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Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First CS300 Airliner to Air Baltic

Inaugural flight between Riga and Amsterdam set for December 14
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Maintenance and Modifications

AEA Highlights Need for UAS Maintenance, Inspections

Study finds that equipment problems accounted for 65 percent of accidents and incidents.
Aircraft

WTO Finds Certain Boeing 777X Tax Breaks Illegal

Ruling applauded by both Airbus and Boeing
Regulations and Government

Loss of Tail Rotor Authority Prompts S-92 Emergency AD

Preliminary investigation of the incident helicopter found binding in the assembly's double-row angular contact bearing.
Regulations and Government

Pilots Released by Ethiopia After Permit Difficulties

Ethiopian authorities detained 20 foreign pilots for two days after accusing them of breaching landing permit rules.
Regulations and Government

Court Blocks New U.S. Overtime Requirements

AIA praised the finding, saying the U.S. Labor Department overstepped statutory authority.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Sees Rise in AOG Maintenance Demand

Launched little more than a year ago, TAG Aviation's mobile repair teams have answered the call more than 150 times.
Rotorcraft

Life Flight Network To Take Two More AW119Kx Rotorcraft

EMS providers fleet will increase to 21 Leonardo aircraft by year end
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Gary Jet Center

Indiana Airport offers easy access to Chicago
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Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Completes First Flight

Milestone marks start of flight test campaign involving three prototypes
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Aircraft

Canada, Europe Grant Same Type Rating For CSeries Airliners

Same Type Rating status for the CS300 and CS100 aircraft should mean significant cost savings for operators, according to Bombardier.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Forms Alliance with Million Air FBO Chain

The online aircraft charter portal is offering its customers the ability to specify which FBOs they prefer.
Charter & Fractional

Event Raises Nearly $500K for Corporate Angel Network

As in previous years, the funds were largely generated through live and silent auctions at the event.

Freestream Sees Record Sales Pace for 25th Anniversary

The company, which is continuing its expansion with a new Miami office, has completed more than 70 transactions so far this year.
ATC

Shuster Sees Possible Ally in Trump on ATC Reform

Shuster has held discussions with the president-elect on ATC reform and is reaching out to the transition team.
Aircraft

China Carefully Controls the Zhuhai Show Displays

The J-20 stealth fighter made only a fleeting appearance, while a new airlifter, attack helicopter and AWACS were fully shown.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Continues Sonic-boom Mitigation Research

Savannah, Georgia-based aircraft manufacturer awarded two new patents for sonic-boom mitigation technologies in the past two months alone.
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Aircraft

HondaJet To Make Middle East Debut at MEBAA 2016

A red and silver HondaJet will be on public display during the event in Dubai.
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Airlines

Russia's Volga-Dnepr Ends Freight JV with Ukraine's Antonov

Volga-Dnepr is a leading operator of Antonov An-124 heavylifters.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Adds Cuba Service Via 18 U.S. Airports

It has also launched an on-the-ground booking assistance program in Cuba for its more than 3,500 members.
Avionics

Constant Aviation Earns Legacy 600/650 Fans STC

The MRO provider can now offer its integrated solution to the benefit of transatlantic Embraer Legacy 660/650 operators.
Aircraft

U.S. Grants Airbus Second License for Iran Sales

Approval from Treasury Department comes as opponents to Iran nuclear deal urge restraint from Obama Administration
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Backs FAA Guidance on MRO Compliance

NATA encourages the FAA's effort to encourage more certificate holder involvement with safety assurance systems.
Aircraft

New Zealand Outlines Airlift, Maritime Patrol Aircraft Needs

The country’s C-130, B757 and P-3 fleets will need to replaced in the next decade.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Spools Up New Major MRO Facility

The Rockford center, which recently secured U.S. FAA approval, will eventually house 500 workers.
Aircraft

Zodiac Boosts Delivery Rates as Recovery Continues

Aircraft equipment maker Zodiac could take another three years to fully restore profitability.
Aircraft

UK Will Pay $1 Billion To Bolster Reaper UAV Fleet

The Royal Air Force is planning to increase its MALE UAV capability, by acquiring Certifiable Predator Bs.
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Security

NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference

Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Offers Flights to Lufthansa Frequent Fliers

Lufthansa Miles & More members can redeem miles for either round-trip flights or all-you-can-fly subscription in Surf Air's network.
Aircraft

First Global 7000 Migrates To Wichita Test Center

After several successful flights since first taking to the air on Nov. 4, FTV-1 will now enter the full flight test program
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