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FBOs

High Plateau Ventures Acquires Denton FBO, Charter Unit

The acquisition includes more than 150,000 sq -ft of hangar space.
Aircraft

Sea Turtle Rescue Seeks Emergency Transport

Endangered sea turtles need flight from Boston for rehabilitation.
Charter & Fractional

Union Drive Under Way for Pilots at TMC

Teamsters Local 1108 is facilitating a union representation vote by pilots at Travel Management Company later this month.
Rotorcraft

EC135T3 Entry Into Service Imminent In Italian Alps

Upgraded version features stronger performance at altitude.
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Regulations and Government

EU Adds Libya to Safety 'Black List'

Seven more airlines may no longer fly into the EU.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Grants Second Round of '333' Exemptions to Fly Drones

The FAA on December 10 granted four companies permission to operate drones under a special provision of the 2012 FAA reauthorization act.
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Aircraft

Spirit Sheds Gulfstream Wing Work

Triumph will take over G280 and G650 wing programs, making it the supplier for four of Gulfstream's five in-production models.
Aircraft

Unmanned K-Max Tested for Firefighting

The Indago can be used by firefighters to identify hot spots more precisely through heavy smoke and then transmit that data back to the remote operator.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA To Supersede Robinson Helicopter Rotor Blade AD

New AD adds a terminating action to previous inspection requirements.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airline Pilots Recommend Go-Slow Approach on Drones

The Air Line Pilots Association contends that pressure to introduce drones into the U.S. national airspace system should not override safety.
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Aircraft

Airstrikes Slow Over Iraq and Syria

Difficult targeting decisions cited; long campaign foreseen
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IATA Adjusts Profit Forecast Upward

Industry group now expects world's airlines to make $19.9 billion this year.
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Accidents

NTSB Releases Early Details on Phenom Crash

The aircraft’s flight data recorder produced good quality data, according to the NTSB.
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Avionics

Navy Approves Production of F/A-18 Infrared Tracking Pod

The U.S. Navy will begin low-rate initial production of an infrared search and track capability for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Aircraft

Delivery of First A350 Delayed

Airbus "working hard" with Qatar to reschedule
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Airports

GA Groups Oppose Canadian Airport Consultation Proposal

The measure stems from an effort to increase public consultation on new airport projects.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation To Provide Avionics Support in Vail

The company is working with Vail Valley Jet Center to provide support at Eagle County Airport.
Airports

FAA, Industry Mull LED Airport Lighting Issues

There is concern that LED airport lights have not been tested with enhanced vision systems, night-vision goggles and HUDs.
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Seahawk was preferred to the NH-90
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Maintenance and Modifications

Point Innovation Launches AllureAero, VIP Interiors Division

The company recently relocated to an expanded facility to support its growing client base.
Aircraft

Viking Names Thor African Dealer

Viking Air, manufacturer of the Twin Otter 400, is to be the regional sales representative for sub-Saharan Africa.
FBOs

ExecuJet Wins Bombardier Plaudits

ExecuJet has again been named as Bombardier’s best Authorized Service Provider. The Swiss company has also launched a new loyalty scheme.
Airports

Ukraine and Ebola Hit Global Bizjet Market, Says Jetex

Flight support group sees business growing in the Middle East and beyond especially in the long term.
Training and Workforce

CAAi To Host Open-Access SMS Training Courses in UAE

CAAi sees the need for organizations in the Middle East to understand that the ICAO SMS regulatory framework is critical.

Lufthansa’s Refurb of “Flying Telescope” Just Completed

AKA Sofia, for Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, the big jet is operated jointly by NASA and the German Aerospace Centre.
Aircraft

Empire Aviation Adds Global Express XRS to its Fleet

Formed in 2007, EAG offers various aircraft management services, depending on the needs of the owner, including acquisition and charter.
Maintenance and Modifications

Arabasco OK'd To Provide Challenger 605 Service

Arabasco to offer Challenger 605 maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Earns Safety Approvals

MRO recognized for its safety and environmental programs
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Maintenance and Modifications

Eastman Aviation Solutions Lubricant Academy Now Open

Program designed to keep technicians current on lubrication issues
Charter & Fractional

ACSF Industry Audit Standard-registered Operators Post Strong Safety Record

IAS operators logged an accident rate of 0.162 per 100,000 flights hours versus 0.54 for Part 135 and fractional operators combined, says ACSF.