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Accidents

Challenger/A380 Encounter Occurred Amid Rising Wake-vortex Concerns

EASA scrutinizing issue as part of broader risk-reduction focus.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

White House Announces Drone Regulation Pilot Program

The Department of Transportation and the FAA will select at least five industry-government partnerships in the next six months.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 On Time, but Early EIS Hopes Dashed

CFO reveals that an unnamed supplier is behind on EASA approval of an unspecified component for the G500.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Earns EASA STC on Honeywell Monitor Upgrade

The approval covers replacement of the DU-870 CRT unit with the form-fit DU-875 LCD on older Falcons and Cessnas.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell STCs Satcom for AS350 and UH-60 Helicopters

According to the company, FAA approval for the Aspire 200 system on the Bell 429 is pending.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Marks 500th Garmin G1000 Install in a King Air

The company delivered its 500th G1000 installation on a Beechcraft King Air to Canadian operator Keewatin Air.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Completes Design Review of HH-60W Training Systems

The training regimen for the U.S. Air Force's new combat search-and-rescue helicopter includes full-motion simulators and other devices.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Barimo To Become Next ARSA President

Barimo, who will serve a one-year term, brings association knowledge and three decades of aviation experience to his new leadership role on the ARSA board.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas MRO Adds Challenger Mx Program

Love Field-based RBR Maintenance has launched a formal service program for the large cabin Bombardier Challengers.
Airlines

Asia-Pacific Air Transport Leaders Warn of Congestion Crisis

Delegates at AAPA Assembly in Taipei call for more international cooperation in air traffic management
Aircraft

Piaggio Avanti Brake, Wheel Retrofit in Advanced Stages

Launched last year, the upgrade includes forged aluminum wheels and steel brakes, the latter said to reduce overhaul costs by as much as 70 percent.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Signs Six-helicopter Deal with Czech Firm

Deal provides for deliveries for two helicopters next year and four in subsequent years.
Aircraft

Aerion Elevates Barents, Preps To Bring SSBJ To Market

Barents takes a new role as the company works to bring the AS2 to market.

Teal: Bizav Market To Return to Peak Levels in 2021

Forecast calls for 11,434 business aircraft worth $272.1 billion to be delivered over the next 10 years.
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Aero Club To Honor Former FAA Administrator Babbitt

Current FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will be the keynote speaker during the November luncheon, where the award will be presented to Babbitt.
FBOs

Signature Brings CBP In House in New Hampshire

The new customs checkpoint promises to speed international arrival processing at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
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Charter & Fractional

Flight Ops/Flexjet, Pilots Still Spar over Integration

Flexjet and Flight Options have operated under the umbrella of aviation parent company One Sky Flight since 2015.
Aircraft

Boeing Stages Launch of 777X Production

Ceremony in Everett, Washington, marks start of new widebody’s early assembly process
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Charter & Fractional

Middle East Bizav Set for Flat 2017

MEBAA founding chairman Alnaqbi is concerned about illegal charter market also affecting commercial operators.
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Aircraft

GTF Engine Pains Subside in IndiGo A320neos

Pratt identifies fix for combustor lining degradation
Aircraft

Preview Tour of Textron Aviation’s Citation Hemisphere Large-cabin Business Jet

Preview Tour of Textron Aviation’s Citation Hemisphere Large-cabin Business Jet
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Aircraft

Singapore Signs Firm Order for 39 Boeing Widebodies

Flag carrier inks deal for twenty 777-9s and nineteen 787-10s during White House visit by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Maintenance and Modifications

Habco Becomes FAA Part 145 Repair Station

The Connecticut-based company has opened Habco MRO, which will operate in a separate location within Habco’s facility
Regulations and Government

AIA Appeals for Congressional Action on Cert Reforms

U.S. manufacturers and suppliers need a stable and well-understood regulatory environment to plan, hire and invest effectively, AIA said.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Posts Strong Third Quarter

Unit posted a 13.1 percent operating margin on the delivery of 39 commercial helicopters, up from 25 in the same period last year.

Corporate Aviation Summit To Highlight Key Issues

The event will discuss regulation, aircraft ownership considerations, on-demand models and management and maintenance, among other topics.
Sustainability and Environment

U.S. Stage 5 Noise Rules Go Into Effect December 31

FAA is adopting new Stage 5 noise standards for newly certified subsonic jet and transport category airplanes.
Aircraft

Boeing, Mitsubishi Reach Cost-cutting Pact for 787 Wings

Contract also calls for joint studies on new commercial aircraft technologies
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Airports

Delhi Airport FBO Terminal Hits Snag as Site Moves

Revised location is awaiting the demolition of the India government-owned Centaur Hotel near Runway 29.
Aircraft

Second Round of Layoffs Hit One Aviation Amid EA700 Focus

One Aviation attributed a fresh round of layoffs this week to its decision to end production of the Eclipse 550 VLJ and focus resources on the EA700.
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