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Aviation Groups Slam ‘USA Today’ Story on GA Safety

Story “fails to acknowledge the significant progress general aviation manufacturers have made to improve safety,” noted GAMA.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Thanks Genav Caucus for Opposition to User Fees

“We have always maintained that anything a user fee can do, a fuel tax can do better and more efficiently,” he said.

Three Dog Night To Headline at NBAA/CAN Soirée

Charity event will feature a silent and live auction, as well as a cocktail networking hour and a dinner.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.
Rotorcraft

Airbus X3 Demonstrator Now Part of Paris Air and Space Museum Collection

The helicopter set an unofficial speed record of 255 knots a year ago.

EVO Jet Services Opens U.S. Subsidiary to Serve North American Customers

U.S. entity allows EVO to provide faster service to clients and eliminates currency fluctuation or bank-fee issues.

Embry-Riddle Aero University, LL Johns & Associates Join NARA

NARA members must follow a code of ethics.

Colorado Aviation Groups Seek Signatures for Aviation License Plate Project

Project is designed to help raise awareness of the importance of aviation and the economic impact it has in the state.
Rotorcraft

Brazilian Production of EC725 Makes Progress

Previous EC725s for the nation's armed services were only partially assembled in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements.
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Aircraft

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin
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Industry Braces for ‘Tsunami’ of Aircraft Retirements

Experts predict 1,000 retirements per year from commercial fleets by 2024.
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Engines

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens West Coast Parts Distribution Center

New center will shorten delivery time and reduce shipping costs.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Singapore Named Authorized R-R 300 MRO

Facility becomes first RR300 authorized MRO shop in Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications

AV8 MRO Offers Flat Rate Fee on Hawker Gear Overhaul

Firm gives operators a choice of pricing methods and turn time.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Obtains AS/EN9100 Certificate for VIP Completions

Certification covers design, development and manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications

PPG Aerospace Adds Packaging Capabilities in France

Company offers coatings and sealants offered in customer-friendly packaging.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Dynamix Receives EASA Bell 412 NVG STC

The company will modify two Bell 412EPs for Atlantic Airways.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jody Jaraczewski Joins Spirit Aeronautics

As director of sales and marketing he will be responsible for creating and implementing overall commercial sales strategies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense Names Lee Taylor COO

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. will lead operations from the company’s Colorado base.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Airworthiness Directive Proposed for Airbus Helicopters

Revised AD adds repetitive visual inspection to current inspections for certain tail rotor pitch horn assemblies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airworthiness Directive Targets Rolls-Royce BR700

Certain fuel metering units must be removed.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MQ-8B Fire Scout Flies with New Surveillance Radar

The multi-mode radar will increase situational awareness and threat warning in a high-traffic littoral environment, according to the company.
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Aircraft

A350-900 Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain

The Airbus A350-900 ran through a battery of tests in temperatures exceeding 104 deg F.
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Bizjet Market Improving, but Recovery Still Elusive

Average asking prices for business jets last month declined 1.9 percent month-over-month and 7 percent year-over-year.

NASA Pitches In To End Overland Supersonic Flight Ban

NASA aeronautics researchers are presenting their work on how people on the ground perceive low sonic booms.
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