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Regulations and Government

NATA Anticipates FET Ruling Soon

The National Air Transportation Association believes a new NPRM on the issue of federal excise taxes on aircraft management services is imminent.
Regulations and Government

NATA Provides EU TCO Guidance

Adhering to EASA Third Country Operator program application deadlines can help operators avoid a disruption of service to Europe.
Rotorcraft

FAA Extends Long Island Helicopter Rule

Agency seeks more time to ponder whether to make the New York North Shore Helicopter Route permanent.
Charter & Fractional

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.
Accidents

Authorities Cite Approach ‘Mismanagement’ in Asiana Crash

Asiana Flight 214's crew mismanaged their approach and failed to adequately monitor airspeed.
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ATC

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.
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Aircraft

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.
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Aircraft

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements.
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Rotorcraft

Brazilian Production of EC725 Makes Progress

Previous EC725s for the nation's armed services were only partially assembled in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Cessna Spools Up Citation Latitude Production Line

Assembly of the midsize business jet includes several technological advancements, according to Cessna, such as the use of new automated robotics and ergono
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Congress Must Support Airports Both Big and Small

“Airports are a key component in our transportation system, and they are an important element in business aviation operations,” Bolen said.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Thanks Genav Caucus for Opposition to User Fees

“We have always maintained that anything a user fee can do, a fuel tax can do better and more efficiently,” he said.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.
Rotorcraft

Airbus X3 Demonstrator Now Part of Paris Air and Space Museum Collection

The helicopter set an unofficial speed record of 255 knots a year ago.
Training and Workforce

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.
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Aircraft

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin
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Aircraft

A350-900 Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain

The Airbus A350-900 ran through a battery of tests in temperatures exceeding 104 deg F.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MQ-8B Fire Scout Flies with New Surveillance Radar

The multi-mode radar will increase situational awareness and threat warning in a high-traffic littoral environment, according to the company.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens West Coast Parts Distribution Center

New center will shorten delivery time and reduce shipping costs.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Singapore Named Authorized R-R 300 MRO

Facility becomes first RR300 authorized MRO shop in Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications

AV8 MRO Offers Flat Rate Fee on Hawker Gear Overhaul

Firm gives operators a choice of pricing methods and turn time.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Obtains AS/EN9100 Certificate for VIP Completions

Certification covers design, development and manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications

PPG Aerospace Adds Packaging Capabilities in France

Company offers coatings and sealants offered in customer-friendly packaging.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Dynamix Receives EASA Bell 412 NVG STC

The company will modify two Bell 412EPs for Atlantic Airways.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jody Jaraczewski Joins Spirit Aeronautics

As director of sales and marketing he will be responsible for creating and implementing overall commercial sales strategies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense Names Lee Taylor COO

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. will lead operations from the company’s Colorado base.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Airworthiness Directive Proposed for Airbus Helicopters

Revised AD adds repetitive visual inspection to current inspections for certain tail rotor pitch horn assemblies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airworthiness Directive Targets Rolls-Royce BR700

Certain fuel metering units must be removed.
Engines

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.
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