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Airports

Graffiti Vandals Strike at Van Nuys Airport

The latest tagging incident involves three jets parked on the south side of Van Nuys Airport.

AOPA Eyes Outreach with New Logo

AOPA calls unveiling of new banding a tiny step in an evolution that has been ongoing for years.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Rebranded as Finmeccanica Helicopters

Name change is part of a wider overall corporate reorganization plan that merges the Finmeccanica's aerospace, defense and security assets.
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sales, Deliveries Drop in 2015

Orders, deliveries affected by “economic environment,” French airframer says.
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Avionics

Northrop Grumman, BAE Develop AC/MC-130J Protections

The U.S. Air Force awarded the companies contracts to develop RF countermeasures for AC/MC-130Js by November.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation and Lone Star AOG Announce Merger

The company's techs will now be able to dispatch from eight cities in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet AirWerks Awarded CAAC Repair Station Certification

China approeved the company to provide repair and overhaul for engines and airframes.
ATC

FAA Prepares for Super Bowl 50 Traffic

The NFL championship is one of the largest draws for business aircraft.

AIN Blog: On the Wings of Christmas Elves

Business aviation volunteers helped make the holiday season special.
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Aircraft

Boeing Enters 2016 On Heels of Late Order Surge

Highlights Close of 2015 with 737 Max Rollout
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Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.
Aircraft

Airstrikes over Iraq and Syria Bring Some Success

Ramadi recaptured with much air support; targeted killings highlight role of SIGINT sensors on UAVs
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Accidents

Accidents: January 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Avionics

Jet Aviation Basel To Support Pro Line 21 System Upgrades

Two Falcon 2000 series aircraft were outfitted with the Pro Line 21 at Jet Aviation Basel.
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People In Aviation: January 2016

Industry announcements and appointments

Torqued: Higher Ed Needs To Address Looming Pilot and Mechanic Shortage

Whether people accept it or not, a pilot and mechanic shortage is looming. It is time to take it seriously.
Training and Workforce

DOT OIG Seeks Further FAA Work on Controller Training Contract

The original controller training contract, issued to Raytheon, was awarded in 2008 and updated in 2010.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics and Future Metals Expand Partnership Accord

The agreement extends the Lithuian company's partnership with Future Metals to 16 countries.
Rotorcraft

AIN Blog: 2015 Was A Year of Progress for Helicopter Technology

Despite a softening commercial market, airframers do not appear to have scaled back their investment in technology.
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Security

Notam Outlines New TSA Waiver for Flights Through U.S. Airspace

The new Notam applies to foreign-registered aircraft weighing fewer than or equal to 100,309 pounds.
Maintenance and Modifications

CEO Sentenced in Unapproved Aircraft Parts Investigation

Court imposes three years of probation and a $100,000 fine.
Airlines

Etihad Dealt Blow in Fight for Air Berlin Code Shares

Court upholds German government's decision to rescind code-share rights on 29 routes
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Aircraft

Embraer Hands Over First European Legacy 450

The new twinjet will arrive in Brussels in January, ready for charter service.
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Aircraft

Russia and India Confirm Ka-226 Helo Production Deal

No agreement meeting India’s desire to acquire the S-400 air defense system was signed.
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Aircraft

Airbus Misses Year-end Delivery Target for A320neo

Lufthansa to take first airplane in 'a few weeks'
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Avionics

Bad Elf Crowd-funding Aims To Cut Cost of ADS-B IN Receivers

The Bad Elf Kickstarter offers four configurations of a new portable, low-cost ADS-B IN receiver.
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Safety

Explosives-proof Bag Promises Protection Against Bombs

Italy's D'Appolonia says its new Fly-Bag is lighter and more flexible than existing explosives-protection equipment.
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Aircraft

AIN Blog: In Air Transport 2016 Shaping Up as Year of the Narrowbody

While the culmination of several long campaigns this year looks like progress, the path to reaching this point didn’t track as straight as some had hoped.
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Airlines

Tarmac Rule Increases Overall Passenger Delays, Study Finds

The study by researchers at Dartmouth College and MIT recommends the Department of Transportation modify the current tarmac delay rule.
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Aircraft

Swedes Accept First NH90 for ASW after Long Delay

Troubled program will eventually comprise nine each for SAR and ASW.
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