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Embraer KC-390 Visits Middle East after Farnborough

The prototype has completed a successful international debut, according to its maker.
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NTSB: Bell 525 Suffered Main Blade Strikes

Test flight involved a high-speed run followed by an in-flight break-up
Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Offers EASA Part-NCC Solution

Company is focusing its Part-NCC marketing efforts on central European countries that have a large base of private turbine-powered aircraft.

Broom Named Exec Director for CitationJet Pilot Group

Broom previously led marketing and communications for Honda Aircraft Co.
Airlines

IATA: Terrorism, Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Traffic

Upward trend in travel demand moderating since January
Charter & Fractional

Mac Air's QJet Shares Frax Program Will Offer Hawker 1000s

QJet Shares customers will be able to buy one-sixth shares in refurbished Hawker 1000 jets.
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Pre-owned Update: August 2016

With great values out there, the quarter could be busy.

People In Aviation: August 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft

The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force

The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force
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Aircraft

How SuperJet Helps Airlines Like CityJet to Expand Networks Profitably

How SuperJet Helps Airlines Like CityJet to Expand Networks Profitably
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Jim Cannon Becomes Flight Department Liaison for Argus

Cannon brings a 40-year business aviation background to his new role.

AirVenture Attendance, Aircraft, Exhibitors Up In 2016

The event drew nearly 563,000 people and 2,855 showplanes.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Buys UK-based FlairJet in Euro Expansion Bid

Flexjet will operate aircraft under Birmingham Airport-based FlairJet’s UK CAA Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Europe.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Despite Flat Market, BBA Aviation Sees Revenue Growth

The company's absorption of Landmark Aviation is proceeding as planned.
Safety

ACSF Joins FAA Aviation Safety Data Sharing Program

ASIAS is an FAA-funded, joint government-industry collaborative aviation safety information sharing program.
Airlines

Air France Asks For Time to Talk as Cabin Crew Strike Ends

Seven-day walkout cost airline €90 million

Pre-owned Aircraft Sales Increase on Falling Prices

As business aircraft sales are growing, so too is available inventory.

NBAA Memberships Grows to 11,000

NBAA reaches the 11,000 milestone as it nears its 70th anniversary.
Accidents

Emirates 777 Crash Landing Closes Dubai International Airport

No fatalities among the 300 passengers and crewmembers
Avionics

Jet Aviation St. Louis Leads in CL604 FANS Installs

Facility has completed eight FANS upgrade installations on Bombardier Challenger 604s and has two more scheduled
Aircraft

The F-35A Goes Operational in the U.S. Air Force

A 12-aircraft squadron could now deploy, but with interim capabilities for the time being.
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Aircraft

Indian Tanker Deal May Still Be Concluded

Prevarication in Delhi strikes another big defense contract, for six A330MRTTs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Avionics To Distribute Wireless Test Equipment

Company will distribute Barfield DPS1000 and 1811NG digital pitot static test sets, plus tablet to interface.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Adds NDT Division

Provides NDT services at its location or the customer’s facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant, Nextant Partner on Beechjet, XTi Mx Plan

Operators are offered a guaranteed operating cost.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Opens San Antonio Avionics Satellite

Tech provides on-location avionics repairs and installations.
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace Completes Major A320 VIP Completion

MRO returns former airliner to service as a VIP-outfitted bizliner.
Accidents

Fuel Leak Likely Culprit in Singapore Airlines Engine Fire

Investigators find breach in fuel oil heat exchanger
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Regulations and Government

FAA Puts New Emphasis on Reducing Takeoff Excursions

Two-thirds of takeoff excursions are overruns, and turboprops are involved in the largest percentage of takeoff excursions, followed closely by jets.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Part 135 Operators Will Need SMS To Fly in Europe

The SMS program must be state recognized.