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Etihad Swings to Loss as Equity Partnerships Weigh on Finances

Abu Dhabi-based carrier attributes decline to range of factors, including Alitalia and Air Berlin exposure
Aircraft

Falcon Sales Boost Dassault First-half Results

Deliveries of Falcons increased by two to 17 in the first half, while order intake of new and pre-owned Falcons jumped by more than 25 percent.
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Training and Workforce

Bombardier Adds Challenger 300 Sim at Dallas Center

The facility can train up to 3,000 pilots and 280 maintenance technicians per year.
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Aircraft

Vulcanair V1.0 Trainer Aiming at U.S. Training Market

The four-seat piston-powered V1.0 from Vulcanair retails for $259,000 and features a glass cockpit and constant-speed prop.
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Engines

Continental Secures EASA TC for CD-300 Diesel

Continental is adding two engines to its CD-200 family as it expands the breadth of its diesel line with the CD-300.
Aircraft

Airbus Remains Optimistic on A320neo Delivery Target

Despite engine issues, CEO Tom Enders calls plan to deliver 200 A320neo-family narrowbodies this year "a realistic target"
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Aircraft

Historic Meeting of B-29s 'FIFI' and Doc

The only remaining World War II-vintage Boeing Superfortresses rub elbows at EAA AirVenture
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Aircraft

Funds Needed To Power World’s Oldest Liberator

Three of the four engines are timed out.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Aims To Speed Hypersonic Weapon Development

The service has determined that five defense contractors have the capability to develop the air-launched hypersonic strike weapon.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vision Systems To Display Nuance V2 at AirVenture

Vision Systems will display its second-generation electronically dimmable window Nuance V2 at PPG’s booth 2072 in Hangar B.
FBOs

FAA Dismisses Signature Santa Ana FBO Lease Complaint

Signature vowed to continue to pursue all legal remedies over the leasehold.
Aircraft

2Q17 Deliveries Down, but Sales Steady, at Gulfstream

During the quarter, Gulfstream delivered 30 jets (23 large and seven midsize) versus 36 in the same period last year (29 large and seven midsize).
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Regulations and Government

Senate Appropriators Move To Block ATC Reform Proposal

FAA would receive well over $500 million in additional funding under the Senate version of the fiscal 2018 transportation appropriations bill.
Airports

Changi’s New Terminal 4 Creates Headroom For Airline Growth

Three current terminals have nearly reached capacity
Aircraft

Mooney M10 Back On, Company Begins Acclaim Deliveries

The company sees a market for light M10 in China.
Aircraft

Surprise Debut for Russian Light Jet at MAKS

The SR-10 is apparently derived from Sukhoi’s previous work to develop an innovative military trainer and sporting airplane.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dual Electronics Rolls Out Dual-band ADS-B Receiver

The portable unit connects to electronic flight bag apps through Bluetooth.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck Offering New Swept Prop for King Air 350

The company expects the carbon-fiber prop to improve overall aircraft performance by between 5 and 7 percent.

Electric Sun Flyer Plans Fall First Flight

The company holds deposits for its two-seat and planned four-seat models.
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Aircraft

Daher Team Displays Morane-Saulnier Parasol Replica

Daher's replica of the Morane-Saulnier Type L Parasol World War I trainer took six years and more than 15,000 man-hours to build.
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Avionics

RBR Maintenance and Millennium Form Partnership

The deal will see Dallas Love Field-based RBR handle sales and installation of Millennium's avionics packages for Cessna Citations.
Engines

GE, Aero-Dienst Renew CF34 Maintenance Agreement

The German MRO provider has been a GE-authorized service center since 2011.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Dassault Unit Packages Pre-Owned Falcon Services

The reorganization comes as Dassault has seen a jump in pre-owned Falcon transactions.
Engines

Vector South Africa Completes First PT6A-140 Overhaul

The location is the world's only independent designated overhaul facilty for the engine model.

BRS Aerospace Offering Parachute Discount at AirVenture

BRS Aerospace is offering AirVenture attendees a 10 percent installation discount for Cessna 172 and 182 whole aircraft parachute recovery systems.
Regulations and Government

Ali Bahrami Returns To FAA To Lead Aviation Safety

Most recently vice president for civil aviation at AIA, Bahrami previously spent 24 years at the FAA.
Aircraft

Viking Makes Oshkosh Debut with Milestone Aircraft

The Canadian manufacturer revived the Twin Otter assembly line and has now produced more than 100 of the rugged turboprop twins.
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Aircraft

JStars Contenders Argue Merits of Business Jet Versus Airliner

A Gulfstream G550 can fly the JStars mission 'higher, faster, farther' and more affordably than an airliner, the manufacturer contends.
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Avionics

BendixKing Offers New Smartphone-based Satellite Tracking

The device which attaches to the user's phone allows global messaging and tracking as well as an emergency SOS beaon.
Engines

Soloy, SMA Unveil Jet-A Powered Cessna Skylane

The conversion will improve fuel economy for the long-serving aircraft.
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