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Bombardier Challenger 350 Gets OK from Transport Canada

The 350 has a new wing with canted winglets, an increased mtow of 40,600 pounds and more fuel capacity.
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FreeFlight CEO: No Advantage To Delaying ADS-B Installs

The functionality of an ADS-B unit bought today would be the same as one bought in 2020.

Citation Special Olympics Airlift Takes Off on Saturday

More than 100 owners and operators have donated their private aircraft, along with pilots and fuel, to transport Special Olympics athletes and coaches.

FltPlan Releases Go App For Android Devices

App delivers most of the website’s functionality and additional features such as geo-referenced approach and taxi charts and a moving map.
Rotorcraft

Unoccupied Helicopter Left Running Kills Pilot

Witnesses said the empty helicopter became airborne, hit the ground and rolled over, its rotor blades striking and killing the pilot.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Selects Jet Aviation as Its FBO Provider in EMEA

Jet Aviation will provide dedicated handling services to Luxaviation’s managed fleet of almost 100 aircraft at its FBOs.

Boeing Business Jets Logs Second Widebody Bizliner Order in 2014

Latest order is for a BBJ 777-300ER to an undisclosed customer.

Court Rules That Aircraft Hangars Are ‘Removable Trade Fixtures’

Hangars were found to be the sole property of the tenant, not the master leaseholder.

Microturbo e-APU60 Gets FAA Approval

The APU, which has already been selected for the AgustaWestland AW189, is designed to “meet the demands of new-generation more-electric aircraft.”

Airshow Organizer F&E Taps Jetex as Host FBO for MEBA, Dubai Airshow

At these events, Jetex will provide aircraft pushback and towing to all show aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities

Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swiss Select Hermes 900 as New UAS

The Hermes 900 will replace the modified IAI Ranger UAVs, which are reaching the end of their life cycle.
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Ecuador Receives Airbus C295; Gunship Sale Could Be Imminent

Ecuador's air force will take three C295s by year-end and retire the last of its Avro 748s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Reduces Workforce in Nashville

MRO contracts in response to decreased demand.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Brazil Service Center Relocating Facility

Support team in place for FIFA World Cup.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier São Paulo To Support World Cup

FAA & EASA approved maintenance available
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Extends Bond Australia Support Deal

The Vector leasing program is customized to support Bond’s specific requirements in the Australian offshore market.
Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation Gets EASA Challenger Approval

Dubai facility can now offer line maintenance support to customers operating the Challenger as well as the A320 and Global Express.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Part Returns Peruvian Presidential B737 to Service

Mainteance project included new interior and paint.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Receives FAA Approval for Gulfstream G650

FAA approval follows EASA approval received last month.
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Air Service Qualifies as Maintenance Facility for Cirrus Aircraft

German Aviation Authority approves Atlas for Cirrus maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Euravia Names Dave Wark Sales Support Director

Wark will consolidate engine support to new and existing customers to strengthen Euravia’s after-sales activities.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rick Wielebski Announced as GM of Landmark Aviation at BFI

Wielebski joins Landmark from Atlantic Aviation.
Aircraft

Emirates Cancels A350 Order

The Airbus A350 orderbook shrunk by 70 airplanes with Emirates' recent order cancellation.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Expects To Start Operations this Summer

Company obtained its operating permit from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which puts it one step away from operations.
Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Allocates $15.86B for FAA in FY2015

Appropriations are $580 million more than the Obama Administration requested for the agency.
Regulations and Government

SMO Airport Charter Amendment Heading to Fall Ballot

Group delivers signatures to the Santa Monica city clerk for a charter amendment requiring voter approval for any plans to redevelop the city’s airport.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Expands Plant as Helicopter Exports Take Off

Company also doubled its workforce and expects to ramp up production to 50 helicopters next year.

Nevada Test Site To Research UAS Standards and Ops

The FAA granted Nevada a two-year Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to use an Insitu ScanEagle UAS at Desert Rock Airport.