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Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing

Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.
Airlines

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.
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Aircraft

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Progressive Air Group Acquires Brant Aero

The company offers avionics and airframe MRO and inspection and maintenance services for both piston engines and turbines.
Aircraft

Progress Reported On Latest A400M Problems

But deliveries have slowed and long-term gearbox solution is still awaited
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Rotorcraft

Air Evac Sues Health Insurers

Helicopter EMS companies are pushing back against health insurers who are either outright denying patient claims or reimbursing them at low rates.
Aircraft

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer
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Maintenance and Modifications

208 Aviation Appointed TBM Service Center

The South African facility will provide coverage for the turboprop single on the southern portion of the continent.
FBOs

Success Aviation Expands in Africa

UAE-based trip support provider will now operate in Guinea's capital city, Conakry.
FBOs

Service Provider To Change at Tennessee Airport

Crystal Air, which has operated the sole FBO since Cleveland Regional Jetport opened, will be succeeded by Corporate Jet Management.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pemco Completes Heavy Maintenance Check on MD-87

The aircraft's luxury interior presented a new project for the Tampa, Fla. company.
Avionics

Universal Avionics Contracts Two S-76B Projects

Heli-One Canada will begin work on the projects next month.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROs Merge and Rebrand as Infinity Aircraft Services

Mobile Aircraft Services is merging with the MRO division of B. Coleman Aviation.
Rotorcraft

FAA Sets Special Certification Conditions for Bell 525

Current regs inadequate for fly-by-wire helicopters
Rotorcraft

Yonkers Helitour Base Debated

One operator wants to move to avoid restrictions in New York City but is meeting resistance at its planned alternate location.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Issues 'Part 107' Final Regulation for Commercial Drones

More than a decade and several iterations in the making, Part 107 allows the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems for business purposes.
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Avionics

L-3 Lynx ADS-B Solutions for Caravans, Helicopters

The NGT-9000 provides both ADS-B out and in features among other things.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Pushes Fleet Above 50 With Additions

Many of the additions to the Jet Edge fleet have been Gulfstreams.

GAMA Rally Highlights GA in Michigan

GA in Michigan supports 23,000 jobs and generates $4 billion in annual economic output.
Avionics

DAC STCs New Displays for Older Aircraft

Approval covers installation in the Hawker 800/800XP/1000, Challenger 601-3A/3R, Citation 650, Falcon 900, Fokker 50 and Gulfstream III.
Avionics

FreeFlight Offering $500 Rebate for ADS-B Installations

Rebate is available for all airplane and helicopter makes and models.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Set Up Shop at London Biggin Hill

Slated to begin operations by year-end, the 33,000-sq-ft facility will offer tip-to-tail maintenance for Learjets, Challengers and Globals.
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Aircraft

Viking To Acquire Bombardier's Amphibious Aircraft Division

Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the 170 CL-415 and CL-215 water bombers in service.
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ATC

Russian ATC Suppliers Will Evaluate Aireon ADS-B System

The first launch of Iridium Next satellites with hosted ADS-B payloads is scheduled for September.
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A Daughter on a Mission, Bizav to the Rescue

Business aviation delivered in a big way for one D-Day survivor.
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Airlines

Bombardier Announces Firm Order for 10 CRJ900s

The Canadian manufacturer reports 428 firm orders for the 90-seat CRJ900 regional airliner.
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Marty Hiller To Step In as Acting NATA President

Hill will work with Bill Deere and Tim Obitts when Tom Hendricks departs at the end of August.
Rotorcraft

Bell 412EPI Ascends Near Everest

The helicopter demonstrated landings and takeoffs at 15,200 feet.
FBOs

Korea's First Purpose-built FBO Debuts

Located at Seoul Gimpo International Airport, the facility includes a terminal and massive hangar.
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Safety

NTSB To Examine Use of Pireps

Safety board member Robert Sumwalt expressed concern that Pireps are not as effective as they could be.