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Aircraft

Bombardier C Series Wins Transport Canada Certification

Scheduled for first delivery in second quarter of 2016
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Aircraft

KAI Unveils T-X Contender, Pursues T-50 Exports

The advanced jet trainer that was developed with Lockheed Martin, shows new features for the U.S. T-X competition
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Airlines

U.S., Cuba to Establish Scheduled Air Services

American Airlines aims to start scheduled flights next year
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HAI To Honor Padfield for Excellence in Communications

An editor with AIN for 22 years, Padfield has written four aviation books and logged more than 9,000 hours.

FAA, Israeli CAAI Look To Tighten Collaboration

The FAA and CAAI began an “in-depth exchange” after a rocket from Gaza landed about a mile from Ben-Gurion Airport on July 22 last year.
Charter & Fractional

CRJ200s Expand Charter Role for Iraq's Energy Sector

Iraq Gate is now operating three Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets to provide transportation to and from Iraqi oil and gas fields.
Regulations and Government

Omnibus Bill Includes Tax Break Extensions, FAA Funding

The government-wide funding bill would increase FAA's budget and extend bonus depreciation for five years.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Honeywell Finishes 2015 Strong, Casts Eye Toward 2016

Despite a sixth straight year of double-digit corporate earnings growth, Honeywell is anticipating small improvement in its BGA segment next year.
Aircraft

Embraer Delivers Executive AirShare’s 30th Phenom

Executive AirShare's 30th Phenom is painted in colors from the Brazilian flag, with the Brazilian and U.S. flags painted on the tail.
Aircraft

Delta Revisits E190 Plan with New Boeing Order

Deal covers 20 of the Embraer jets and 20 new 737-900ERs
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Aircraft

HondaJet HA-420 Receives FAA Type Certification

HondaJet HA-420 Receives FAA Type Certification
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AIN's 2015 Year End Report

Last year at this time, I predicted that the worst was over for the world economy; and I said that 2015 would witness sustained growth in business aviation
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Airlines

Partners Plan for Large-Scale Biofuel Delivery in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport aims to cut aircraft carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2037
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet, Flight Options Pilots Agree To Unionize

A little more than 51 percent of the voting pilots favored representation.
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AIA: U.S. Headed for Record Trade Surplus

Shipments and surplus up so far this year, but so too are early signs of slowdown.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi ‘Reviewing’ MRJ Schedule

Plans to release new schedule by year end
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Engines

EASA Certifies Turbomeca Engine in Bell 505

Officially launched at the 2013 Paris Air Show alongside the Bell 505, the Arrius 2R has followed a brisk development schedule.
Regulations and Government

PBOR 2 Wins Senate Approval

Senate passage comes less than a week after the Senate Commerce Committee approved a compromise version of the bill.
Aircraft

Euro-MALE UAS Project Still Awaiting Action

Germany will take funding lead for the project definition contract – but it has not yet been negotiated
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Regulations and Government

Bunce Urges Release of Part 23 Proposal by Year-end

On December 15 the FAA missed the congressionally set mandate to issue a final rule overhauling small aircraft certification regulations.

U.S. Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Lingers

One economist's view on what the future holds for the global economy.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Aiming for Mid-2016 Certification

Company plans to produce 200 of the light turbine singles per year by 2018.
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Rotorcraft

EvoLux Helicopter Charter Portal Moves To 'Next Level'

Founder is seeking $5- to $10 million in seed financing.
Aircraft

US Navy’s New Anti-Ship Missile Makes Progress

The Lockheed Martin Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is now flying on an F/A-18 Super Hornet
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ATC

FAA Issues Notam for College Football Championship

Set for Jan. 11 in Phoenix, the event is expected to draw a flock of business aircraft.
Aircraft

Zetta Jet Signs Deal for Five Bombardier Global 6000s

The agreement, worth a potential $318 million, is a firm order for one Global 6000 and options for four more of the ultra-long-range jets.
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Rotorcraft

Second Bell 525 Relentless Joins Flight-test Program

Second 525 flight-test vehicle (FTV2) joined the program last week and is soon expected to begin airborne trials.
Aircraft

Third AW609 Tiltrotor To Fly by Mid-2016

Ship 03 is nearing completion in Italy and will be relocated to Philadelphia for flight testing in the first half of next year.
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NARA Elects New Board Members, Advisory Council

Ogarajets president and CEO Johnny Foster will lead the board as chairman.
Aircraft

Flexjet Outlines How Supersonic AS2s Will Be Integrated

AS2s will be part of Flexjet's Global Access program and fly international city pairs.
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