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Regulations and Government

GAMA Briefs House Genav Caucus on ‘Critical Issues’

GAMA president Pete Bunce explains the need for the Part 23 rewrite and reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
Regulations and Government

Air Charter Broker Pleads Guilty To FET Violation

The IRS said that Air Royale collected FET from its customers totaling $489,784, but passed on only $29,286 of this amount to the agency.

Smaller Exhibit Area Planned for LABACE 2014

A large tent will be positioned at the venue entrance, so that all LABACE visitors must go through the booth area to get to the static display area.

Gulfstream Reminds Operators To Check Flight Control ‘Integrity and Freedom’ Before Takeoff

Company reminds flight crews of the importance of adhering to flight procedures published in Airplane Flight Manuals.
FBOs

Vancouver FBO Becomes Licensed Signature Flight Support Facility

Signature Vancouver, located at Vancouver International Airport, is the third Canadian facility for the FBO chain.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Donates G100, Aircraft Components to Savannah Technical College

The aircraft is a former Gulfstream Field and Airborne Support Teams aircraft that flew technicians and parts to customers with AOG issues.

CAE, Caverton Helicopters Partner on Flight Sim Center in Lagos

CAE will be providing “turnkey solutions” that include the start-up, maintenance and operation of the six-simulator-bay training center.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Portal Victor Taps Northover as Chief Marketing Officer

Company preparing to launch its new business-to-client app and enter the U.S. market later this year.
ATC

Nav Canada Nears Completion of Nationwide ILS Upgrade

When completed, the program will comprise 110 ILS systems at new locations and replace ILS legacy systems.
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Boeing Partners Get ASTM Approval for New Biofuel

A new biofuel developed by Amyris and Total called farnesane has won approval for use as a component of airliner jet fuel.
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Aircraft

Business Jets Fly Athletes to the 2014 Special Olympics

Business Jets Fly Athletes to the 2014 Special Olympics
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Preliminary GIV Crash Report Focuses on Flaps and Gust Lock

Report raises more questions than it answers

Australia Introduces Safety Regulation Reforms

Safety authority proposes a new approach after drawing flak in a government report.

EASA Boss Warns Against Complacency After Fatality-Free 2013

Safety record for aircraft registered in European states continues to improve.

FAA Approves Commercial UAS Flights in Alaska

Hand-launched unmanned aircraft the first to be approved for over-land operations in the U.S.
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Star Navigation Offers Real-Time Aircraft Tracking

The new Star-ISMS system is seen as a supplement to flight data recorders.

Brazilian Helicopter Crash Kills Soccer Star and Four Others

Helicopter departed in the middle of the night in good weather.

Airport Attack in Karachi Leaves 28 Dead

Karachi Airport’s VIP terminal was the focus of the assault.

Gulf of Mexico Helicopter Crash Kills Two

Oil rig workers were unsuccessful at rescuing pilot and passenger.

UN Safety Conference Begins in Nepal

Event focuses on improving aviation safety in Nepal.

Meridian Crash Claims One

Weather was poor at the time of the HPN accident.
Aircraft

Boeing 787-9 Wins Certification

Approval paves the way for Air New Zealand to take delivery of the first production example early this summer.
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Aircraft

The F-35B Is Vertically Challenged

The vertical landing restrictions that are emerging cast doubt on an important part of the operational utility of the F-35B.
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Sukhoi T-50 Prototype Suffers Fire On Approach To Land

A fire above the right air intake was promptly extinguished after the airplane had landed, according to Sukhoi.
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Gulfstream IV-SP Crash Investigators Eye Control Wheel Gust Lock

The Gulfstream IV-SP’s mechanical gust lock system locks the ailerons and rudder in the neutral position and the elevator in the down position.
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ATC

India Completes ADS-B Ground Network Installation

The Airports Authority of India commissioned the installation of ADS-B at 14 of the nation's airport in 2014.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Cabin Preview

Bombardier Global 7000 Cabin Preview
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Rotorcraft

State Department Awaits Delivery of Sikorsky S-61Ts

Reasons for delays in the delivery of S-61T helicopters for use in Afghanistan remain unclear.
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Aircraft

Aerostar Pitches for More Overhauls of MiGs

Aerostar of Romania is about to complete a contract to overhaul, re-life and upgrade eight Mozambique MiG-21s at its Bacau base.
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Bizav Flying Climbing in North America, Says Argus

Overall, activity climbed by 1.9 percent year-over-year in May.