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Aircraft

China's Comac C919 Edges Toward First Flight

First airplane conducting taxi and brake testing, but major systems remain incomplete.
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Safety

Disaster Airlift, Red Cross Partner on SMO Exercise

The disaster-preparedness event highlighted Santa Monica Airport's status as critical infrastructure in southern California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Maximum View Bubble Windows Improve AS350 Hover View

The Swiss Rotor Solutions modification for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter improves pilot field of view when looking down by 10 times.
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Regulations and Government

Puerto Rican FBO Opens Co-located U.S. Customs Facility

New general aviation facility was built in full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) standards.
Airports

NJ Airport Offers Free Intro Flights to Local Youth

Up and Coming Monmouth County Executive (KBLM) partners with flight school on free lessons for township kids aged eight to 17.

Hampton Aviation Named Authorized CenTex Mod Dealer

The Arkansas-based maintenance provider now offers CenTex modifications for King Air series.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Fall Slightly, but Mix Better

Last year’s tally includes 73 Phenom light jets and 44 Legacy and Lineage large jets versus 82 Phenoms and 38 large jets in 2015.
ATC

DOT Watchdog: FAA Not Yet Prepared for Mass ATC Outage

Shuster holds up report as another reason for ATC reform, while Democrats are unconvinced.

TBM 900 to Get G1000NXi; 2016 Delivery Stats

Turboprop singles will have updated avionics; while North America dominated the delivery schedule for last year.
Aircraft

NTSB Sounds Alarm over Piper Cheyenne Wiring Issue

The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.

West Star Completes Global Express Venue Installation

The maintenance provider completed the cabin management system installation as part of the refurbishment of the Bombardier Global Express.
Aircraft

More Layoffs at One Aviation as VLJ Market Dims

Company’s focus is on completion of Project Canada, and will "look to hire folks back” as it nears production.
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Accidents

Boeing 747 Crashes in Krygyzstan, Killing Dozens on Ground

Flight originating from Hong Kong attempted to land for scheduled stop in city of Bishkek
Aircraft

Leonardo Gains Italian Orders To Boost Balance Sheet

The M-345 jet trainer and a new helicopter will be acquired. Meanwhile, the company has consolidated in the UK.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Germany's Atlas Air Service Earns FAA Mx Approval

The Bremen-based MRO has broadened its international clientele with a new authorization to work on N-registered aircraft.
Training and Workforce

L3 To Build Simulator Training, Production Facility Near London

Plans call for opening the new L3 London Training Center near London Gatwick Airport in the second quarter of 2018.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

GDC Technics Earns FAA ODA

The award will give the Texas-based completions specialist more independence and flexibility in dealing with FAA approvals.
ATC

SpaceX Launch Begins Era of Space-Based ADS-B Tracking

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying the first 10 Iridium Next satellites with ADS-B payloads.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Aurora Aviation

For half a century, a fixture at the Pacific Northwest gateway
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Avionics

Astronics Advances EmPower Product Line

The EmPower system will be used on the Cessna Denali.

FAA Approves Ruag To Support G550s In Munich

Munich-based facilities will now be able to provide maintenance for Gulfstream G550.
Airports

New Jersey’s Solberg Airport Keeps Winning in Court

Latest ruling grants legal fee reimbursement from township over unfair zoning ordinance
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Europe Advances Small Drone Regulations, 'U-Space' System

The branches of the European Union government plan to complete negotiations on amending the EASA Basic Regulation to include drones.
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Aircraft

Boeing Books Blockbuster Max Order from Spicejet

Follows up on big order for Airbus from fellow Indian LCC GoAir
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Regulations and Government

Court Issues Injunction Barring East Hampton Curfews

The preliminary injunction follows the November 4 ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Aircraft

Comlux’s VIP Boeing 767 BBJ Lets You Take Everything With You

Comlux’s VIP Boeing 767 BBJ Lets You Take Everything With You
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Aircraft

Leonardo Sells Remaining Stake in Sukhoi Civil Aircraft

Italian company continues to participate in SSJ100 program through Superjet International joint venture
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Aircraft

More Rafales for India Still Likely

The new interest in foreign single-engined fighters does not preclude Indian production of the French jet.
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Constant Aviation To Acquire StarPort Maintenance Center

The acquisition will provide Constant Aviation with its first paint operation.
Maintenance and Modifications

RCA Avionics Completes Acquisition of Scottsdale MRO

Deal included the Executive Aircraft Maintenance name and both the maintenance and avionics operations at the Arizona airport.