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F-35s Cross The Atlantic Ready for UK Show Debuts

Neelam Mathews

Adapting the heavy supersonic weapon to the Su-30MKI has not been an easy task.

Brahmos Missile Finally Takes Flight on Indian Sukhoi Fighter

Gregory Polek

Repair efforts on CVR from crashed Airbus A320 continue 

Egyptair FDR Data Confirms Smoke in Cockpit, Avionics Bay

Chris Pocock

Two years after an abortive attempt, the stealth jets are making their first appearances in Europe.

Chad Trautvetter

Over the last decade, 70 new midsize to large-cabin business jets worth around $3.5 billion were delivered to customers in India.

Global Jet Capital Bullish on Bizjet Growth in India

Crew failed to respond properly to uncommanded autofeather 

TransAsia Crash Report Cites Pilot Error

Its new FBO complex is the only operation on the south side of the airport field, allowing for easier access to major highways.

MAC Jets FBO Opens at Maine's Portland Jetport

Agreement reach by AsBAA and HKIA officials allows certain remote-stand maintenance tasks for MROs in Hong Kong.

AsBAA Makes Headway on Bizav Access at Hong Kong's HKIA

Business aviation accounts for more than 17,000 direct and indirect jobs in the country, of which more than 6,000 are in manufacturing.

Forum Seeks To Unlock Switzerland's Bizav Potential

Gordon Gilbert

At about 300 feet during the initial climb at night, there was an instrumentation failure that affected the information on the primary flight display.

PC-12 Primary Display Outage Being Investigated

During a static test run earlier this month, the engine control was positively checked throughout the whole power range

Flaris Starts FJ33 Runs as LAR 01 Nears First Flight

R&D will focus on human factors research in areas such as aircrew health monitoring and helmet fatigue.

New Helicopter Training and R&D Center Opens in Canada

Book includes a section on importing and exporting aircraft and an explanation of the process of obtaining an STC.

Duncan Aviation Offers No-cost Aircraft STC Resource

Mark Huber

Move is designed to thwart a proposed plan by Helicopter Flight Services (HFS), operating as HeliNY, to establish a helitour base from a barge.

City Council Votes Down Yonkers Heliport 

Samantha Cartaino

Constant Aviation will provide 24-hour services at three airports in the Cleveland area during the Republican National Convention. 

Constant Aviation To Provide Mx Services during RNC

Super-midize jet completed the 3,377-nm/6,254-km journey in exactly seven hours, at an average speed of Mach 0.82.

Gulfstream G280 Logs Speed Record En Route to London

Its new West Coast facility will include a 6,300-sq-ft FBO terminal and offices, a 30,000-sq-ft hangar and a 3.5-acre ramp.

Meridian Preps for Hayward FBO Opening in September

Skyjet Max fleet are available for booking instantly since there are no wait times to obtain quotes and no need for jet owner approvals.

Skyjet Adds Instant Private Jet Booking to Website

Bombardier’s New Global CMS Boosts Connectivity, Avoids Obsolescence

David A. Lombardo

The Vector facility has been a designated overhaul facility for the engine since mid-2014.

Vector Tests PT6A-140 at South African Facility

Highlights include regional connectivity scheme, liberalization of foreign investment

India Adopts Long-Awaited National Aviation Policy

The Super Mushshak and the JF-17 Thunder are both being marketed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).

More Export Customers For Pakistan’s Basic Trainer

The company has plans to announce a similar program for other aircraft later this year.

QTA Finds Market for Learjet 60 Inlet Upgrade

Inadequate engine maintenance blamed for engine failures.

FAA Doc Seeks To Prevent Loss-of-Control Accidents

The product provides a graphical representation of a client's work site, among other things.

eMaint Introduces Interactive Image Mapping

The company has received a number of performance awards from Boeing.

Boeing Honors Prime Air 

Thierry Dubois

Norway's accident investigation bureau said the fatigue phenomenon appears to have its origin on the inner surface of the second-stage planet gear.

Main Gearbox Fatigue Likely Cause of Airbus H225 Crash

Site provides operators with professional advice, as well as tips and tricks for the service and support of their TFE731 engines

Dallas Airmotive Launches Online Resource for TFE731

Bill Carey

The White House backs a U.S. Air Force proposal to 're-host' electronic warfare equipment on a Gulfstream G550-based platform.

White House, Congress Differ on EC-130H Recapitalization

U.S. certication comes just two days after the French aircraft manufacturer announced European approval for the ultra-long-range trijet.

Dassault Lands FAA Approval for Flagship Falcon 8X

Ian Sheppard

Brazilian manufacturer says 195-E2 testing ahead of schedule following early first flight, allowing it to focus on further product improvement before EIS.

Embraer Cuts First Metal for 175-E2

Institu formally becomes the first provider of unmanned aircraft system surveillance services to the U.S. maritime service.

U.S. Coast Guard Orders ScanEagle Surveillance Service

Airplane slated to enter service on July 15

Swiss Takes Delivery of First Bombardier C Series

Event brought together senior officials from China's CAAC and the U.S. FAA, as well as the Shanghai Airport Authority, and industry leaders.

Bolen Leads Panel on Expanding Genav in China

Matt Thurber

The Goldwater Institute is asking the Supreme Court to hear the Flytenow case, which revolves around First Amendment issues.

Flytenow Flight-sharing Case Seeks Supreme Court Hearing

Contract including options valued at $6.3 billion

Air Canada Confirms C Series Order

Charles Alcock

UK-based charter operators face the prospect of losing the cabotage rights that allow them to fly within European Union states.

Britain's Bizav Community Faces Uncertainty Over EU Exit

Mark Phelps

A maritime patrol Dassault Falcon 50 gave cruise passengers a thrill, and a bit of a scare, with this low pass caught on video by a young passenger.

Falcon 50 Does Impromptu Airshow over Cruise Ship

Model is also the first Citation Latitide for the fractional aircraft provider.

Milestone 7,000th Cessna Citation Delivered to NetJets

Central issue in the case is whether the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) continues to apply at the airport.

Arguments Heard in East Hampton Airport Curfew Appeal

Members now represent half of the pre-owned business jet transaction market, even though they represent just 5 percent of some 1,000 aircraft brokers.

NARA Brokers/Dealers Dominate Used Bizjet Transactions

The L-3 Mission Integration division said four modified aircraft will take part in an operational test and evaluation phase this year.

L-3 Reports First Flight of Emarss-M Prototype for U.S. Army

The Mojave, Calif. company is offering upset recognition and recovery training for helicopter pilots in an AW109, Bell 212 and BO-105. 

Helicopter Pilot Upset Training Offered by Flight Research

Avionics designers continue adding features while improving the pilot-machine interface, and this has safety and efficiency benefits.

AIN Bizav Blog: Combating Avionics Complexity

Inquiry launched as investigators continue attempts to extract data from FDR, CVR

France Opens Manslaughter Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash 

Derived from the Falcon 7X, the 6,450-nm 8X was unveiled at EBACE 2014 and first flew on Feb. 6, 2015.

Falcon 8X Gets European Nod; U.S. FAA Approval Pending

Crew turns back to Changi following engine oil indication 

Singapore Airlines 777 Catches Fire Following Diversion

Closing new master agreements with both Boeing and Airbus are among the marching orders for incoming Spirit CEO Tom Gentile.

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Negotiate New Master Contract

JetCharterDenver.com promises the most comprehensive selection of aircraft available for charter throughout Colorado.

Broker Launches New Charter Site for Denver Region

Curt Epstein

When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest  ATC tower in the country.

Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower

Safran Helicopter Engines (Turbomeca) has found a way to keep the flow swirling in the combustor.

New Combustor Design Simplifies Safran's Arrano

The new Titanium features a heart monitor and high-resolution color display plus an aviation-tailored watchface.

Garmin Adds Titanium to D2 Bravo Watch Lineup

Kerry Lynch

The company has been working with two manufacturers and is in early discussions with a third.

Spike Aerospace Mulls Engine Options for Supersonic Jet

The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based company joins a growing list of charter operators to add Cuba to their approved Operations Specifications.

M&N Aviation Cleared for Cuba

The TSB of Canada issued 14 recommendations as a result of its investigation into the May 2013 crash of a medevac S-76.

S-76 Crash Prompts Calls for ELT Improvements

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The UK electorate's June 23 vote to leave the European Union poses serious questions about the country's aerospace, defense and air transport industries.

Industry Stunned By UK's European Union Exit Vote

Release of NPA puts CS-23 on pace for year-end enactment in Europe.

EASA Releases Small Aircraft Certification Proposal

The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.

Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour

First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30

Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec

Rob Finfrock

Member Sumwalt says pilots and ATC must work together to make Pireps more effective.

NTSB Wants Timely Pireps and More of Them

The proposal would more than double the fuel tax and eliminate an airline exemption for fuel burned outside the state.

 New Jersey Tax Proposal Draws Industry Ire

The Flight Safety Foundation's report explains how space-based ADS-B could improve surveillance of aircraft over oceans and remote areas.

Space-based ADS-B Benefits Outlined in FSF Report

The small helicopter will serve as a scout vehicle for a surface rover.

NASA Helicopter Could Fly on Mars

NBAA said the rule balances safety with the ability to operate UAS, but expressed concern the FAA has yet to release guidance when operating near airports.

FAA's New UAS Rule Draws Praise From GA Groups

The company offers avionics and airframe MRO and inspection and maintenance services for both piston engines and turbines.

Progressive Air Group Acquires Brant Aero

Helicopter EMS companies are pushing back against health insurers who are either outright denying patient claims or reimbursing them at low rates.

Air Evac Sues Health Insurers

But deliveries have slowed and long-term gearbox solution is still awaited

Progress Reported On Latest A400M Problems

Vladimir Karnozov

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.

Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing

The number of used aircraft for sale between 6-10 years old has jumped 21 percent.

UBS: Pre-owned Bizjet Inventory Continues To Grow

Leonardo-Finmeccanica jointly owns regional aircraft maker ATR with the Airbus group.

Leonardo CEO Hints At New Plan To Take Control of ATR

The addition is aimed at reducing customer downtime and bringing the same level of service to the company's Tennessee facility.

West Star Aviation Chattanooga Adds Second Shift

The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.

India’s New Basic Trainer Is Flying

But nothing was said about the country’s drive for operational independence with the stealth jet.

Israel’s First F-35 Ceremonially Rolled Out 

Toronto-based Chartright Air Group has opened a 50,000-sq-ft FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport.

Canadian Charter/Management Provider Debuts First FBO

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

Slated to begin operations by year-end, the 33,000-sq-ft facility will offer tip-to-tail maintenance for Learjets, Challengers and Globals.

Bombardier To Set Up Shop at London Biggin Hill

Rebate is available for all airplane and helicopter makes and models.

FreeFlight Offering $500 Rebate for ADS-B Installations

Approval covers installation in the Hawker 800/800XP/1000, Challenger 601-3A/3R, Citation 650, Falcon 900, Fokker 50 and Gulfstream III.

DAC STCs New Displays for Older Aircraft

GA in Michigan supports 23,000 jobs and generates $4 billion in annual economic output.

GAMA Rally Highlights GA in Michigan

Many of the additions to the Jet Edge fleet have been Gulfstreams.

Jet Edge Pushes Fleet Above 50 With Additions

The NGT-9000 provides both ADS-B out and in features among other things.

L-3 Lynx ADS-B Solutions for Caravans, Helicopters

More than a decade and several iterations in the making, Part 107 allows the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems for business purposes.

FAA Issues 'Part 107' Final Regulation for Commercial Drones

Current regs inadequate for fly-by-wire helicopters

FAA Sets Special Certification Conditions for Bell 525

Mobile Aircraft Services is merging with the MRO division of B. Coleman Aviation.

MROs Merge and Rebrand as Infinity Aircraft Services

Heli-One Canada will begin work on the projects next month.

Universal Avionics Contracts Two S-76B Projects

The aircraft's luxury interior presented a new project for the Tampa, Fla. company.

Pemco Completes Heavy Maintenance Check on MD-87

Crystal Air, which has operated the sole FBO since Cleveland Regional Jetport opened, will be succeeded by Corporate Jet Management.

Service Provider To Change at Tennessee Airport

UAE-based trip support provider will now operate in Guinea's capital city, Conakry.

Success Aviation Expands in Africa

The South African facility will provide coverage for the turboprop single on the southern portion of the continent.

208 Aviation Appointed TBM Service Center

One operator wants to move to avoid restrictions in New York City but is meeting resistance at its planned alternate location.

Yonkers Helitour Base Debated

Located at Seoul Gimpo International Airport, the facility includes a terminal and massive hangar.

Korea's First Purpose-built FBO Debuts

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