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Aircraft

Industry Prepares Widebody Entries as Market ‘Rebalances’

Various derivative programs coming to fruition.
Aircraft

U.S. Team Pushes Boundaries of VTOL Flight, Electric Propulsion

An Aurora Flight Sciences-led team plans to fly the XV-24A LightningStrike aircraft in late 2018.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Commercial Aircraft Buyers Enjoy Unprecedented Capital Access

High liquidity in the airliner finance sector is resulting in “cheap” money
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Makers Are Propelling The Way Forward

To change the concept of helicopter designs can only start with an evolution helicopter propulsion and power systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes First Heavy Check on Dassault 7X

Completed on time and on budget, the job was complicated by two other major Falcon maintenance jobs taking place at the same time.
ATC

U.S. Bizjet Fleet Not Keeping Pace with ADS-B Compliance

Based on its analysis, Duncan Aviation estimates nearly three-quarters of the U.S. fleet has yet to undergo the installation.
Aircraft

'Hypoxia-like' Events Stop F-35A Flights at Luke Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force cancelled local flying operations of the F-35A variant of the fighter to investigate the root cause of incidents.
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Analyst: Airlines Have Become Bizav's Best Marketer

Recent airline/passenger incidents “will cause a few to explore their options and leave the airlines" and support the decision of those already using bizav
FBOs

Avflight Upgrades at Pennsylvania Airport

The Avfuel-affiliated service provider has broken ground on a new, multi-million dollar construction project at Harrisburg International Airport.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Flight Standards Revamp Takes Effect in August

The new organization groups operators under a single executive by function, rather than by region.
Aircraft

Textron Rolls Out First Production Citation Longitude

There are currently five of the super-midsize twinjets on the production line.
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Regulations and Government

HAI Sees Local Drone Regulations as Major Threat

HAI chief is nervous that localities imposing UAV restrictions will see a regulatory parallel between UAVs and helicopters.

Trump Picks Former A4A Exec Elwell as FAA Deputy

Elwell has held senior positions with Airlines for America, American Airlines and Aerospace Industries Association, as well as the FAA.

Emphasis Is on Food at NBAA Flight Attendants Conference

Attendees will be able to take several short food-related courses from a bevy of international in-flight catering companies.
Accidents

AW609 Final Accident Report Issued

The pilot's control inputs exacerbated extreme aerodynamic forces.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Works With 3S To Expand Messaging Availability

The companies are creating a broad AML for the Airtext SMS messaging system.
Aircraft

Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000

The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.
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Noble Steps In as New Head of ATP

ATP parent ParkerGale had recruited Noble to the board last year.
Aircraft

Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time

First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication
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FBOs

Jackson Hole Airport To Issue RFP for Second FBO

The Wyoming airport's board voted unianimously to request industry proposals for the establishment of another FBO at the ski country destination.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Atlantic Aviation Teterboro

The FBO has a long history at Metro New York's oldest operating airport.
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Aircraft

U.S. Military Places Order for More of BAE's Guidance Sections

The company announced a $180.5 million follow-on order from the Navy for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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Accidents

Saturday's Beechjet Flameout Marks Fifth in Type

Jet diverted and safely landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after experiencing a left engine flameout over Pennsylvania.

Jack Hammond, Long-time Leader in Aviation Fuels, Dies

Hammond drove market and safety innovations in the aviation fuel sales business.

Retired Senior Coast Guard Officer Picked To Lead TSA

David Pekoske, the White House's selection for TSA chief, was a vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, similar to form TSA head Peter Neffenger.
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans To Soon Resume 525 Flight Testing

The company anticipates type certification next year.
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Training and Workforce

L3 Eyes Pilot Shortage as it Builds Training Business

Newly rebranded L3 Commercial Training Solutions has already cornered a large share of the airline pilot training and simulator markets.
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Aircraft

Paris Airshow Preview

The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.
Airports

AIN Blog: We Shouldn't Say Goodbye To So Many Airports

The U.S. is losing too many airports, and the big reason is lack of support from local communities.
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Aircraft

First Flight of Airbus A330neo Expected By End of Summer

First pair of Trent 7000s to arrive from Rolls-Royce imminently
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