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Boeing Commercial Warns of More Job Cuts in 2017

Plans call for continuation of cost-cutting moves that will see BCA employment drop by 8 percent this year
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Upgrades with Honeywell Sky Tracker III

The system enables phone and text services through the Iridium satellite network, including in areas without cell phone coverage.
Maintenance and Modifications

Colorado Pilatus Dealer Earns Part 145 Certification

Denver-based Tempus Jets is ratcheting up its maintenance support in advance of the PC-24's anticipated entry-into-service.
Aircraft

IAI Delivers CAEW Gulfstream 550 to Italian Air Force

First of two being acquired as offset for Israeli buy of M346s has upgraded systems, that have been jointly developed with Italy
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Sustainability and Environment

Conflicting Climate Plans Set To Clash on January 1

The EU’s emissions trading scheme could resume in January for international flights, creating friction with ICAO’s developing CORSIA plan
FBOs

Jet Aviation Marks 50th Anniversary with Refreshed Branding

Business aviation services group is marking its 50th anniversary in 2017.

AOPA Schedules 2017 Fly-ins with Expanded Format

AOPA will host four two-day Fly-Ins in 2017.
Aircraft

Moscow Preparing for Big Defense Business with Tehran

Russian aerospace firms exhibited in force at the recent Iran Air Show; license-production of the Su-30MK is mooted.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Achieves G600 First Flight Ahead of Schedule

The first G600 took off from Savannah on December 17, with two other prototypes set to join the test program soon.
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Safety

UAS Training Program Offers Law Enforcement Discount

The Unmanned Safety Institute looks to help the Airborne Law Enforcement Association's members in their UAS safety training
Accidents

First of 10 PIA ATRs Cleared to Return to Service

Flights resume from Islamabad to Gilgit and Chitral
Rotorcraft

FAA SAFO Stresses Hover Checks

The agency attributes a number of accidents to pilots' failure to follow checklists.
ATC

European Partners, Sesar JU Complete Navigation Projects

Airlines and air navigation service providers played key roles in testing performance-based and augmented navigation, optimized descents.
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Regulations and Government

Huerta: GA Entering 'New Era' with Part 23 Release

Huerta announced the release of the Part 23 rule, which culminated a nearly decade-long effort, saying it represents a fundamental shift in certification.
Safety

Study: 12% of Pilots Could Be Suffering from Depression

Seventy-five participants, or 4.1 percent, reported having suicidal thoughts within the past two weeks before taking the survey.

XOJet Partners with Etihad Airways on Joint Services

Passengers from both companies will receive special benefits
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety, Air Methods Open Colorado Learning Center

The facility is expected to have four simulators by the end of next year.
Avionics

West Star Wins STC for Falcon 900B Datalink Install

CPDL-C improves communication capabilities in areas that usually require third-party HF communication relay, such as oceanic and en route airspace.
Aircraft

Bombardier Banking on Global 7000 To Boost Revenues

The new Global 7000 is expected to drive up Bombardier Business Aircraft’s revenues by $3 billion between its service entry in 2018 and the end of 2020.
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Aircraft

Young Pre-owned Business Jet Inventory Stable, Says UBS

At 2,326, the number of pre-owned business jets available for sale at the end of last month was roughly unchanged from a year ago.
Accidents

Egypt Launches Criminal Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Authorities reveal forensic investigators found traces of explosives on recovered bodies
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Aircraft

Israel’s First F-35s Delivered to VIP Reception

The Israeli Air Force is planning to have its first squadron operational by the end of next year.
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Avionics

AEA Survey: ADS-B Fueling Growth at Avionics Shops

89 percent of avionics shops expect their businesses to grow in the next 12 months, up from 81 percent in last year’s survey.
Aircraft

Pratt-powered A321neo Certified by EASA, FAA

Airbus’s biggest narrowbody finished flight test program in less than 10 months
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Signs 30-helicopter Chinese HEMS Deal

This follows an order for 25 AW119Kx singles from Sino-US placed earlier this year.
Regulations and Government

FAA's Part 23 Rewrite Ready for Release

U.S. FAA holding a briefing on December 16 on new rule.

Sam Hill To Retire from Quest Aircraft

Hill retires with a 50-year aviation background that also included stints with Embraer and Honda Aircraft.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Stops Saudi Arms Sale; First F-15SAs Arrive in Kingdom

The White House has blocked a Saudi request for precision-guided bombs out of concern for civilian casualties in Yemen. The UK government may follow suit.
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Aircraft

Bombardier’s CS300 Enters Service with Air Baltic

First service takes 145-seat jet from Riga to Amsterdam hours before Bombardier announces model gained FAA type validation
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Gets ACJ Mx Nod

The Seletar Park faciliity can now perform full line and base maintenance on the ACJ 318-321 series.
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