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The Weekly of Business Aviation - June 30, 2014

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Intelligence

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Intelligence: Executive Jet Management Receives European AOC

Jun 30, 2014
Executive Jet Management, NetJets’ aircraft management and charter operation, recently received its European Air Operating Certificate (AOC) and is…
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Intelligence: Industry Strongly Backs Hart Nomination For NTSB Chairman

Jun 30, 2014
The White House announcement last week of its intent to nominate Christopher Hart as the next chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board…

Safety/Training

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Investigation Underway Into German Aerial Collision

Jun 30, 2014
German authorities are investigating the loss of a Learjet after the aircraft collided with a German air force Eurofighter Typhoon. Two people died…

Appointments

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Appointments

Jun 30, 2014
GLENN HAUSMANN was promoted to manager of FlightSafety International’s facility at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Hausmann joined the LaGuardia…

Business Aviation Briefs

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Business Aviation Briefs: Scorpion To Make Seven-Stop U.K. Trip Before Tattoo, Farnborough

Jun 30, 2014
With nearly 100 hr. of flight testing under its belt, Textron’s Scorpion demonstrator will make a seven-stop trip to the U.K. in preparation for its…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Executive AirShare Adds Learjet 45XR To Buffalo Airport Fleet

Jun 30, 2014
Executive AirShare added another type to its Great Lakes/Mid-Atlantic fractional fleet at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) with the…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Sonoma Jet Center Joins Signature Select Network At Schulz Airport

Jun 30, 2014
Sonoma Jet Center at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) has become the newest member of Signature Flight Support’s Signature Select…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Landmark Aviation Still Growing Charter, Management Fleet

Jun 30, 2014
Landmark Aviation, which continues to expand its fixed-base operation network, also continues to grow its charter and management fleet. The company…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Fort Myers Airport OK’d As Gateway For Reagan National

Jun 30, 2014
Base Operations at Page Field in Fort Myers, Fla. (FMY), has been granted status as a gateway for Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Business…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Arinc Direct, Kobev International Develop Pilot Training Program

Jun 30, 2014
Arinc Direct has teamed with Kobev International to develop a new FANS 1/A and CPDLC training program for business aviation pilots. The program…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Bell Helicopter To Distribute FDS Voice, Video, Flight Data Recorders

Jun 30, 2014
Bell Helicopter was named a distributor for North Field Data Systems’ (FDS) voice, video and flight data recorders. Bell will distribute the systems…

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jun 30, 2014
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2013-1090; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-017-AD; Amendment 39-17873; AD 2014…

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Jun 30, 2014
July 14—ISTAT Reception at the Farnborough International Airshow, Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, www.istat.org/Airshow July 14-20—Farnborough…

Airports

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Santa Monica To Ask Voters To Preserve City Authority Over SMO

Jun 30, 2014
The Santa Monica City Council is looking to add an “alternate” measure to the November ballot asking voters to preserve the city’s control over Santa…

Airframers/Suppliers

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Citation X+ Approval Caps Busy Cert Month For Cessna

Jun 30, 2014
Cessna Aircraft reclaimed its highly prized fastest civil aircraft title with U.S. FAA certification of its new Citation X+, which bests Gulfstream’s…
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Continental Motors Adding Avionics To Expanding Capabilities

Jun 30, 2014
Continental Motors Group, which in the past year acquired diesel engine maker Thielert Engines along with the Reims Aviation F406 twin-engine…

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Guidance On Model Aircraft Sparks Opposition

Jun 30, 2014
The U.S. aeromodeling community has reacted strongly against the FAA’s interpretation of legislation designed to protect model aircraft operators…
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FAA Temporarily Extends Long Island Helo Route

Jun 30, 2014
FAA is extending a mandatory helicopter route over Long Island in New York for two more years, a move the agency says will provide it time to fully…
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TSA, FAA Seeing Progress With TFRs

Jun 30, 2014
While the number of temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) has increased, FAA and Transportation Security Administration officials say they are making…

Programs

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Bombardier Begins Challenger 350 Deliveries To NetJets

Jun 30, 2014
Days after securing U.S. FAA certification for its newest Challenger, the 350, Bombardier officially delivered the first to NetJets, the launch…

Operations

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Directional Revives Skyjet Charter Brokerage

Jun 30, 2014
Directional Aviation has “revived” the Bombardier Flexjet’s former Skyjet brand, creating a new unit that consolidates the charter brokerage…

Research & Development

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Manufacturers Appeal For Consistency On ADS-B Rule

Jun 30, 2014
Manufacturers are urging FAA to remain consistent in its approach to ADS-B, warning that any indication of variances will create confusion and…