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Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations
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Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack
Airports

Chicago DuPage Runway Project Wraps Under Budget

$11.4 million runway improvement will make it a more hospitable destination for the latest class of large-cabin business jets.
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Aircraft

Turbine-powered Diamond DA50 Makes First Flight

Two years after the aircraft concept was unveiled, a Ukrainian-built turboprop powered the maiden sortie.
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Airports

UK CAA Mulls London Northolt Clampdown

London-area airports win recognition that Northolt is unfairly skirting airport regulations.
Maintenance and Modifications

RGV Aviation Joins TBM Service Center Network

Daher-Socata expects strong market development for its turboprops in the region.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Raises Downtime Compensation for G1000 Install

The company guarantees it will install a G1000 suite in 15 working days.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Geneva Receives More Repair Approvals

Canada, Azerbaijan, San Marino and Guernsey authorize the facility as a repair station.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aviation Adds Gulfstream G200 Maintenance

The MRO now services Gulfstream, Beechcraft, Hawker, Bombardier, Cessna and Embraer models.
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Regulations and Government

GAO Reports on FAA Certification and Foreign Approval of Aviation Products

Critics cite delays that are not currently being addressed by the FAA.
Safety

Safety Investigators Call for Papers

ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.
Safety

ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea

NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.
ATC

Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.
Safety

IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks

Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation

Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Submits Orion Drone for World Endurance Record

Aurora Flight Sciences said its Orion unmanned aircraft system flew for 80 hours during a flight in December.
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Regulations and Government

Operator Groups Urge FAA Help To Lower ADS-B Cost

Only 8,800 general aviation aircraft have equipped for ADS-B so far, and industry leaders warn cost is a 'serious obstacle' to equipage.
Airports

FAA Debars Syracuse Airport Owner

Bank fraud scheme diverted airport money to other sources
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.
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Rotorcraft

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Aviation Technologies Adds Hawker 4000 Support

Services include fault history, database analysis, pre-buy assistance and other technical support.
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Regulations and Government

Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs

The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.
Fuel

Bristow Takes Long View of Oil Price Slide

The oil-and-gas company is proceeding with its commitments to buy and lease new helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Brazil’s Petrobras Flying into Headwinds

The company is embroiled in an international corruption scandal that could limit its future access to capital markets and retard exploration projects.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Announces Management Appointment

Stephen Foster named director of operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Aviation Offers Four-year Paint Warranty

The company can design and paint traditional and exotic paint schemes for customers of aircraft the size of a Falcon 7x and smaller.
Rotorcraft

In-gearbox Sensor Detects Failures Earlier

In EASA-funded research project, Cranfield University successfully tests crack detection system at full scale.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”
Regulations and Government

FAA Working To Improve Certification, Official Says

Progress has been uneven in expanding use of designee system, FAA certification chief concedes.
Charter & Fractional

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.