must Support Airports Both Big and Small

“Airports are a key component in our transportation system, and they are an important element in business aviation operations,” Bolen said.