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Regulations and Government

FAA Unions Speak Out Against ATC Privatization

Unions say ATC functions are "inextricably intertwined" with FAA other functions and they would oppose both for profit and nonprofit structure.
Aircraft

Piaggio Begins Avanti Evo Deliveries

First customer will use the twin pusher-prop aircraft in charter operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Completes Falcon 7X C-Check

A refurbishment project was completed at the same time.
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Airlines

Southwest Pilots' Union Joins Battle Against Gulf Carriers

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association adds its name to the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies coalition of U.S. airlines and unions.
ATC

Sweden's LFV Inaugurates First 'Remote Tower' Operations

The state-owned air navigation service provider claims to be the world's first ATC organization to manage an airport remotely.
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Aircraft

New Piper M-Class Makes Public Debut

Company is displaying production copies of the M350 and M500 at its static display, while the M600 is being represented in mockup form
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Engines

Superior Developing Gemini Diesel Aircraft Engines

The 100-hp Gemini 100, intended for light sport aircraft, will be the first in the new engine family to be fielded by Superior.
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Aircraft

Mooney Reveals M10 to U.S. Market

M10T is a fixed-gear, composite trainer; M10J has more luxury, amenities and a higher-horsepower engine.
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Aircraft

Cessna Caravan Gets New Interior, Celebrates 30 Years

The new interiors, which improve cabin comfort and functionality, are immediately available and customer deliveries have begun.
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Aircraft

Poland Chooses European Helicopters and American Missiles

The Airbus Helicopters Caracel and the Raytheon Patriot missile system will boost the country’s military capability.
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Avionics

Aerovie First Aviation App for Apple Watch

The aviation EFB and navigation app’s latest version supports Apple’s Watch with unique new features for pilots.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Adding Destinations, Aircraft

The all-you-can-fly membership charter service operates nine PC-12s and will add another five this year.
FBOs

Signature Dedicates Renovated Facilities at DTW, STL

The Detroit renovations follows Signature's acquisition of the former Metro Flight Services FBO less than a year ago.
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Aircraft

Electric Reversible Propeller STC'd for Aviat Husky

Available for retrofit or as a factory option, the $30,000 system is being demonstrated by the company on a float-equipped Husky this week.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Take New Look at Science of Aircraft Noise

The agency is surveying airports about noise impact after communities complained that PBN procedures heightened noise.
Aircraft

787 Seat Supply Delays Continue But Solution Is Close

Boeing engineers working with Zodiac to resolve delivery delays
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Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Returns to Sun ’n’ Fun Show

Company’s entry-level Phenom 100E and 300 light jets are being showcased.
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FBOs

Epic/UAS Fuel Partnership Goes Live Globally

Epic fuel customers can make purchases through more than 3,000 locations worldwide.
Airlines

ANA Rescues Struggling Japanese Low-cost Carrier Skymark

Teams with private equity fund to resuscitate bankrupt budget carrier
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Aircraft

Quest Shows Kodiaks, Nears Composite Float STC

Company’s appearance this week in Lakeland, Fla., comes just one week after the Kodiak made its European airshow debut at Aero Friedrichshafen.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

X-47B Accomplishes First Unmanned Aerial Refueling Mission

The Northrop Grumman-built unmanned combat demonstrator will be retired now that it has completed its final test objective.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Adds Utility EC145 to Product Line

The utility variant features increased payload, standardized interior and equipment list designed for multi missions.
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Training and Workforce

ASU Pilots Train with PilotEdge Simulated ATC

The PilotEdge live air traffic control system for flight simulators helps trainee pilots learn how to interact with controllers.
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Hosts Wx Center at SNF 2015

Company partnering with SkyVector to provide flight planning, weather and flight-plan filing for attendees at Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In.
Aircraft

Avidyne Touchscreens Selected for Sun Flyer Trainer

All-electric trainer aircraft to include low-power, high-fidelity touchscreen displays from Avidyne.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Again Holds Scavenger Hunt at SNF

The grand prize, a custom desktop aircraft model worth more than $500, will be awarded to the contestant with the most points.
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Aircraft

FAA Proposes $430,000 Civil Penalty Against Beechcraft

Civil penalty proposal stems from customer reports of fuel leaks on 43 Barons produced between January 2012 and November 2013.
Regulations and Government

Key Lawmaker Introduces ATC Privatization Bill

Rep. Mica introduces privatization bill as FAA reauthorization talks increasingly focus on ATC governance.
Rotorcraft

Former Carson VP Faces Jail for Crash Record Fraud

Federal government charged that Carson executive falsified helicopter performance charts to obtain more than $50 million in Forest Service contracts.
Rotorcraft

East Hampton Expected To Adopt Curfews at KHTO

Proposal would impose new curfews for all aircraft and operating limits on noisier aircraft.