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Bizjet Discounting Veil Lifted in Nigeria Order
The Nigerian government’s announcement last week that it is buying two Falcon 7Xs and one Gulfstream G550 for its presidential fleet has yielded a rare loo
Cessna, IAM Start Contract Negotiations
Cessna Aircraft and the union that represents 2,300 of the company’s factory workers–the International Association of Machinists Lodge 774–began contract n
Maintenance and Modifications
Williams FJ44s Ground Tested on Nextant 400XT
Nextant Aerospace recently began full-power ground runs of its 400XT with the Williams International FJ44-3AP engines, the company announced yesterday.
Engines
IAE Establishes Fix for V2500 Turbofan
International Aero Engines (IAE) has identified a problem area with some of its
Engines
Honeywell Begins Delivery of Upgraded Engines for UK Chinooks
Honeywell has delivered the first batch of 28 T55-L-714A turboshaft engines and fielding kits to the UK's Ministry of Defence for its
Dart Helicopter Services Partners with Hawker Pacific for Parts Distribution
Dart Helicopter Services (DHS), a producer and distributor of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories, has entered into an agreement with Hawker P
Organizers: Labace a Success
The Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Labace) has not only matured this year but has become a financial cornerstone for the organiz
China To Study Second Beijing Airport
Chinese authorities plan to begin a feasibility study for a second airport to serve Beijing.
Charter & Fractional
$65K Penalty Proposed for Flight Options Hazmat Violation
The FAA is seeking a $65,000 civil penalty from fractional-share operator Flight Options for shipping a package that leaked a hazardous material.
U.S. Issues Cross-Appeal of WTO Findings on Airbus
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) yesterday appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body two findings in the
Aircraft
Israel Confirms F-35 JSFs, Despite Local Opposition
Israel has agreed to acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Aircraft
Oman To Buy More F-16s, and Switch Recce Pod Provider
Oman is set to buy a further 18 Lockheed Martin F-16 Bloc
Aircraft
Huge U.S. Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia Pending
Reports from Washington suggest that a new arms package being assembled for Saudi Arabia could reach record proportions, as much as $60 billion.
Aircraft
New F-35 Fire-Control System Begins Flight Testing on CATBird
Lockheed Martin has begun flight testing a new sensor for the F-35's targeting system, developed by the company's missiles and fire-control division.
Training and Workforce
Upset Training Offered by Tucker/jetAviva Partnership
Sean Tucker’s Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety, which provides aerobatic and upset recovery training in King City, Calif., has partnered with light jet br
Regulations and Government
FAA Intros Airport Safety Technology Program
Following the FAA’s groundbreaking System Engineering 2020 support program to advance NextGen, Kate Lang, the agency’s associate administrator for airports
Regulations and Government
Former Tetraethyl Lead Exec Settles Bribery Case
A former business director of Innospec, the world’s only manufacturer of tetraethyl lead (TEL) used to boost octane in avgas, and a third-party agent for t
Aircraft
IAM Reopens Negotiations with Hawker Beechcraft
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers began contract negotiations with Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) today.
NBAA Forum Brings Good News to Chicago
More than 800 people participated in the NBAA regional forum held at DB Aviation at Waukegan Airport north of Chicago yesterday.
Accidents
Judge Refuses To Hear Brazil Midair Crash Witnesses
The criminal trial of the American pilots of the
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC, TAP partner on T-prop service
Pratt & Whitney Canada and the Brazilian maintenance and engineering division of TAP Portugal announced an agreement to provide "comprehensive engine overh
Maintenance and Modifications
Viking Teams with Avtrak for Mx Tracking Services
Viking Air of Victoria, British Columbia, will use the Avtrak GlobalNet platform to support its factory maintenance tracking program–Viking MX.
Maintenance and Modifications
Executive Flight Services Opens at Midwest National
Executive Flight Services, a subsidiary of Kansas City, Mo.-based Executive AirShare, has established a maintenance base at Midwest National Air Center (GP
Maintenance and Modifications
GIV Wireless Internet Available through Constant
Constant Aviation, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility headquartered at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, is offering a supplemental type ce
Maintenance and Modifications
AKV Cycle Counters for Montana Firefighting Helos
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has received five AKV cycle counter systems for its Bell UH-1 fire-fighting and utility
Accidents
Details of Roush Premier Crash Released
The NTSB has released the preliminary report on the crash of a Hawker Beechcraft Premier IA during the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wis.
Safety
FAA Policy Would Change Circuit Breaker Practices
The FAA has issued a draft policy memorandum that seeks to change attitudes about circuit breaker use in electrical systems and how pilots deal with popped
