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Accidents

Conquest Crash Kills Five Near Capetown

The aircraft was conducting an air ambulance flight when it crashed on August 16.
Safety

FAA Updates De-icing Holdover Times Guidance

Updated guidelines cover Type II, III and IV de-icing fluids.
FBOs

African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One

Astra Aviation will be among the first companies to use FBO One to support airline and cargo operations, in addition to executive charter.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, Jet Aviation Partner on Global Express Wi-Fi

The companies are seeking an STC to be aimed at the retrofit market, for type owners and operators seeking to take advantage of airborne Wi-Fi.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Profile: PlaneSense Takes A Unique Heading

The turboprop operator is adding jets to the mix.
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Avionics

Updates Needed for Iridium SatVoice with Safety Services

Changes will be required to installations of Part 121, 125 and 135 SatVoice systems by November 2016.
Safety

California Repair Station Faces FAA Penalty

Leading Edge failed to conduct drug-and-alcohol tests for employees in safety-sensitive positions, contends the FAA.
Safety

Ph.D Candidate Seeks Input on Mx Tech Decision-Making

The study’s goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of time and money spent reworking aircraft discrepancies.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

2015 Cabin Electronics Report

Cabin systems continue to evolve as new technologies debut.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Delta Jet Center

An airline-owned FBO makes a name for itself in Cincinnati.
Aircraft

Honeywell and Dutch Air Force Agree To Long-term Support Deal

Closer working on maintenance and parts supply should improve the operational availability of over 100 aircraft
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Regulations and Government

Certification, Safety Remain Reauthorization Focus

While most debate focuses on ATC reform, FAA reauthorization will tackle an array of issues.
Accidents

Sikorsky S-76C+ Crashes in Lagos

Six people died in the Sikorsky S-76C+ crash.
Aircraft

German Airline has Big Plans for a Little Bizjet

Hahn Air has used the Cessna CJ4 as a miniature airliner since 2012.
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FBOs

Epic Expands International Fuel Price Postings

Current fuel prices will be available for more than 200 countries through Fuelerlinx.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AG&T Lightweight Glass OK’d for Aircraft Interiors

EASA approved the company's ultra-thin glass mirrors and panels in a Falcon 900.
Aircraft

Jordan Chooses PC-9M As New Trainer

Pilatus won another competition for turbo-trainers; continues to also deliver PC-7 MkIIs and PC-21s
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FBOs

Air Wilmington To Add Capacity for Large Aircraft

Air Wilmington broke ground on a new 21,000 square foot hangar
Accidents

NTSB Points To Carburetor in Harrison Ford Crash

NTSB's probable cause cites engine loss that followed the unseating of the carburetor main metering jet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Warns Of Criminal Charges As UAS Sightings Spike

The FAA issued a stern warning about unauthorized drones use as the number of pilot sightings have already nearly tripled so far this year.
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Airlines

Emirates Plans World’s Longest Flight

Dubai-Panama City Service to Last 17 Hours, 35 Minutes
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Maintenance and Modifications

FSI Selects Aeroglobo for P&WC Training in Brazil

The training will be offered at the company's facility in Botucatu.
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Airports

Sint Maarten’s SXM Airport Intensifies Hub-Development Efforts

Already a gateway for the Northeast Caribbean, the facility has set its sights on drawing more traffic from the U.S., Europe and South America
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Accidents

TSB: Power Lines Lacked Standard Safety Markings

The power line lacked the standard triangular markings to warn the pilot of the upcoming intersection with another line, according to the board.
Aircraft

Boeing Boosts Outlook on Indian Growth, ASEAN Open Skies

Raises 20-year forecast for India to 1,740 airplanes
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FBOs

FBOs Consolidate at Texas Airport

The location will be offering triple Avtrip points for fuel purchases through the end of October.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks New Leasing Deal, Plans Regional Expansion

The global helicopter lessor, looks to expand its presence in Latin America.
Aircraft

First Impressions: Embraer Legacy 450

Embraer’s mid-light business jet is surprisingly quiet and very capable.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Revenues Climb, but Earnings Stumble in Q2

NetJets results were buoyed by a 62-percent increase in aircraft sales but tempered by aircraft cancellation fees.
Airports

Thales Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Mobile ILS System

The company will deliver two production-representative versions of its D-ILS system to the Air Force by July 2018.
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