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U.S. Grants Airbus Second License for Iran Sales

Approval from Treasury Department comes as opponents to Iran nuclear deal urge restraint from Obama Administration
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Backs FAA Guidance on MRO Compliance

NATA encourages the FAA's effort to encourage more certificate holder involvement with safety assurance systems.
Aircraft

New Zealand Outlines Airlift, Maritime Patrol Aircraft Needs

The country’s C-130, B757 and P-3 fleets will need to replaced in the next decade.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Spools Up New Major MRO Facility

The Rockford center, which recently secured U.S. FAA approval, will eventually house 500 workers.
Aircraft

Zodiac Boosts Delivery Rates as Recovery Continues

Aircraft equipment maker Zodiac could take another three years to fully restore profitability.
Aircraft

UK Will Pay $1 Billion To Bolster Reaper UAV Fleet

The Royal Air Force is planning to increase its MALE UAV capability, by acquiring Certifiable Predator Bs.
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Security

NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference

Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Offers Flights to Lufthansa Frequent Fliers

Lufthansa Miles & More members can redeem miles for either round-trip flights or all-you-can-fly subscription in Surf Air's network.
Aircraft

First Global 7000 Migrates To Wichita Test Center

After several successful flights since first taking to the air on Nov. 4, FTV-1 will now enter the full flight test program
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi's Third MRJ Flight Test Aircraft Takes Off

Four prototypes now flying, including two in U.S.
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Airlines

Taiwan’s TransAsia Ceases Operations

Carrier fails to recover from deteriorating traffic and rising costs
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Accidents

PIC Blamed for Fatal 2014 Citation Crash

German investogators said the pilot-in-command decided to “conduct the VFR approach even though he was aware of prevailing [IMC in fog] at the airport."
Airports

Plans for Boston Helipad Move Forward

Initial estimates project as many as 24 operations a day.
Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo Combats Yield Crisis with Further Cost Cuts

Plans to double targeted savings following big losses in first three quarters of 2016
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Aircraft

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market
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Aircraft

GE’s McAllister Replaces Conner as Boeing Commercial CEO

Shakeup comes amid establishment of third company division led by Stan Deal

AsBAA Celebrates Icons of Aviation in Asia

The award ceremony, which raised $50,000 for Orbis, saw VistaJet, ASG and Bombardier among the 13 award recipients of the night.
Aircraft

Four-zone Gulfstream G650ER To Visit MEBAA

The latest option to Gulfstream's flagship will be on display in Dubai.
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Safety

New NBAA Policy Highlights Importance of Safety Focus

NBAA's Bolen joined chairman Paul Anderson and Safety Committee chairman David Ryan in signing the new Safety Policy during the National Safety Forum.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIN Blog: The Story Behind Part 107, the Small UAS Rule

There were multiple attempts to draft the small UAS regulation dating to around 2003.
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Aircraft

Gulf Fighter Deals Will Be Worth $30 Billion-plus to U.S. Industry

A bonanza for Boeing and subcontractors as the sale of 72 F-15s to Qatar and 40 F-18s to Kuwait is notified.
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Aircraft

Textron Flies Second Cessna Citation Longitude

This comes just one month after the first Longitude prototype made its maiden flight.
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Rotorcraft

New Facility Speeds Completions at Bell Piney Flats

The Tennessee facility covers the company's light, intermediate and medium lines.
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FBOs

TAC Air Goes All In on IS-BAH

The Dallas-based service provider chain has achieved accredidation for all of its locations under the International Standard for Business Aviation Handing
Safety

AOPA, UND Study Landing Patterns To Combat LOC-I

The organizations are exploring whether use of continuous turning approaches would provide more stable approaches.
Aircraft

Embraer Ready To Assemble First E195-E2 Wing

Plans to attach newly extended airfoil to center fuselage by end of year
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Eyes Light Jet Fleet Order for European Ops

The company will fly the PC-12 for short hops and likely either an Embraer or Cessna light jet for the longer routes.
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Airlines

Airlines Urge African Nations To Release Blocked Funds

Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and Sudan identified as primary offenders
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Safety

NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Midair Avoidance

Errors by ATC resulted in the pilots’ inability to take action to avoid the collisions, the NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

Canada Issues Engine Mount Warning for LongRangers

If any are cracked or are corroded, the remaining legs might not be able to support the engine under all load conditions, Transport Canada cautioned.