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JetNet iQ: As U.S. Leads, Midsize Bizjet Market To Rise

Business aviation data firm is adjusting its 10-year outlook “reflect recent industry and market developments, especially in the large cabin market.”
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AOPA Veteran's Day Pledge Raises $1,380 for VAC

AOPA donated 10 percent of new membership and renew fees brought in during between November 11 and 22.
Aircraft

F-22 Performs over Syria/Iraq Despite Comms Issues

The stealthy air defense fighter has proved adaptable to coalition multirole combat
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Safety

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency
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Future Chinese Aircraft Carriers to be Russian Design

Despite years trying to develop their own designs, the Chinese have decided it can’t wait, and it will be cheaper to use Russian designs.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

New Sensor Capability Testing Starts on RQ-4 Global Hawk

Northrop Grumman plans to test U-2 legacy and new sensors on the Global Hawk using a universal payload adaptor.
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Airlines

Etihad Wins Appeal To Continue Code Shares with Air Berlin

Airlines retain code-share rights on 26 routes through end of winter schedule
Engines

Rolls-Royce Completes Overhaul of Aftermarket Network

Opens three customer service centers for Americas, China and Europe/Middle East
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Avionics

Cockpit Avionics: NextGen Upgrade Pace and STC Approvals Accelerating

Business aircraft owners and operators have many more choices now for NextGen upgrades, some of them more cost-effective than others.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Provides Solutions for Financing Private Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Provides Solutions for Financing Private Aircraft
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FBOs

Phoenix FBO Lux Air Jet Joins Paragon Network

The FBO, which has been at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport since 2007, offers ground-support services for all types of aircraft.

Tempus Flies Newborn with Life-threatening Condition to Virginia

Tempus Jets partnered with World Pediatric Project to transport a newborn baby born with an incomplete esophagus from Belize to Virginia for surgery.
Aircraft

Scheme Designers Tapped for Eclipse 550 Design Services

Company will design the factory standard paint scheme for the Eclipse 550 and will provide personal color selection consultations with each customer.
Aircraft

Boeing and Unions Reconciled as Sides Reach Tentative Deal

New six-year contract would offer enhanced protections for displaced workers
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Safety

NTSB's 2016 Aviation Safety Goals 'In Step' with NBAA's

Aviation safety focus areas on this year’s list include fatigue, distraction and loss of control in flight (LOC-I).
Avionics

FlightSafety Adds Gulfstream Cockpit Datalink e-Course

Three-hour eLearning CPDLC scenario-based course familiarizes pilots with CPDLC/ADS-C operations in normal and abnormal situations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Germany Confirms Desire for Larger Heron UAV

Negotiations are underway for the Heron TP to replace the Heron 1 in a lease contract operated by Airbus D&S
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Aircraft

Embraer Deliveries Reach Five-year High Mark

Embraer large jet shipments drove gains in overall business jet shipments in 2015.
Aircraft

MD Helicopters Gains Second Afghan Contract

Armed versions of the MD 530 series are being marketed for close air support
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Aircraft

Citation Longitude To Be Built Alongside King Airs

The decision to locate final assembly of the Longitude at the East Campus comes as Textron Aviation further integrates Cessna Aircraft with Beechcraft.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Highlights Independent ATC in Campaign Kickoff

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to immediately turn to FAA reauthorization with the March 31 deadline looming.

Israeli Reconnaissance Pod Finds Asia-Pacific Customer

The IAI-Elta ELM 2060P is a radar system that fits on fighter aircraft.
Aircraft

Export Sales Reported for Sino-Pakistan JF-17 Combat Jet

Myanmar and Nigeria could be customers, but a proposed sale to Sri Lanka is opposed by India
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Argus: 2015 a Good Year for U.S. Bizav Flight Activity

Business aviation flight activity in North America ended 2015 on a positive note, climbing 2.6 percent last month versus December 2014.
Regulations and Government

GA Leaders Air Concerns in Washington Town Hall

Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) hosted the meeting that drew nearly two dozen industry leaders and eight other lawmakers.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Moves To Direct Sales, TAG Steps Down as Rep

In line with this change, Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics have “amicably elected” to end their contractual agreements.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Aerospace Opens Fourth Basel Hangar

The additional hangar will be dedicated to maintenance projects and wide-body projects.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero STCs Collins TCAS 7.1 for Falcon 50EX

The installation meets Eurocontrol's requirement for Tcas 7.1.
Maintenance and Modifications

Asset Insight Launches Adapt Tool

The software helps managed the financial aspects of aircraft maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Latvia-based FBO Riga Opens MRO for Business Jets

Maintenance and repair services are provided by Solinair’s EASA Part 145 certified professionals.