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UK Avionics Shop Now Services Honeywell RTA-4B Wx Radar

Ametek Aerospace & Defense subsidiary Muirhead Avionics can now perform anything from a bench check to a full overhaul the RTA-4B radar.
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Airports

NBAA: Tell Us About Your SMO Noise Violations

Under the new runway configuration, the noise monitors are 735 feet closer to the beginning of the takeoff roll, increasing the risk of noise violations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rose Aircraft Signs On as PWI Cabin LED Lighting Dealer

Through the agreement, Mena-based Rose Aircraft Services will carry the full line of the lighting company's interior fixtures.
Aircraft

Boeing, Embraer Eye 'Potential Combination'

Talks ongoing as Airbus and Bombardier finalize plans for the European venture to take a 50.01 percent stake in the CSeries program.
Aircraft

Boeing Steps Ahead Towards MQ-25 Contract

The company has already completed a prototype to meet the U.S. Navy’s requirement for an unmanned aerial tanker.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Flight-time Limit Proposal Raises Concerns by EBAA

Amendments would broaden flight-time limititation rules to cover air taxi, emergency medical service and single-pilot commercial operations.
ATC

FAA Committee Calls for Mandatory Drone ID and Tracking

Calls for remote ID and tracking of drones with data sent to an internet database via both direct broadcast and network publishing.
Aircraft

Textron Begins Delivery of Nine-ship King Air Order

The King Air 250s and lon3 350 to CanWest Air will replace the company's B200 air ambulance fleet.
Aircraft

F-35 Gets Bad Report Card from UK Legislators

A parliamentary watchdog’s report listed cost and technical concerns that were not allayed by LM or UK government officials.
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Maintenance and Modifications

UK Ab Initio Mx Training Provider Gets UAE OK

Resource Group provides basic courses for new entrants along with modular programs for experienced engineers.
Aircraft

Rising Demand at Piper Leads To Increased Staff

As it faces more deliveries, the airframer has seen its largest employment growth in nearly a decade.
Avionics

EASA Issues Final Electronic Flight Bag Rule Proposal

Rules introduce operational approvals for Type B EFB applications for all operators, and integrate ICAO standards and recommended practices.
Aircraft

Mahindra Sticks With Hartzell for New Airvan 10

The choice for the 10-seat utility turboprop continues a long association between the aircraft series and the prop maker.
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Training and Workforce

WCA Seeking Applicants for $10,000 in Scholarships

Women in Corporate Aviation is seeking scholarship applicants and creative new sources of fundraising.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Introduces Phenom Wheel Exchange Program

Aero Star Aviation, which specializes in the Embraer light jets, says the components will help it minimize AOG downtime and reduce costs.
Regulations and Government

NBAA's Saucier To Retire

Saucier played an integral role in the establishment of nearly 20 regional groups.
FBOs

Harrods Offers Temporary Parking Fix at London Luton

The FBO will offer five additional aircraft spots at the busy gateway for the next several months.
Airports

Lily Patents Environmentally Friendly Helipad

The pad captures all aircraft fluids, including jet fuel and de-icing liquid, and has a built-in heating system for snow and ice abatement.
Airports

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.
FBOs

Cutter Helps Corporate Pilot Hit by Wildfire Losses

Cutter Aviation is participating in a charity to help the HondaJet pilot and his family after they lost their home and all their possessions in the blaze.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Proposes Parts Approval Revisions

Once implemented, manufacturing requirements for non-critical parts would be alleviated, decreasing manufacturing costs “without affecting safety."
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Expands King Air STC for Anti-skid Brakes

The 330/300LW series is the latest to receive an STC from the FAA for the Advent eABS system. Additional approvals are expected soon.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Broker Desk Marks Good First Year

Worldwide group says local offices for charter sales, and central broker desk in Luton, has worked well.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Intros Premium Support for Jet ConneX

Provides customers with outage notifications, coverage alerts, on-site support from Satcom Direct and guaranteed response times.
Airports

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATEC Study: AMT Schools Need To Boost Enrollment

27 percent of aircraft mechanics are age 64 or older, but AMT graduates entering aviation represent only about 2 percent of the total workforce annually.
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Aircraft

Russian Amphibious Beriev BE-200ES Drops Water in Dubai Airshow Flying Display

Russian Amphibious Beriev BE-200ES Drops Water in Dubai Airshow Flying Display
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Aircraft

UAE Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Flies at Dubai Airshow

UAE Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Flies at Dubai Airshow
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Training and Workforce

FSI Gets Nod for Maintenance Training in India

FSI has a cooperative agreement to provide training at the Deccan Charters facility at Jakkur Airfield.
Regulations and Government

U.S., EU Agree To Tighten Aviation Collaboration

The amendments to existing agreements call for collaboration on pilot licensing, trainers and ATM modernization.