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Regulations and Government

Commerce Committee Clears Chao Nomination

The full Senate is expected to act on the nomination shortly.
Airlines

Irish Regional Carrier CityJet Acquires SAS Subsidiary Cimber

CityJet also placed a conditional order with Bombardier for up to 10 new CRJ900 regional jets.
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Infinity Aircraft Expands Mx Services into Chicago Area

Customers can now receive IAS services such as pre-purchase inspections, avionics installation and scheduled inspections at the B. Coleman Aviation FBO.

IAD, HEF Traffic Jumps, but Smooth Ops for Inauguration

More than 300 business aircraft parked at Dulles and another 100 at Manassas during the inauguration.
Airlines

James Hogan To Step Down as Etihad CEO

Move comes as part of a “controlled restructuring.”
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Gulfstream G280 Sets New Speed Record

The aircraft flew 2,257 nm from Carlsbad, California, to Kalaoa, Hawaii, in 4 hours and 47 minutes at Mach 0.84
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Rotorcraft

Flight Physiology Course To Be Held at Heli-Expo 2017

session will focus on the latest research and developments on topics that over the years have led to numerous helicopter accidents and pilot deaths.
Aircraft

Spike Aero To Fly Subsonic Prototype of SSBJ This Year

The scale prototype of its S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet will demonstrate low-speed aerodynamic flight characteristics.
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Avionics

Lufthansa Technik STCs Dual Ka-band Radome for BBJ1/2

The solution provides onboard high-speed internet, TV connections and a tail-view video feed.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Retrenchment Settles Fate of Orders for A350-800s, 787s

Russian flag carrier sharpens focus on current widebody fleet

AirSprint Enrolls Legacy 450s in Honeywell Mx Plan

Honeywell's Maintenance Service Plan provides support for engines and APUs at some 180 service centers around the world.
FBOs

Jetex Unveils FBO at Dubai’s New Airport

Jetex Unveils FBO at Dubai’s New Airport
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JetNet Adding Live-aircraft Tracking to Aerodex

Users can see FAA-registered flights with activity from England, Ireland, Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean in real time.
Charter & Fractional

GI Aviation Launches PC-12 Operations in Dubai

“GI Aviation is the first company to operate [the PC-12] in the region and is pioneering an all-new business model for the Gulf,” said CEO Marios Belidis.
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Accidents

King Air Crash Kills Brazil's 'Car Wash' Judge

Rain and low visibility were reported in the area at the time, and witnesses reported seeing the turboprop twin in a steep bank before it hit the water.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed Again, This Time for Two Years

Changes to certain systems and electrical configurations to push back EIS to mid-2020
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Charter & Fractional

All-you-can-fly Bizjet Service To Start in Germany

JetEight’s initial focus will be on Europe and will use “small private jets from lower-traffic terminals,” but also VIP terminals at major airports.
Accidents

Failure to Find MH370 Leaves Critical Questions Unanswered

Coincidentally, a leaked Malaysian police report that describes the captain’s simulation of a flight over the Indian Ocean resurfaces
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Regulations and Government

Union Files Petition to Organize Boeing South Carolina Plant

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is making second effort to organize the assembly facility for 787 Dreamliners.
Regulations and Government

Feds Outline TFR Plans for Trump Visits to Mar-a-Lago

Gateway system, no-fly-zones will be in place.
Aircraft

Russia and Turkey Join Forces for Syrian Airstrikes

They say that their co-ordinated action has followed reluctance by the western coalition to attack the desired targets.
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Aircraft

New British Airborne Surveillance Radar Enters Production

The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed an order for the Crowsnest system to be carried by Royal Navy Merlin helicopters
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Aircraft

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 900LX Business Jet Interior

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 900LX Business Jet Interior
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Aircraft

How Smart Cabin Design in the Gulfstream G650ER Makes a 14-Hour Flight Seem a Delight

How Smart Cabin Design in the Gulfstream G650ER Makes a 14-Hour Flight Seem a Delight
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Airports

Flights to Nigeria Face Disruption with Abuja Airport Closure

Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is due to close for at least six weeks from March 8.
ATC

Iceland ATC Provider, Aireon Sign Data Services Agreement

Aireon will provide Isavia with tracking data throughout the Reykjavik Oceanic Control Area extending to the North Pole.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Deliveries Down, but Hopes Are Up for 2017

While delivery numbers were down, the average unit price sold increased substantially thanks to customer-specified options.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Study Could Overturn Long-standing Jet Ban at LNA

FAA determined that a ban on jets, first put in place in 1973, is not grandfathered under ANCA.
Charter & Fractional

BACA To Hold Its Inaugural Air Charter Expo in London

ACE ’17 will include conference and learning sessions, a static display, exhibition space and networking opportunities.

Gama Partners With Hong Kong MRO China Aircraft Services

Gama Aviation Hutchinson will work with CASL to provide business jet maintenance services at Hong Kong International Airport.