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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI To Offer Hourly Cost Mx Seminars in South America

The company wants to educate operators about the benefits of the programs it offers.
Charter & Fractional

Jetdebit Launches Digital Jet Card with Fixed Fees

Jetdebit.com will charge charter clients a fixed service fee of 8 percent.
Accidents

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.
Avionics

Apple iOS 8.4 Fixes External GPS Issues

Previous iOS 8.3 update introduced a problem that rendered some external GPS devices unable to send location data to the mobile device.
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Harvest Bumper Crop of June Orders

Leasing companies account for majority of sales activity
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Accidents

Report Says TransAsia Pilot Shut Down Wrong Engine

CVR recordings indicate confusion in cockpit
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York
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Safety

FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm

In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.
ATC

FAA Defines Oceanic Airspace

The U.S. is responsible for ATC services over the domestic U.S. and certain areas beyond.
Safety

TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children

Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Landmark New Orleans Lakefront

A Resurgent Lakefront Airport is helping keep the good times rolling in New Orleans.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Premier To Expand Reach with DAT Acquisition

Acquisition will provide Premier with not only 60,000 sq ft more space but also a background working with regionals, King Airs and helicopters.
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Adds Select Locations

FBOs in Vienna, Austria, and Camarillo, Calif., join Signature Select program
FBOs

Leading Edge OK'd To Open FBO at Roberts Field Airport

The company expects to begin operations at the airport, which offers a pair of 7,000-foot-plus runways and a helipad, by the beginning of next month.
Aircraft

One Aviation Introduces Eclipse Special Edition

Factory-refurbished Eclipse 500 SE will be upgraded to include nearly all new features introduced on the Eclipse 550.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Likely Pushed to September

Chairman Shuster is expected to delay release of the FAA reauthorization bill until close to when House floor consideration is scheduled..
Aircraft

Airbus To Build A330 Completions Plant in China

Plans call for construction of new completions and delivery center in Tianjin
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Airports

Bizav Sees Little Operational Impact in Greece

Debt crisis is as of yet having limited impact on the conduct of business aviation in that country.
Safety

FAA, Industry Summit Focuses on GA Fatal Accident Rate

The FAA remains focused on working with industry to curb leading fatal accident causes, such as loss of control.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: July 2015

Upcoming regulations for the next year and beyond
Accidents

Accidents: July 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Airlines

India’s SpiceJet Shows Signs of Life

Return of lessor confidence could signal start of turnaround
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Regulations and Government

EPA Opens Comment Period for Aircraft Emissions Rules

EPA will hold a public hearing and review comments as it moves toward regulating GHG emissions from aircraft.
Environment

United Takes $30 Million Stake in Biofuels Firm

Airline plans to participate in as many as five projects near its hubs
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Maintenance and Modifications

Second Falcon 900 ‘Go Ship’ Set To Enter Service

The customer-support jet will be based at Falcon Jet’s North American headquarters at Teterboro and is one of two fielded by the French airframer.
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Aircraft

PlaneSense Takes Delivery of Its First Nextant 400XTi

Jet will be available as an upgrade for PC-12 share owners, several of whom have been asking for faster or longer-range aircraft.
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Airports

UK Government Stalls Over Heathrow Expansion Plan

Independent commission recommends third runway for London Heathrow Airport
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swedish Firm To Deliver First Drone Helicopter to China's AVIC

CybAero signed an agreement with Aviation Industry Corporation of China to deliver 70 APID One remotely piloted helicopter systems.
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Rotorcraft

Bell's 525 Relentless Logs First Flight

The new super-medium twin features sidestick fly-by-wire controls.
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Safety

AIN Blog: Lessons from a Train Wreck – Why Cabin Safety Matters

Accidents in other transportation sectors provide plenty of lessons for those of us in aviation.