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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD for PT6A Compressor Turbine Blades

The purpose of the AD is to prevent failure of CT blades, which could result in damage to the engine and the airplane.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Develops Fix for Grounded F-16Ds

More than 80 of the aircraft have been grounded since cracks were discovered in the canopy sill longerons this summer.
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Aircraft

FAA Approves Garmin G3000-equipped Citation CJ3+

This approval marks the first changeover from the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system to the G3000 avionics in the current CJ series.
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Rotorcraft

AAIB Issues Findings on London Helicopter Crash

The light twin hit a 719-foot-high crane jib, killing the pilot and a pedestrian in the street.
Regulations and Government

FAA Selects Four Unleaded Aviation Fuels for Phase One Testing

The goal is for government and industry to work together to have a new unleaded aviation fuel by 2018.
Rotorcraft

FAA Asks Los Angeles Helicopter Traffic To Use Discrete Squawks

Request will help FAA improve situational awareness and gather more specific data about helicopter movements and helicopter noise.
Aircraft

Navy's FA-XX Discussion Includes Modifying F-35C

Modifying the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is part of what the U.S. Navy wants to discuss with contractors in a series of “technical interchange meetings."
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Aircraft

Bombardier CSeries Resumes Flight Testing

Returns to air after a three-month hiatus
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FBOs

Indiana Airport Votes To Build Own FBO

The new facility will eventually supplant the current Atlantic Aviation facility, destined for removal in January 2016.
FBOs

Atlantic Bets Big on Vegas Ramp

The project addressed leveling issues and repaired distressed areas with a covering of new asphalt.
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FBOs

Air Elite Inducts First Latin American FBO

Aerocardal is World Fuel Services’ preferred ground handler and fuel distributor for bizav at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
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Training and Workforce

Lazy-Eights Aims To Give ATP Candidates a Boost

The new website looks to pair private aircraft owners with prospective ATPs looking for some flight time on their way to 1,500 hours.
Rotorcraft

CMC’s FMS, GPS Selected for Airbus EC225e

CMA-9000 flight management system and CMA-5024 GPS/Waas landing system have been selected on the Airbus Helicopters EC225e.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oceania Gets Bike Rack Nod

The 120-pound system can hold up to six bicycles (three on each side).
Avionics

SiriusXM Simplifies iPad Weather Display

Pilots can subscribe to SiriusXM’s weather and radio products using an iPad that wirelessly connects to the new SXAR1 receiver.
Avionics

IntelliAudio Adds Dimensional Sound to PS Engineering Audio Panel

PS Engineering tapped into research conducted by the U.S. Air Force’s Wright Patterson Air Force Laboratory to develop IntelliAudio.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: September 2014

Rules taking effect this year and beyond.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pats Aircraft Systems Gets New Owner

Moelis Capital Partners acquired the company from Wayzata Investment Partners.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Joins BE Aerospace Portfolio

BEA plans to expand its product and service offerings in the airliner and business jet markets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Chooses USB Supplier

The growing use of portable electronic devices and the need to replenish their power has made USB ports a hot commodity in the cabin interior worlds.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Painters Adds Paint Hangar

The one-bay, 32,000-sq-ft facility (its second in Spokane) accommodates aircraft up to a 757-300.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Executive Dreamliner To Get Bubble Wall

London’s VIP Completions will provide the bubble wall–the world’s first for a private airliner–for a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for an undisclosed customer.
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Regulations and Government

EASA’s Focus Evolves from Rulemaking to Oversight

Europe's civil aviation authority moves to “more homogeneity.”
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Engines

Timchenko's Jet Remains Grounded by U.S. Sanctions

Russian businessman Gennady Timchenko's G650 cannot be operated in the absence of product support that is blocked by U.S. government sanctions.
FBOs

Vnukovo Lays Claim to ‘Busiest Bizav Airport in Europe’ Title

Expanding helicopter operations is the next logical step
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Training and Workforce

Thales Gets EASA Nod for Alps-based AS350 Sim

The Thales Training Academy is the first European facility to operate a full flight simulator for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 Ecureuil.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Stevens Aviation GYH

Facility fuses Southern hospitality and modern technology.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Base Operations at Page Field

The Florida FBO sees traffic soar as the days get shorter.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Software Can Help Owners Comply With Complex Tax Laws

Upcoming changes to U.S. tax law could affect how aircraft owners account for depreciation and expensive repairs.
Aircraft

E-2D Aerial Refueling System Completes Design Review

With the completion of the PDR, the program advances to critical design review, moving closer to manufacturing the system.
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