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Avfuel Adds to Network Footprint

Five locations join the company’s domestic network.
Aircraft

Garuda’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Falls Flat

Big losses in first half and heightened competition prompt second look at growth strategy.
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Avionics

Ruag To Market Jetcraft HUD Vision Access

Under the agreement, Ruag will sell and install the enhanced flight vision system.
Avionics

ASIG Adds to FlyTab EFB Approved Model List

The AML STC is available for both U.S. and Canadian operators of the types covered by the STC.
Avionics

CMC Highlights GPS Landing System Sensor

The unit can act as a completely independent precision approach system.
Airports

RFP To Be Issued for Aspen Airport FBO

Airport authorities need to determine the location of the facility before issuing the request for proposal.
Airports

California FBO Chain Joins UVAir FBO Network

The three locations of Sacramento Jet Center (SACjet) are the most recent additions to the UVair FBO Network.
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Airports

Miami FBO Joins Ascent Brand

Orion Jet Center at Opa-Locka Executive joined the World Fuel Services preferred network of FBOs.
Airports

Mexican Provider Expands Its Network

International Corporate and Cargo Services now operates nine FBOs in Mexico.
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Training and Workforce

Upset Training for Jet Pilots–In a Jet

Florida program takes unusual attitudes to the extreme
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Avionics

Two new Apps by Aerovie Make Flying Safer

Aerovie apps are tackling challenging safety problems, including Pireps and comprehensive flight-tracking.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Rebuts Pentagon's Audit of Reaper Buy

The report from the Pentagon's inspector general relies on outdated information, contends the Air Force.
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Accidents

Year-to-date Bizav Safety Record a Mixed Bag

Business jet accident fatalities are up slightly, while those for turboprops declined in the first nine months of 2014.
Accidents

Socata Issues Operator Bulletin in Wake of TBM Crash

The letter, addressed to operators of the entire TBM fleet, reviews the TBM’s pressurization and emergency oxygen systems.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.
ATC

FAA’s NextGen Program Leader To Speak at NBAA Convention

This will be the first industry event at which Bolton provides a roadmap for further NextGen development.
Charter & Fractional

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.
Avionics

Garmin Angle of Attack Indicator for Genav Aircraft Is Now Being Shipped

System displays safety-enhancing AOA and audible alerts throughout critical phases of flight.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.
Avionics

Marshall Aerospace To Develop Fans 1/A+ Solution for Bombardier Challenger 604

The solution will be available as a Bombardier Service Bulletin.
Aircraft

Raytheon Wins Air Force Contract for Drone, Missile Radar

The value of the contract could be as high as $72 million.
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Accidents

Accidents: October 2014

Preliminary, factual and final reports
Rotorcraft

Pyrohelia: ‘Otto’ Goes to the Disco

Nighttime shows provide plenty of work for the Schweizer 300 with the clown face.
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Safety

North Sea Industry Implements Safety Measures

New emergency breathing systems are in use; study of passenger body size and shape will yield results soon.
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Rotorcraft

NHV, Blueway To Merge Helo Operations

Newly formed European-based is targeting the heart of the North Sea market.
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ATC

Chicago Bizav Traffic Moving Following ATC Center Fire

The FAA expects ZAU ATC center will be fully operational by October 13
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Accidents

Brazil Issues Final report on King Air Accident

Pilot-in-command’s decision to descend below minimums was cited as a major factor.
Safety

FAA Requires Some Pilots to be Re-Tested for Competence

All were initially examined by DPE Bruce Kalashian from the Fresno FSDO.
Avionics

Aireon to Offer ADS-B Aircraft Tracking for Free

Aireon tracking system will come online as the next generation of ADS-B receiver-equipped satellites is launched.