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Airlines

OEMs Banking On Strong Middle East Traffic Growth

Region's carriers adding 8 percent more seats per year through 2022.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work

World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.

Jet Aviation Expands Facilities, Starts Maintenance Training Program

Jet Aviation is expanding its Basel and Singapore facilities and started a maintenance training program to meet the demands of its international market.
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Aircraft

Russia To Expand Export Sales

Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.
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Aircraft

Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows

Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.
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Engines

New Testing Philosophy Will Aid GE9X Entry into Service

GE Aviation has developed an entirely new process for GE9X certification testing.
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Airlines

Too Early To Write Off Gulf Superconnectors

Profitability nosedives but low cost-base a plus
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Aircraft

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound
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Regulations and Government

FAA Seeking Applicants for UAS Integration Program

Program will test and evaluate state and local government proposals regarding the integration of civil and public UAS operations at low altitudes.
Regulations and Government

Bell Helicopter Boosts Exports to China

New contract for 50 Bell 505s from Reignwood follows previous agreements signed earlier this year for sixty 505s, totaling 110 of the light helicopters.
Sustainability and Environment

EASA Emissions Rules Draw Closer

EASA expresses how and why it plans to adopt the emissions requirement rulemaking the agency proposed early this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Debuts Arizona MRO Location

The new facility, which is currently staffing up, is the company's second in the western U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Team with Colorado on Apprenticeships

Under the Colorado Careerwise initiative, West Star will employ at least five apprentices a year for three years.
Charter & Fractional

Encompass 'Quietly' Takes Over Surf Air Cali Flights

Part 135 firm now operates Surf Air’s more than 70 daily weekday flights in California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PJC Selected as Pilatus Satellite Mx Center

PJC will support aircraft throughout the Midwest territory of Pilatus dealer KCAC.
Aircraft

Germany Requests Pricing and Availability for the F-35

The German Air Force is seeking a Tornado replacement to enter service from 2025.
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Regulations and Government

Cybersecurity Report Fears 'Dismissive' Approach

ATM systems such as ADS-B and on-board systems such as electronic flight bags have safeguards, but are they enough?

Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness

Integrated solutions are the future.
Aircraft

Vector Aerospace Refurbs British Sea Kings for Pakistan

The MRO is returning three of them to the air, while former owner Airbus completes its sale to StandardAero.
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Aircraft

Fursan Al Emarat Prepare To Wow Crowd at Dubai Airshow

UAE National Aerobatic Team already appeared in Slovakia and Russia this year.
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NASA Contracts Boost Aurora's Airliner Research

Aurora, to be acquired by Boeing, is developing aircraft concepts to dramatically improve fuel efficiency of commercial aircraft.
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Aircraft

India Could Have Doubts About Russian Fifth-gen Fighter Buy

India's air force is reportedly sceptical about the benefits of committing to Sukhoi’s fifth-generation fighter.
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Aircraft

Boeing Forges Ahead with Flight-test Campaigns

Although little information is available on Boeing flight-test campaigns, AIN has summarized the latest state of affairs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

LoPresti Aviation Launches Commercial HID Landing Lights

The lights, which are compatible with models such as Boeing’s commercial aircraft, replace the stock incandescent lights with triple HID lights.
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Aircraft

Russia Struggles To Break into Iran Market

Explores new supplier options to allow for export to Islamic Republic
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ATC

'Ground-Breaking' UAE ATM System About to Go Live

Performance-based navigation using satellite navigation will revolutionize the efficiency of the Gulf’s congested airspace.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Holds Out against Boycott

Airline aims to restore pre-blockade traffic volumes by end of year
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2017 Dubai Airshow Expected To Be Largest Yet

Organizers expect record turnout
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Aircraft

Dubai Exhibitors Anticipate Resumption of Brisk Sales Activity

Egyptair, Emirates among expected buyers
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Completes Acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences

Acquisition broadens Boeing's reach into the realm of autonomy, unmanned and electric research.