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FBOs

FBO Profile: Starport, Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Community involvement is the name of the game at this family-owned FBO.
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Aircraft

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft
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Fuel

Researchers Work To Reduce Post-Crash Aircraft Fires

A new additive could someday reduce the threat of jet fuel combustion during accidents.
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Airlines

Lufthansa To Integrate Its German Operations Control Centers

Planning begins as group prepares to adopt new executive board structure
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European Bizav Flying Continues Downward Slide

WingX reports business aviation flights were down 4 percent in September and down 1.4 percent on the year.
Airports

FAA OKs New Airport for North Dakota

When completed in 2018, the new airport will be the first replacment airport built in the U.S. since 2011.
Aircraft

SAIC Offering Eclipse 550s for USAF Pilot Trainer Bid

Company would provide a fleet of Eclipse VLJs for no up-front investment by the U.S. government, at a fee-per-flight-hour.
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Aircraft

Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000

While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NBAA: 'Urgent Need' for FAA To Issue Small UAS Rules

Agency issued a proposed framework earlier this year, though a final rule isn’t expected until next year.
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Management Is Challenge in BBA-Landmark Deal

London-based BBA Aviation will limit ownership of the Landmark charter and aircraft management business to a non-controlling stake to satisfy U.S. regs.
Regulations and Government

Industry Embraces FAA's New 'Compliance Philosophy'

Industry believes new approach will foster collaboration, data sharing and safety.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innotech Touts A La Carte Services

"You don’t have to show up with an airplane needing major work,” says the company.

Widebody Projects Under Way at Greenpoint

A 777 and 787 are in the works.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux Delivers Fourth ACJ Completion

The completion is the company's ninth for executive airliners.
Avionics

ADS-B Mandates: What, Why, When and How

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Mandates Worldwide. Equip when? Now. Yes, now!
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Business Park Signs General Atomics, Northrop Grumman

General Atomics plans to open an unmanned aircraft training academy, joining Northrop Grumman as tenants of the Grand Sky Technology Park.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Upgraded H135 Light Twin

Norwegian EMS operators orders three new H135s, expects delivery in 2017.

Veterans Airlift Completes Demanding Mission

The mission was the first involving quad-amputee Sgt. John Peck, but one of more than 1,100 this year
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Charter & Fractional

JFI Jets Expands with ACP Jets Acquisition

The combined entity will operate a fleet of 17 business jets and offer a range of services in three of the busiest business aviation markets.
Aircraft

A350 ‘Perfectly on Track’ as Airbus Delivers Finnair’s First

Airframer expects to deliver 15 XWBs this year
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Exhibitors Get a Foot in at MEBAA Show Morocco

Starting out in a new market is not easy but Casablanca, Morocco, appears to be establishing itself as the bizav hub on the North African coast.
Accidents

NTSB: BA 777 Suffered Uncontained Engine Failure

HPC failure shed fragments that breached engine case and cowling
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Aircraft

Airbus, Bombardier End CSeries Talks

Bombardier continues to look for new tie-ups
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Signs Deals for Up To 38 More Helicopters

The leasing group is adding more Airbus and AgustaWestland rotorcraft to serve markets including emergency medical services.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force to Contract for Supply, Repair of Saudi F-15s

The service expects to award contracts next year for sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C/D, S and new F-15SA models.
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AIN Publications - Your Aviation Media Partner
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Maintenance and Modifications

Proposed Rewrite Updates Maintenance School Rules

FAA said existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through NPRM and comment rulemaking."
Engines

Rolls-Royce Announces Major Investment in Indianapolis

The UK-based engine manufacturer will invest $584 million to renovate and upgrade its manufacturing and assembly operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs Deal with Anaheim PD

The company offers tip-to-tail MRO support on several Airbus models.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Aviation Named Hartzell Propeller Service Facility

The Swiss company becomes Hartzell's 23rd recommended service facility.
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