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Canada Expected To Clear Gulfstream Jet Certifications

Canada Expected To Clear Gulfstream Jet Certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says a long-running certification dispute with Canada over Gulfstream business jets may soon be resolved, according to Reuters. On Tuesday, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters that he expects Transport Canada to approve several Gulfstream models that have been delayed for years, possibly as soon as this week. Transport Canada

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Vista Orders 40 Challenger 3500s

Private aviation group Vista, the parent company of VistaJet, is expanding its fleet. The company said Wednesday that it has ordered 40 Challenger 3500 business jets from Bombardier, with options for up to 120 additional aircraft. The purchase will expand capacity for Vista’s membership after another year of “double-digit” growth in its subscription-based program product,

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BVLOS is Growing. Are We Ready to Share the Skies?

BVLOS is Growing. Are We Ready to Share the Skies?

The FAA’s push to normalize beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations has reached a critical moment. And yes, while that’s technically drone news, it impacts the safety and operations of everyone else in the skies, too. A new Government Accountability Office report published Tuesday essentially said that BVLOS operations are here to stay

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Signature Aviation Launches Portal For Pilots, Operators

Signature Aviation rolled out a new online portal aimed at simplifying trip management for pilots and operators across its network, the global FBO chain announced Wednesday. The platform, called Signature Vision, is designed to give customers direct access to reservations, service requests, pricing, and trip updates in a single dashboard on the company’s website. According

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1984 Piper PA-31P-350 Mojave Is a Cabin-Class ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1984 Piper PA-31P-350 Mojave Is a Cabin-Class ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1984 Piper PA-31P-350 Mojave. For pilots looking to graduate

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Report: FAA Shut Down El Paso Airspace for Military C-UAS Testing

The FAA on Wednesday morning abruptly lifted a temporary flight restriction (TFR) for airspace in El Paso, Texas, which officials said came as a surprise to local government officials, airport leadership, and air traffic controllers (ATCs), including those at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center. “There is no threat to commercial aviation,” the agency

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FAA Closes El Paso Airspace For 10 Days, Grounds All Flights

FAA Closes El Paso Airspace For 10 Days, Grounds All Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a 10-day shutdown of the airspace surrounding El Paso International Airport (KELP), effectively halting all commercial, cargo, and general aviation traffic through late Feb. 20. According to the Associated Press, a notice posted on the agency’s website cites “special security reasons” for the temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), but

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Does a Low Flying Complaint Automatically Equal an FAA Violation?

Does a Low Flying Complaint Automatically Equal an FAA Violation?

Question: Does the FAA have a definition of what constitutes “careless or reckless operation?” In ground school we learned about a student pilot who was accused of [that] by someone who lives near the airport because he allegedly flew too low when he was coming in for a landing. Answer: From your description this sounds

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