All General aviation articles – Page 260
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FAA approves next phase of ADS-B ground rollout by ITT
FAA has cleared the way for its automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) network prime contractor, ITT, to roll out the next generation surveillance...
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India's airlines in call for more government assistance
India's struggling carriers have so far received only a limited response to their call for help to counter current troubles
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Bird strike emerges as open rotor concern
AIMEE TURNER BRISTOL Open rotors could fall fowl of birds Bird strike damage protection rules could emerge as a key design hurdle facing developers...
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NewsEASA nod for Eclipse 500
The European Aviation Safety Agency has certified the Eclipse 500 very light jet in Europe, opening the company to sales in the 37 European Union countries and providing a much needed marketing boost for the embattled US airframer.
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NewsSouthwest emerges as bidder for ATA’s LaGuardia slots
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is attempting to enter the heavily-trafficked New York airspace through a $7.5 million bid for 14 slots at LaGuardia airport...
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NewsIndia's Kingfisher wants to sell stake to foreign airline
India's Kingfisher Airlines is looking to sell an equity stake to raise cash and has called on the Government to ease restrictions on foreign airlines owning...
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TSA to extend Large Aircraft Security Programe comment period
The US Transportation Security Administration says it will extend the comment period on its controversial Large Aircraft...
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Linear Air wins $1.3m funding for expansion plans
US air taxi operator Linear Air has secured $1.3 million to help fund the company's expansion...
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Cirrus stretches SJ-50 Vision fuselage
Cirrus Design has stretched the fuselage of its SJ-50 Vision to enhance low-speed performance of the...
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Australia to maintain private pilot medical certificate rules
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has decided to keep the present system for the issue of private pilot medical...
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General aviation briefs
Cessna says it is still on track to begin deliveries of its Model 162 SkyCatcher during the...
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Research shows pilot training is the best investment against catastrophic accident risk
The latest global airline safety analysis by the UK Civil Aviation Authority indicates that, despite advancing technology...
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FAA aims to extend its space tourism rules worldwide
Development of personal spaceflight safety oversight should be part of a United Nations process separate from existing international aviation organisations,...
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Diamond turns to avgas to fuel DA42
Diamond Aircraft's search to replace the diesel powerplant supplied by insolvent Thielert has led to a new DA42, the L360, powered by twin Lycoming IO 360...
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The language of fuel management
Frances Jones formed FJ Aviation in April this year, becoming the UK's only female independent jet fuel management consultant. She has worked in aviation for 27 years and specialised in fuel for more than a decade
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UTAir order cements AW139 assembly plans in Russia
A letter of intent to purchase as many as 49 AgustaWestland AW139s assembled in a new plant in Russia adds credence to a new 50-50 joint venture between...