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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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Training and Workforce

NATA Celebrates Diamond Anniverary

The Association has represented the aviation business industry since it was formed in the run up to the U.S. entry into the Second World War.
Aircraft

Continued Sales Success for Mil Mi-17 Series

But the Russian helicopter could face new competition from the relaunched Airbus helicopters H215 to be built in Romania.
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Training and Workforce

FAA Moves Comment Period for AMT School Regulation Change to February 1

The rule change would allow AMT schools to amend curriculums using a simpler process.
Rotorcraft

VTOL Aircraft Maker Morgan Files for Bankruptcy

The company had plans to build a VTOL business aircraft and drones. Neither materialized.
Maintenance and Modifications

Learjet 20 XR Mods Now Have Hushkit

Deadline for Stage 3 noise compliance was Dec. 31, 2015, and now all Learjet 20 series can be modified to meet the requirement.
Aircraft

Clean Sky Technology Moves Closer to Making First Flights

A natural-flow laminar wing is due to be fitted to an Airbus A340-300 flight test aircraft.
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Avionics

AIN Blog: NextGen Capabilities Available Now

When ADS-B is fully implemented, ATC infrastructure will finally realize all the benefits that GPS promised 25 years ago.
Safety

AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Chosen for Maritime Drone Demonstrator

The company will build and test a medium-sized unmanned aircraft that would be capable of operating from U.S. Navy destroyers and other vessels.
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Airlines

United Pushes China Expansion After Hitting Roadblocks in India

United Airlines is expanding services to secondary Chinese cities while seeking to grow Indian service in alliance with Air India.
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Avionics

AIN Blog: Component Improvements Drive Aircraft Efficiency Gains

New engines, avionics and systems are providing incremental improvements in performance and efficiency.
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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: The Year In Washington–Much Ado About Nothing

Many of the issues of 2015 are spilling over into the coming year.
FBOs

AIN Blog: The Year Ahead, Landmark Changes in FBO Sector

With its acquisition of Landmark, Signature will have nearly 200 locations worldwide.
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AIN Blog: The Year Ahead, Economic Forecast Points to Further Doubt and Confusion

According to the latest OECD forecast, weakening emerging market economies are a source of concern about a worldwide growth slowdown.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed for Another Year

First delivery now scheduled for second quarter of 2018
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

African Carriers Set for More Losses in 2016, Says IATA

Weak commodity prices, conflict and an unfriendly regulatory environment are all hurting African airlines.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries

Honda Aircraft delivered its first HondaJet to an undisclosed customer on December 23.
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Regulations and Government

Alternatives Exist to Funding the FAA, Watchdog Agency Says

Allowing the FAA to issue bonds, charge fees or spinning off its Air Traffic Organization are options, says Government Accountability Office.
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Embraer Looks to Future with Children's Museum Donation

The temporary exhibit runs through February but some of the materials were donated to the museum's permanent archive.
Avionics

FAA Releases Revised ADS-B Advisory Circular

New version of AC 20-165B includes significant changes to help facilitate ADS-B OUT upgrades.

Huerta, James To Highlight Milestone WAI Conference

More than $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, pushing the total scholarships awarded over the past 20 years to more than $10 million.
Aircraft

Piaggio Adds a Pair to Its Delivery Totals

The Italian airframer received a late year boost for its sagging delivery numbers.
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Charter & Fractional

PJC, Jet Connections Form New Dubai Charter Venture

The new company, X Jets, initially will serve the Middle East market and expand into Africa and India later next year.
Aircraft

Embraer Begins Legacy 450 Deliveries

Initial delivery comes a little less than four months after Embraer secured U.S. approval for the Legacy 450.
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Regulations and Government

CBP Returns Seized King Air, but Questions Persist

The CBP seizure raises issues of charter responsibilities.
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Training and Workforce

Authorities Approve Bombardier CS100 Training Devices

Qualification of the CS100 full-flight simulator and flight training device follows type certitication of the narrowbody airliner.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Finmeccanica Ready To Start New Year With New Structure

Italian aerospace, defense and security group Finmeccanica now consists of four sectors and seven new divisions.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Signs Leaseback Deal with Omni Helicopters

Waypoint sees significant long-term demand in Brazil despite current market conditions.