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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet

Winglet system includes a wingtip extension and winglet, as well as load-alleviation technology.
Avionics

Garmin Unveils G1000 NXi Upgrade

The new G1000 NXi (next-generation) adds faster processors and unique features such as visual approaches and map overlays on the HSI.
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Charter & Fractional

Gama, BBA Aviation Merge U.S. Air Charter Fleets

The combined charter management fleet, which will be under Gama's oversight, now numbers more than 200 aircraft.
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Analysts: Bizjet Deliveries Down in 2016, Flat in 2017

Estimates call for 661 new business jet deliveries last year, down from 718 actual shipments in 2015, with 2017 expected to be “flat relative to 2016.”
Security

TSA, NATA Renew Partnership for Five More Years

The partnership covers a range of fingerprinting and other background check and security-related services.
Regulations and Government

Supreme Court To Decide on Flytenow Review

The court justices will discuss on January 6 whether to review the case .
Airlines

Cheap Oil Drives Airline Growth, Despite Falling GDP

ICAO published preliminary air transport market statistics for 2016.
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ATC

IATA Pivots to National Airspace Strategies for EU Modernization

New bottom-up approach needed to develop Single European Sky
FBOs

FBO Profile: John H. Batten International Airport, Racine, Wisconsin

Midwest Hospitality at the largest privately owned airport in the U.S.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive

With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.
FBOs

Falcon Aviation Adopts FBO One Platform

The Middle Eastern service provider bedomes the latest FBO to use the software which processes more than 25,000 flights a month globally.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Services Its First BBJ 777

A rush job from a Middle Eastern client was no worry for the company's Basel facility.
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Safety

Cessna Adds Safe Flight AOA to New Skyhawks

The Safe Flight angle-of-attack system is standard on all new Skyhawks and optional on the 182 and 206 models.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in Latin American Airline Group

The Persian Gulf carrier acquired a 10 percent share of Santiago, Chile-based Latam Airlines Group for $608 million.
Maintenance and Modifications

LHT Establishes New Supply Hub in Florida

The Fort Lauderdale facility will serve as the service provider's primary parts warehouse for the Southeastern U.S. as well as Central and South America
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Requests Proposals for JStars Replacement

The service expects to award a contract for the JStars Recapitalization program engineering and manufacturing development phase in FY2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance

Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.
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Airlines

IATA Demands Changes To Conflict Zone Information Sharing

Repository Implemented too quickly, says IATA security specialist
Aircraft

Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show

AEPP show organizers expect the number of visitors to double for the 2017 event.
Aircraft

2016 Chock-full of Airliner Milestones

Headliners include A350-1000 first flight, C Series EIS.
Accidents

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.
Aircraft

Delta Cancels Inherited Order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Two years after it merged with Northwest Airlines, Delta deferred the earlier order to 2020 and beyond.
ATC

Study: Space-Based ADS-B Will Help Curb Aviation Emissions

Closer spacing with more efficient routing and operations will help the aviation industry meet environmental goals, Aireon-funded study finds.
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FBOs

Wisconsin FBO Under New Management

Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran-Aire, which provided services at Milwaukee Timmerman Airport for more than 70 years.
Aircraft

Emirates, Airbus Agree To Postpone Deliveries of 12 A380s

The Dubai-based carrier will now take six of the superjumbos in 2018 and six in 2019, postponing the schedule by a year.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Assumes Ownership of Unmanned Helicopter Maker

The Italian industrial concern acquired the remaining 60 percent of shares in a joint venture that developed the SD-Hero unmanned helicopter.
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Accidents

Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Defends Its Bombardier Mx Crown

Last year's winner of Bombardier's annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Award has been recognized once again.
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Regulations and Government

International Collaboration Led on Regulatory Front in 2016

ICAO reached landmark C02 agreement, while both U.S. and Euroepan officials progress on approach to small aircraft standards.
Maintenance and Modifications

Idaho Maintenance Provider Expands Authorizations

Boise's Jackson Jet Center is now authorized for King Air and Cessna Caravan work.