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Aircraft

Falcon 5X Production Still 'Frozen' as Engine Woes Drag

Snecma has given a new certification schedule to Dassault, and they are working together to come up with an updated development timeline for the 5X.
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Regulations and Government

European Bizav Operators Unprepared for EASA Part-NCC

More than 6,000 business aircraft based in Europe will need to meet higher safety standards effective August 25, 2016.
Aircraft

ATR, Airbus Help Open Commercial Floodgates to Iran

Separate orders from Iran Air call for delivery of at least 20 ATRs, 118 Airbus jets
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Airports

AIN Blog: The Mother of All TFRs

Super Bowl 50 and a visit by President Obama will shut down much of the airspace in the San Francisco Bay Area to most general aviation operations.
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Airports

Santa Monica Appeals FAA's Ruling To Keep Airport Open

The FAA determination was made last December, and it requires the city of Santa Monica to keep its airport open through 2023.
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Aircraft

Progress Reported on Indian Version of Sukhoi T-50

The basic development plan for the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) was recently agreed, according to Russian media.
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Aircraft

Video Feeds from Israeli UAVs Intercepted by Western Intel Agencies

New revelations show continuing vulnerability of satellite datalinks.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate Lawmakers Step Up Opposition to ATC Plan

Battle lines continue to be drawn as House prepares to introduce FAA reauthorization proposal shortly.
Accidents

Accidents: February 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports

People In Aviation: February 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Safety

Torqued: Air Asia Crash Highlights Risks of In-flight Troubleshooting

The accident provides a good reminder: fly the airplane. Troubleshoot on the ground.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Reaches New Heights

The 27th edition of the annual show set new records for attendance and exhibitors.
Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max Completes First Flight

Nine-month flight test campaign officially underway
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Accidents

Pilot Error Caused 2014 TransAsia Crash, Council Determines

The crew of the ATR 72-500 approached Magong Airport in Taiwan below the minimum descent altitude during a thunderstorm.
Aircraft

ANA Confirms A380 Order

First airplane due to arrive in Tokyo in 2018
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Aircraft

Airbus Seals 118-Aircraft Deal with Iran

Nuclear settlement paves way for direct negotiations with Iran Air
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation U.S. Centers Expand Capabilities

The expansion of U.S. service center capabilities marks another milestone the integration of all three brands under the Textron Aviation umbrella.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Boosts Charter Earnings and Sales

The 10-year-old on-demand charter provider also is investing in fleet refurbishment and improvements to its digital platforms.
Regulations and Government

Bolen: Bizav Access to Airspace, Airports Under Threat

Bolen fears ATC privatization would cede control of airspace and airport access to the airlines, limiting business aviation's access.
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Aircraft

Aernnova Partners on Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet

Aernnova will collaborate on development of structural systems such as the fuselage, wing and vertical tail.
Aircraft

Russia Revives Large Airlifter Design Work

The Ilyushin Il-106 could be a replacement for the An-124s that are no longer supported by Ukraine.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter in Hover This Year, Growth Mode in 2017

Bell 505 JetRangerX and 525 Relentless will boost Bell Helicopter next year, but shipments and revenues this year are expected to be flat.
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Rotorcraft

Flight Training Begins for First Class of Lakota Pilots

The Army is transitioning its basic training and basic combat skills training flying from the Bell TH-67 Creek and OH-58A/C Kiowa Warrior to the UH-72A.
Safety

EMAS Saves Falcon 20 at Chicago Executive

The EMAS became operational in October.
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Charter & Fractional

Aero Club Builds Membership Plan With Avanti-based Fleet

Aero Clubs aims to challenge the more established Wheels Up private aviation membership program.
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Aircraft

Boeing Commercial Deliveries To Drop in 2016

CEO cites 737 to 737 Max transition, 747-8 rate cut
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Charter & Fractional

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Three Learjet 75s to Fleet

Deliveries come as company reports finishing up a strong 2015.
Aircraft

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman To Further Develop JStars Radars

The U.S. Air Force served notice that it will
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Poised for Growth in 2016

Citation deliveries could near 200 in 2016, while revenues are projected to climb to $5.1 billion.
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Aircraft

G450/550 Production Cut as Gulfstream Moves to G500/600

Shipments of “green” Gulfstreams will decrease by about 6 percent this year, though revenues are expected to climb thanks to a better mix.
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