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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Eyes Light Jet Fleet Order for European Ops

The company will fly the PC-12 for short hops and likely either an Embraer or Cessna light jet for the longer routes.
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Airlines

Airlines Urge African Nations To Release Blocked Funds

Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and Sudan identified as primary offenders
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Safety

NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Midair Avoidance

Errors by ATC resulted in the pilots’ inability to take action to avoid the collisions, the NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

Canada Issues Engine Mount Warning for LongRangers

If any are cracked or are corroded, the remaining legs might not be able to support the engine under all load conditions, Transport Canada cautioned.
Regulations and Government

EASA OKs Gross Weight Increase for Leonardo AW169

The increase translates into a 441-pound payload increase and an additional 100 nm of range, up from an original ferry range of 431 nm.

Industry Honors Bob Hoover

Clay Lacy hosted the event to honor the legendary aviator.
Regulations and Government

African Bizav Needs To Engage Regulators, Says AfBAA

The African Business Aviation Association continues to grow its influence but faces many challenges if the industry is to meet its potential.
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Avionics

Garmin Releases Major Upgrade of Pilot App

Version 8.5 of Garmin Pilot for the iPad brings new functionality such as weight and balance calculations integrated with flight planning.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

European Parliament Clears Way For Drone Ops Rules In 2017

The Parliament's transport committee agreed on amendments that would introduce European Union-wide requirements for drones.
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Reno Air Races 2016

The fastest motorsport on earth. Catch it while you can.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Completes First 120-Month Global Inspection

The achievement paves the way for the location to perform similar examinations on other airframes.
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Security

NBAA, Neffenger Discuss DCA, Airspace Access

NBAA is hopeful the discussions will keep business aviation issues on track during changeover to new administration.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Opens Component Repair Station in Malaysia

Ruag's new component repair facility in Kuala Lumpur will support a variety of twin turboprop aircraft and helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Luxaviation Unveils New Belgium Hangar

The multi-million euro facility will provide a boost to the company's maintenance capabilities in the region.
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Regulations and Government

Trump Will Take a Tougher Line With Adversaries, Senator Says

U.S. senator and war veteran Cotton is among names the president-elect was considering to head the Pentagon.
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Aircraft

Japan's Peach Aviation Chooses Airbus for New Narrowbodies

Order for A320neos and A320ceos loosens Boeing stranglehold on Japanese market
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Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Rapidly Builds Bombardier Fleet, Spreading Its Wings Beyond Asia

Zetta Jet Rapidly Builds Bombardier Fleet, Spreading Its Wings Beyond Asia
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Aircraft

U.S. House Votes To Block Airliner Sales to Iran

Republican-led body again moves to undermine Obama administration's signature nuclear deal
Avionics

EASA Proposal Seeks EFB ‘Level Playing Field’

The specific objectives of this proposal are to ensure compliance with the ICAO standards and recommended practices.

FAA Asks Supreme Court To Reject Flytenow Appeal

NATA sides with the FAA, saying Flytenow is using "smoke and mirrors" to enable pilots to bypass commercial transportation laws.
Charter & Fractional

Bliss Jet To Launch Per-seat NY-London Service in 2017

Seats on the 10- to 14-passenger charters are $11,995 each way.

Large Jets Give Lift to U.S. Bizav Flying in October

Overall activity soared 3.3 percent year-over-year, though this fell slightly short of Argus' projection for a 4.1-percent rise.
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ATC

GAO Highlights Transition Issues with ATC Reform

The GAO report finds agreement in favor of user fees among aviation "experts," but a split in opinions from stakeholders.
Aircraft

Maintainers Fix F-22 Weapons System Issue, Air Force Says

The unspecified 'in-flight weapons system maintenance issue' on one F-22 affected its radar cross section.
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Airlines

Brazilian Government Clears the Way for Qatar Stake in Latam

Qatar Airways is buying a 10 percent holding in Latam.
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FBOs

Sioux Falls FBO Completes Expansion Project

South Dakota's Maverick Air Center has more than doubled its hangar space and fuel storage
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FBOs

Shanghai Moves To Add Business Aircraft Parking

Facing increasing bizav traffic, airport authorities have partnered with service provider Shanghai Hawker Pacific on new high-density aircraft parking.
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Aircraft

China’s Fighter Export Prospects Remain Uncertain

The FC-31 was a no-show at Zhuhai, and Pakistani officials dampened speculation about a buy.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Services To Partner on UK Mx Training

The on-location training provider will team with Gama Aviation on maintenance training courses in the UK.
ATC

After U.S. Election, Battle Resumes Over ATC Restructuring

House Republicans and Democrats used different reports by federal government offices to argue their cases for reforming the ATC system.
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