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UK Chooses Boeing P-8 for MPA Without Competition

British defense review restores maritime patrol aircraft capability, halts decline in combat aircraft fleet
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Delaware Officials Promote Benefits of GA at Rally

GAMA's 14th jobs rally attracted hundreds of attendees in New Castle, Del.
FBOs

Rectrix Celebrates Opening of New FBO

Retrix has been operating out of preexisting facilities since expanding to Worcester.

Mayo Aviation Founder Gwen Mayo Dies

Mayo earned a PhD in organic chemistry and was was research chemist before establishing Mayo Aviation in 1978.
Airlines

SIA-Lufthansa JV Aimed at Gulf Carriers’ One-Stop Strength

Groups to cooperate in "key" European, Southeast Asian and Australian markets
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Mecaer Wins STC for H145T2 Luxury Interior

Five orders in hand for the Mercedes-Benz Style interior, with first delivery planned by year-end.
Avionics

Wireless Data Loader Offered for Primus Epic Cockpits

Honeywell plans to release functionality in 2016 that will enable wireless cockpit functions in flight.
Airports

London Oxford Airport Offers Promotions and Prizes This Month

Pick up a fill-up of Jet A1 and get a chance at great prizes this December.
Avionics

Smartpath GBAS Eases Approach to Challenging Airports

Honeywell continues to tweak its Smartpath GBAS.
FBOs

Phillips 66 Provides Concierge Software Package

The fuel provider has signed an agreement that could make life easier for its network FBOs.
FBOs

Phillips 66 Provides Concierge Software Package

The fuel provider has signed an agreement that could make life easier for its network FBOs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Erickson Certified as Bell Helicopter Maintenance Center

The Oregon company is approved for MRO services on the Bell 214B and 214ST.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Jet Completes New Little Rock Expansion

The project includes a hangar for projects involving the company Falcon 8X and Falcon 5X.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA, EASA Assist with International Parts Documentation

Agencies correct an implementation error.
Aircraft

Affordability Still A Major Issue for the F-35 Program

A multi-year buy could ease the trend in the US, UK and elsewhere to reduce numbers and stretch out production.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Says It Is Moving Quickly on Drone Registry

Recommendations call for registry to apply to small UAS that weigh more than 250 grams and up to 55 pounds.
Aircraft

NBAA's 2015 Show in Las Vegas Is Strongest Since Downturn

NBAA's 2015 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas drew strong visitor and exhibitor numbers.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350s to U.S. Fleet

Priester Aviation is operating the aircraft as part of VistaJet's U.S.-based Flight Services Program.
FBOs

Signature’s Spacious San Jose FBO Has the High-tech Touch

Signature Flight Support's new San Jose FBO is on a 29-acre site with ample ramp and hangar space, as well as a modern executive terminal.
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Jet Professionals Challenge

Take on an Olympic champion in table tennis.
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ATC

International Security Notams Format Revised

The ZZZ identifier will no longer be valid.
Accidents

Answers Sought for Why Citation Crashed While En Route

The Citation was cleared to climb to 41,000 feet before it vanished from radar and crashed.
Accidents

NTSB Points to Icing in Citation Crash

The pilot took off with malfunctioning instruments and was then faced with elevated workload as the aircraft entered severe icing conditions.
Aircraft

China Finally Signs for Sukhoi Su-35 Warplanes

Russia lands first export customer for its top-of-the-line jet fighter, after reverse-engineering fears are allayed.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Global Hawks Will be Upgraded With Weather Radar

Garmin said Northrop Grumman has selected its GSX 70 weather radar to equip U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawks.
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Charity Event Raises $505,000 To Support CAN

CAN fundraiser surpasses half million dollars for the first time.
Aircraft

Bombardier Jets Set New Speed Records

Bombardier honors aircraft pioneer Clay Lacy by setting new record for 50th anniversary of his own transcontinental speed record.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Dip in Third Quarter, Says AEA

AEA says general aviation avionics sales were down 5.3 percent for the third quarter of 2015.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Expands Management Fleet

Fleet has grown by 17 aircraft since May.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Agencies Support Counter-Drone Technology Efforts

While one company has released a 'SkyTracker' system to protect airports from drones, MITRE Corporation will award cash for further solutions.
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