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Textron Aviation Issues More Layoff Notices

The move follows similar steps taken by other business jet manufacturers.
Regulations and Government

Expansion of NAT Reduced Lateral Separation Delayed

The initial phase of the reduced lateral separation minimums from 50 nm to 25 nm in the North Atlantic Tracks was introduced in December last year.
Aircraft

Singapore Chooses H225M and Chinook for Air Force

The aircraft will replace the service's fleet of aging Super Pumas.
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FBOs

Sonoma FBO Adds New Hangar

Sonoma Jet Center believes the new storage space is an option to the more crowded and expensive Bay area airports such as San Francisco and Oakland.
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Aircraft

Details Emerge on UK’s Tornado-Typhoon Capability Transition

But the vital RAPTOR reconnaissance pod cannot be transferred from the retiring jets.
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Aircraft

Bombardier To Send First CS300 To Air Baltic in 'Coming Weeks'

Last month, the CS300 completed a month-long series of route-proving flights in Europe and the Middle East to prepare for entry into service.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Predator C Avenger ER Makes First Flight

The extended-wing variant of the jet-powered Avenger increases endurance to 20 hours, the manufacturer says.
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Airports

Russian Carriers Benefit From Moscow Sheremetievo Expansion

Expecting to serve 33.6 million passengers this year, the Moscow gateway operates to near capacity
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Aircraft

Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Fall, but Net Orders Rise

For the first nine months, it shipped 109 business jets, compared with 135 in the same time frame last year.
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Aircraft

Emirates Sheds Last Airbus A330 and A340

Retirements leave the airline with 85 A380s and 160 Boeing 777s
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The move comes after Portland, Oregon-based Erickson missed scheduled November 1 debt interest payments.
Aircraft

GAMA: 3Q Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Down

While business jets and helicopters saw declines, the turboprop market was in the black for the first three quarters of the year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Dassault Falcon Service Center Opens In Bordeaux

The new Falcon support center in Bordeaux provides significant extra capacity for MRO functions such as C checks.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Eye Trump Infrastructure Promises

Business aviation groups wonder what this means for FAA reauthorization and ATC privatization.
Avionics

Honeywell Prepares First Chinese Aural Cockpit Alerts

Next year, Chinese helicopter operators will start using the Mandarin Chinese version of its EGWPS system.
Airports

FAA Will Evaluate 'Counter-UAS' Technology at Denver Airport

The agency aims to develop a concept of operations to protect airports against the threat of rogue drones by next year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Adds To China Service Network

The OEM named Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited as its third authorized customer service facility in the country.
Engines

StandardAero Inks CF34 Support Deal with GE Aviation

The agreement will see the Arizona-based MRO provider offer Bombardier Challenger On-Point program customers engine hot secton and overhaul support.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Scion Offers Lower Charter Rates For More Notice

New jet card program Jet Scion offers charter service in a mix of light and midsize aircraft.
Safety

Gentex Debuts New Dimmable Window Technology

The Michigan manufacturer says the new system is easier to maintain and operate compared to conventional window shades.
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Avionics

Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets ANAC Maintenance Nod

The General Dynamics subsidiary adds to its list of maintenance approvals at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
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Regulations and Government

Ayotte Trailing, Mica Ousted in Elections

Rep. Mica had chaired both the House aviation subcommittee and full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Aircraft

Indonesia’s Latest Regional Airliner Project Taking Shape

Designers cite considerable need for small airliners that can operate in rugged terrain and difficult climates
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pacific Aerospace Works To Establish China Support

The New Zealand manufacturer signed a deal last week to start a maintenance presence in China for the P750XL utility turboprop.
Regulations and Government

NATA: FAA Proposed AC Fills Gap, Increase Consistency

FAA is proposing an advisory circular providing guidance on the development of individual aircraft inspection programs.
Charter & Fractional

AIN Business Aviation Fleet Analysis 2016

Fractional programs, and owned-and-operated charter companies: fleet composition, replenishment plans and the impact on the preowned market.
Aircraft

New Business Jets 2016

Splitting the eye of the niche in a lackluster market
Engines

Safran’s Move Into Business Aviation is Back on Track With Silvercrest Engine

Safran’s Move Into Business Aviation is Back on Track With Silvercrest Engine
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Aircraft

First Flight of Bombardier’s Global 7000 Long-range Jet

First Flight of Bombardier’s Global 7000 Long-range Jet
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Engines

AIN Exclusive: The Higgs Diesel

The Higgs step-piston two-stroke engine applies new technology to an old idea.
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