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Accidents

Weather, Training Factors in Brazil Campaign Crash

Brazilian investigators point to IMC conditions and a lack of training on missed approaches in the 560 XLS+ in the August 13, 2014 crash.
Charter & Fractional

Alerion Aviation Forms Out of JFI Jets, ACP Jets Merger

The recently combined company today rolled out its new identity.
Airlines

Atlas Air Plans Purchase of DHL Carrier Southern Air Holdings

The acquisition will add Southern Air's Boeing 777 and 737 freighters to the Atlas Air fleet of Boeing 747s.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster: IG Report Underscores Need for ATC Reform

DOT IG releases the latest of a series reports critical of the FAA's ATC practices, saying past reforms are not producing results.
Aircraft

Cutter Aviation To Put HondaJet on Display

Cutter Aviation has scheduled a series of events in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to highlight the recently certified aircraft.
Airports

Heli-Shuttle a Hit at Biggin Hill

The London-area helicopter service has really taken off over the past year
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Accidents

CJ Pilot Reported Autopilot Failure Before Fatal Crash

A CitationJet pilot told controllers that his autopilot had failed, along with other instruments, shortly before the aircraft crashed Monday in Utah.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers Six Helos to California Law Enforcement

Two each to the California Highway Patrol and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and one each to the Los Angeles and Ontario Police Departments.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers First EMS-config 407GXP to Air Methods

This is the first of what could be up to two hundred 407GXPs delivered by Bell to Air Methods over the next decade.
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FBOs

JetNet Adds Airport/FBO View, Aircraft Usage to Aerodex

Airport/FBO view provides an analysis tool for companies providing or looking to provide operational support at a specific airport.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Stage 5 Noise Standards for New Aircraft

The FAA provides a longer compliance timeframe for aircraft weighing less than 121,254 pounds mtow.
Aircraft

GE To Build Engine for Textron T-prop in Czech Republic

Facility is expected to open in 2020 to develop and manufacture new turboprop engines in the 1,000 to 2,000-shp range.
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Aircraft

Airlines Queue Up as Iran Sanctions Lifted

Airbus, Boeing to vie for some $20 billion in business
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Airports

WingX: Bizav Traffic in Davos To Double During 2016 WEF

During the 2015 World Economic Forum, from January 20 to 24, a total of 1,174 movements were recorded at four nearby airports.
Aircraft

Bombardier Reports C Series Ramp Up Progressing On Schedule

Swiss International Airlines crews arrive in Canada for flight training
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Regulations and Government

GA Industry, Caucus Leaders Take Separate Paths on ATC

GA caucus leaders back reform, GA industry urge caution.
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Aircraft

Embraer Cuts First Metal for E195-E2

Fabricates first part of central fuselage II
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FBOs

FBO Fuel Sales Survey Notes Majority Increase in 2015

Based on steadily increasing totals over the past several years, 2016 could be a breakout year for the U.S. FBO industry.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bohlke To Earn Caribbean’s First Part 145 Approval

The full-service FBO on St. Croix will provide call out service to other islands.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Expands Authorizations

Jet Aviation opened shop in Vienna in September 2014 with plans to expand capabilities to a range of aircraft.
Aircraft

F-22 Performs over Syria/Iraq Despite Comms Issues

The stealthy air defense fighter has proved adaptable to coalition multirole combat
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Europe Names Christe CEO

Christe succeeds Christof Spath who stepped down after holding the position for a year.
Avionics

Associated Air Center Receives BBJ CPDLC STC

The installation is part of the Fans upgrade.
Regulations and Government

FAA Corrects Overflight Notams

Erroneously excluded previous less restrictive security regs for aircraft registered in Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and British V.I.
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Land at Van Nuys

The General Dynamics subsidiary is awaiting final approval to establish its first West Coast FBO at the Los Angeles-area bizav hub.
Aircraft

Setouchi Sells Small Stake in Quest Aircraft

Quest hopes to leverage relationships of new investor to expand global reach.
Safety

Wyvern Wingman Relaxes Pilot Recency Requirements

Pilot recency requirements reduced to reflect “continuing advancements” in flight training, avionics, maintenance and safety management.
Aircraft

Thales Steps Up Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Civil aviation bodies such ICAO and EASA have begun tackling the cybersecurity problem too.
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Airports

AsBAA Praises New Bizav Customs Port at Zhuhai Airport

In addition, Zhuhai Airport officials also approved operations of smaller general/business aviation aircraft.
ATC

Austrian ATM Supplier Frequentis Acquires Germany's Comsoft

Frequentis acquired Comsoft in an insolvency proceeding, bringing together two suppliers of advanced air traffic management systems.
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