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Accidents

Royal Jet BBJ Slightly Damaged in Abu Dhabi Tempest

CEO says light planes destroyed but BBJ "undamaged."
Regulations and Government

Senate FAA Bill Omits ATC Privatization

Senate Commerce Committee to vote on bill on March 16.
Airlines

A4A: U.S. Airlines Realized $23 Billion in Net Profit Last Year

While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sales Sluggish as BRIC Economies Lag

Falcon 8X on time for mid-year certification. Almost-three-year delay confirmed for Falcon 5X.
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Airlines

Online Retailer Amazon Will Lease Boeing 767s to Deliver Cargo

Amazon and air cargo provider Air Transport Services Group have reached agreement to deliver Amazon packages using 20 Boeing 767s.
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Aircraft

First Pratt-powered A321neo Takes Flight

First delivery scheduled for year-end
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Heavy Wind, Rain Wreaks Havoc at Abu Dhabi Bizav Expo

Event participants feared for their safety and ran from chalets in the rainstorm as the inclement weather damaged facilities.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Long-Awaited Part 23 Proposal

The proposal, one of the most sweeping rewrites in the agency's history, would reduce the time it takes to bring new technologies to market.
Airlines

ERA Says New EU Aviation Policy Falls Short

European Regions Airline Association looks for more concrete support from EU lawmakers as they formulate a new policy for aviation.
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Charter & Fractional

Teamsters and Flexjet/Flight Options Clash Over Pilot Seniority

The management of Flexjet and FlightOptions indicated that a pilot seniority list drawn up by the Teamsters union may be illegal.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAE Military Places Order for Unmanned Piaggio HammerHeads

The UAE Armed Forces plans to acquire eight of the unmanned derivatives of the Piaggio P.180 Avanti twin turboprop business aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

JetSmarter Membership Program Expands 'Free' Empty Legs

JetSmarter members pay annual dues of $9,000 for access to free empty-leg flights and shuttle services.
Aircraft

Boeing, South African Company Cooperate on 'Mwari' Aircraft

Boeing will develop an integrated mission system for the ISR and light attack turboprop built by the Paramount Group.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Acquires Avjet

With the purchase, the General Dynamics subsidiary will add 45, mainly large-cabin, business jets to its aircraft management and charter division.
Aircraft

EASA OKs Bombardier Challenger 650

The 650 is equipped with new 9,220-pound-thrust GE CF34-3BMTO engines that provide 5 percent more takeoff thrust than those on the Challenger 605.
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Regulations and Government

Senate To Move on FAA Bill Soon

Senate is believed ready to introduce FAA reauthorization bill without independent ATC proposal.
Avionics

TechnicAir Adds King Air 350 Fusion Cockpit Upgrade

The upgrade extends the life of older King Air 350s, including adding many NextGen capabilities.
Aircraft

United Orders More Boeing 737-700s, Converts Widebody Orders

Fleet update excludes Bombardier C Series
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Bundles CMS Upgrade with 96-month Service

It's now easier to update the cabin entertainment system on 300-series Challengers
Aircraft

Gulfstream Names Chong To Head Government Programs

Chong will be responsible for government and special mission sales and marketing, along with international relations and business development.
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center Redelivers VIP Boeing 747-8

The company handed over its first project on the platform ahead of schedule.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Names Global Jet Services Authorized Trainer

The agreement covers several out-of-production aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Offers Engine Rebate with Blackhawk XP Upgrades

The upgrade resets the engine logs to zero time and cycles.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Approves PAC for PT6 Fuel Accessory Support

The approval encompasses the complete line of PT6 fuel accessories and complements PAC's RR250 and LTS101 capabilities.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce Recognizes Dallas Airmotive for Support

The company reduced turn times by 42 percent across all product lines.
Airlines

U.S. Airlines Line Up for Rights to Serve Destinations in Cuba

The U.S. Department of Transportation expects to decide by this summer which U.S. airlines will fly scheduled services to Cuba.
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Training and Workforce

Upset Training Done in Flight

Flight Research’s upset-training program offers pilots training in a Sabreliner and Aermacchi Impala.
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Rotorcraft

New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters

New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters
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Rotorcraft

Finmeccanica’s AW009 Helicopter Adds a Light Single to the AgustaWestland Family

Finmeccanica’s AW009 Helicopter Adds a Light Single to the AgustaWestland Family
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: Impressions from Heli-Expo 2016

Celebrating the rotary-wing world in Louisville, Ky.
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