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Avionics

FAA Outlines LOA Process for Foreign GNSS Approaches

Process allows FAA inspectors to issue a Letter of Authorization to Part 91 operators to fly GNSS approaches in some countries outside the U.S.
Accidents

Two Falcons, One King Air Damaged in Ramp Collision

Neither the toe brakes nor emergency braking slowed or stopped the Falcon 2000 from hitting a Falcon 50 and King Air C90.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Rolls Out Second 525 Prototype

Bell remains on track to complete flight testing with five ships flying an estimated 1,500 hours by the end of next year.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

The main focus of the new training standards is for those who intend to pursue a career as an airline transport-rated pilot.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Asks Labor Department To Rethink Overtime Proposal

NATA fears proposal would harm aviation businesses and deter promotions.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Set to Launch Online Charter Booking Engine

Charter booking portal promises real-time pricing.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Set for Late October First Flight

Company expects to finish final aircraft-level ground testing and inspection by end of this month
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Airlines

BMI Regional, Loganair To ‘Rationalize’ Operations

Headquarters consolidation, relocation of maintenance facility among changes proposed by new parent company
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Names Two Executives to Head Unmanned Aircraft Effort

Gibson and Lawrence replace the former manager of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, formed in 2012.
FBOs

College Senior Develops FBO Fuel-order Software

Digitizing the fueling process should lead to fewer errors and miscommunication.
Safety

Aviation Safety Forum To Be Held at NBAA 2015

Topics discussed will include runway excursions, fitness-for-duty, data sharing, professionalism and procedural compliance and airport/ground handling.
Airports

New Customs Facility at Van Nuys Means Easier Bizjet Access to LA

New Customs Facility at Van Nuys Means Easier Bizjet Access to LA
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Accidents

Torqued: Routine Manual Deviations Can Have Major Safety Consequences

The mechanics were candid about the maintenance errors that began the chain of events that ultimately led to the in-flight emergency.
Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Blog: The Tragic Lameness of the SDR Database

The FAA and aviation industry are not making effective use of the Service Difficulty Reporting database.
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Airlines

Korean Air Pilots Protest Influx of Malaysian Flight Crew

Fear secondment plan will further delay promotions
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Maintenance and Modifications

Composite Material Handbook-17 Tutorial Offered

Industry engineering guidelines and regulatory guidance and policy published since 2011 will be discussed.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Singapore Service Center Gets Aussie Nod

The facility can service Australia-registered Challengers and Globals.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Launches Online Recruiting Tool

AeroJobs.org will allow aviation businesses to reach millions of job seekers on the web and through social media.
Avionics

Pentastar Aviation Awarded Gulfstream GV Wi-Fi STC

Duncan's avionics team can approve the use of onboard portable electronics onboard aircraft with wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots.
Rotorcraft

Northrop Grumman Wins Army Countermeasures Contract

The Common Infrared Countermeasures Systems will eventually protect hundreds of helicopters and other aircraft from missile threats.
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Aircraft

Harrods Special Edition Eclipse 550 Promotion Extended

Eclipse distributor Aeris Aviation teamed with Harrods to display a Harrods Special Edition variant, complete with custom paint scheme.
Sustainability and Environment

NBAA Urges EPA To Respect Global Emissions Efforts

NBAA stresses EPA should rebuff a push by some environmentalists for a more stringent standard.
FBOs

Sheltair Announces More Upgrades at its MacArthur FBO

The latest efforts bring Sheltair’s investment in updates to this facility to $1.1 million.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Interior Specialist Offers Homogeneous Lighting Panel

France-based Sela also offers lighting control app.
Fuel

JetFuelX Aims To Make Jet Fuel Pricing More Transparent

JetFuelX operates with most major fuel vendors to provide a quickly searchable electronic database of fuel prices.
Airlines

Aeroflot To Absorb Rival Airline Transaero

Flag carrier to control more than half the Russian market
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Safety

Aviation Safety Specialist Jack Piehl Passes Away

Piehl was a founding participant of the Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference and pioneer in aviation safety audits.
ATC

TCAS, ADS-B Unreliable on East Coast During September

Airspace affected is over Virginia, North and South Caroline, Georgia and Florida.
Safety

Student Seeks Input on Professionalism in Aviation

Doctoral candidate looking for people to take a 10- to 15-minute survey.