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Charter & Fractional

Britain's Bizav Community Faces Uncertainty Over EU Exit

UK-based charter operators face the prospect of losing the cabotage rights that allow them to fly within European Union states.
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Aircraft

Air Canada Confirms C Series Order

Contract including options valued at $6.3 billion
Regulations and Government

Flytenow Flight-sharing Case Seeks Supreme Court Hearing

The Goldwater Institute is asking the Supreme Court to hear the Flytenow case, which revolves around First Amendment issues.
Accidents

France Opens Manslaughter Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Inquiry launched as investigators continue attempts to extract data from FDR, CVR
Airports

Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower

When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest ATC tower in the country.
Aircraft

Falcon 8X Gets European Nod; U.S. FAA Approval Pending

Derived from the Falcon 7X, the 6,450-nm 8X was unveiled at EBACE 2014 and first flew on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Charter & Fractional

Broker Launches New Charter Site for Denver Region

JetCharterDenver.com promises the most comprehensive selection of aircraft available for charter throughout Colorado.
Accidents

Singapore Airlines 777 Catches Fire Following Diversion

Crew turns back to Changi following engine oil indication
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Aircraft

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Negotiate New Master Contract

Closing new master agreements with both Boeing and Airbus are among the marching orders for incoming Spirit CEO Tom Gentile.
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Engines

New Combustor Design Simplifies Safran's Arrano

Safran Helicopter Engines (Turbomeca) has found a way to keep the flow swirling in the combustor.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds Titanium to D2 Bravo Watch Lineup

The new Titanium features a heart monitor and high-resolution color display plus an aviation-tailored watchface.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Stunned By UK's European Union Exit Vote

The UK electorate's June 23 vote to leave the European Union poses serious questions about the country's aerospace, defense and air transport industries.
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Engines

Spike Aerospace Mulls Engine Options for Supersonic Jet

The company has been working with two manufacturers and is in early discussions with a third.
Charter & Fractional

M&N Aviation Cleared for Cuba

The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based company joins a growing list of charter operators to add Cuba to their approved Operations Specifications.
Safety

S-76 Crash Prompts Calls for ELT Improvements

The TSB of Canada issued 14 recommendations as a result of its investigation into the May 2013 crash of a medevac S-76.
Aircraft

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options
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Regulations and Government

EASA Releases Small Aircraft Certification Proposal

Release of NPA puts CS-23 on pace for year-end enactment in Europe.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour

The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec

First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30
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Safety

NTSB Wants Timely Pireps and More of Them

Member Sumwalt says pilots and ATC must work together to make Pireps more effective.
Regulations and Government

New Jersey Tax Proposal Draws Industry Ire

The proposal would more than double the fuel tax and eliminate an airline exemption for fuel burned outside the state.
ATC

Space-based ADS-B Benefits Outlined in FSF Report

The Flight Safety Foundation's report explains how space-based ADS-B could improve surveillance of aircraft over oceans and remote areas.
Rotorcraft

NASA Helicopter Could Fly on Mars

The small helicopter will serve as a scout vehicle for a surface rover.
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FBOs

Canadian Charter/Management Provider Debuts First FBO

Toronto-based Chartright Air Group has opened a 50,000-sq-ft FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport.
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Aircraft

Israel’s First F-35 Ceremonially Rolled Out

But nothing was said about the country’s drive for operational independence with the stealth jet.
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Aircraft

India’s New Basic Trainer Is Flying

The HTT-40 is due to enter service in 2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Chattanooga Adds Second Shift

The addition is aimed at reducing customer downtime and bringing the same level of service to the company's Tennessee facility.
Aircraft

Leonardo CEO Hints At New Plan To Take Control of ATR

Leonardo-Finmeccanica jointly owns regional aircraft maker ATR with the Airbus group.
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Regulations and Government

FAA's New UAS Rule Draws Praise From GA Groups

NBAA said the rule balances safety with the ability to operate UAS, but expressed concern the FAA has yet to release guidance when operating near airports.

UBS: Pre-owned Bizjet Inventory Continues To Grow

The number of used aircraft for sale between 6-10 years old has jumped 21 percent.
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