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Aircraft

Russia and India Test Hypersonic and Supersonic Missiles

New developments such as the Zircon and Brahmos pose new threats to large warships.
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Airlines

Aviation Skills Shortage in Africa Reaching Crisis Proportions

ICAO calls for increased investments in CAAs
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Redbird Skyport

The FBO is a small portion of the training school operation.
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AIN Publications Appoints Matt Thurber Editor-in-chief

Matt Thurber takes reins effective June 1, 2017.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary

In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.
Rotorcraft

Light Used Helicopter Sales Rebounding, Says HeliValue$

But resale values for newer used singles and light twins remain soft.
Accidents

NTSB Cites Unstabilized Approach in 2014 CL600 Crash

NTSB found the crew decided to land with tailwinds that exceeded the airplane's operating limitations.
Aircraft

Embraer To Assemble Bulk of Legacy 450/500s in Florida

This would mirror the decision announced in 2015 that it would assemble all Phenoms at the Melbourne, Florida plant.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream's G280 Adds to City-pair Trophy Case

The super mid-size bizjet has notched more than 60 city-pair speed records since its 2012 service debut.
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Dassault Forms Venture To Fly JAL Pax in Europe, Africa

DFS and JAL will launch JAL Falcon Business Jet Service on May 1 to provide JAL passengers direct options to flights not covered by the JAL network.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Officially Opens North Dakota UAS Facility

The Global Hawk manufacturer is one of two anchor tenants at the Grand Sky unmanned aircraft systems business park with General Atomics.
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Textron Chief: Spot Market Persisting for Bizjets

Textron's chief says there is "no reason" for people to book aircraft far in advance.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Kicks Off Training for New Part 23

A series of sessions are anticipated both in the U.S. and internationally.
Aircraft

Iran Shows ‘Stealth’ Fighter, Jet Trainer and Missiles

The Qahar fighter was taxied, but has not yet flown. The Kowsar trainer was on static display. The missiles have been fired.
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Aircraft

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions
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Aircraft

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Awards Contracts to Refine MQ-25 Stingray Designs

Manufacturers vying to provide the Navy's new carrier-launched unmanned refueling aircraft expect a request for proposals this summer.
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Aircraft

With Bizjet Pricing Still Soft, Embraer Stresses Value

It cited MGM trading in its fleet of “Brand X” airplanes late last year for two Embraer Lineages after being pitched on their value proposition.
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Security

ICAO: Cyber Risks Needs To Be Focus of Bizav

ICAO recently rolled out a declaration providing a broad framework for addressing cybersecurity.
Airports

Falcon Aviation Opens Heliport at Dubai's DWC Airport

Falcon initially envisions demand for five movements a day and will have two helicopters available for charter.
Aircraft

Airbus Delivers First A321neo to Virgin America

Airline plans to place CFM Leap-powered narrowbody into service on May 31
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Airports

London Oxford Airport Sees Rise in Bizav Traffic

Oxford is not the closest airport to London but has compelling advantages over airports when considering the short helicopter ride to the city.
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade Tapped To Find New Homes for Ex-CHC Helos

Company assisting with the liquidation of 13 helicopters that were abandoned as part of the CHC bankruptcy reorganization plan.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Scores More Sales in Asia Pacific

Bell logs orders for five helicopters at Rotorcraft Asia, and sees Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand and Australia as key markets.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Certifies Structural Modifications of F-16 Fighter

The Air Force authorized F-16 Block 40-52 flight operations to 12,000 hours, potentially extending the fighter's service life into the 2040s.
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Airlines

Emirates Cuts U.S. Service Amid Drop in Traffic

Attributes decline to U.S. efforts to cut off entry visas, restrict electronic devices
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Receives Honeywell LCD Display STC

The upgrade addresses the need to replace aging CRT screens found in the cockpits of several venerable business jet models
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation: 1Q King Air Shipments Fall, Jets Flat

First-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation skidded $121 million from a year ago, to $970 million, in part to lower King Air volumes,
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Nordam Restructures Repair Facilities Leadership

T. Hastings Siegfried has added the company's UK repair facility to his responsibilities and Phil Marshall is responsible for the Tulsa Repairs Division.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent eABS Brake System Installed on King Air 350i

The anti-skid modification was performed by New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation earlier this month