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Latest Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Enters Flight Test

The XWB-97 will power the Airbus A350-1000
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Engines

Pratt’s GTF for Embraer E2 Starts Flight Testing

Flies aboard Pratt’s 747-SP test bed
Regulations and Government

Alnaqbi Faces Up to Business Aviation Challenges as Region’s Fleet Grows

FBO unhappy with ‘shared’ FBO facilities at Dubai South, says MEBAA founder, who hopes region’s bizav movements will double by 2020.
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Aircraft

New Crop of Narrowbodies Promise Giant Leap in Efficiency

Middle East carriers face an abundance of choice among new generation narrowbody jets.
Avionics

SmartPath gets Smarter, Better

Block II version of Honeywell SmartPath, the only FAA-certified system of its kind, now supports up to 48 approach options.
Safety

Emirates Growth Continues Apace

Emirates will take delivery of three A380s in one month in December, while its flight cadre to quadruple to 16,000 pilots over the next two decades.
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Aircraft

Turkish Missile Expertise On Show

The Roketsan Cirit laser-guided rocket is being used by the UAE armed forces and can be seen here at the Dubai Airshow on an Archangel aircraft.
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Training and Workforce

AFTA Secures Third Major Pilot Training Contract

Atlantic Flight Training has signed a deal with Turkish Airlines to train its pilots.
Aircraft

Boeing takes fresh view at Middle East market

Market outlook forecasts 3,180 new Middle East aircraft worth $750 billion over next 20 years; widebodies will remain dominant.
Accidents

Intelligence Points to Sinai Bomb Attack As Investigation Continues

Russia and the UK suspended flights to and from Egypt while awaiting the findings of an investigation into the October 31 crash of a Metrojet A321.
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FBOs

Windy City Gateway Gets New Runway

Runway 10R-28L will be used primarily as an arrivals runway
Accidents

Incorrect Nav Frequency Setting Led To Citation CFIT

The two pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed about 600 feet short of the VOR station, which was about one mile from the runway.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Changes to Aircraft Airworthiness Rules

Comments on the proposal are due February 5.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods To Acquire Tri-State Flight for $222M

Tri-State was founded in 2002 and operates a mixed fleet of 19 EMS helicopters and four fixed-wing aircraft from bases in the U.S. Southwest.
Aircraft

Boeing Files Protest against LRS-B Award

A joint statement with Lockheed Martin alleges “fundamental flaws” in the selection process.
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FBOs

Clay Lacy Aviation Adds To Its VNY Apron

The nearly five-decades-old service provider has embarked on a major upgrade project at the Los Angeles-area gateway.
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Aircraft

Comac Rolls Out C919, But Program Timeline Still Uncertain

Comac won’t say when in 2016 it now plans to conduct the first flight of the delayed C919.
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Safety

NBAA Honors Czech Operator ABS For Safety Record

ABS Jets has operated for 11 years without an accident.
Aircraft

Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey Arrives at Dubai Airshow

Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey Arrives at Dubai Airshow
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Aircraft

Bombardier Learjet 75 Arrives at Dubai Airshow

Bombardier Learjet 75 Arrives at Dubai Airshow
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Aircraft

UAE F-16 Prepares for Dubai Airshow Flying Display

UAE F-16 Prepares for Dubai Airshow Flying Display
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Aircraft

Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Arrives at Dubai Airshow

Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Arrives at Dubai Airshow
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Engines

Trent XWB-97 For A350-1000 Makes First Test Flight

Rolls-Royce has achieved the first test flight with its 97,000-pound thrust Trent XWB-97 turbofan.
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Aircraft

European Maritime Agency Demo for Portuguese UAV

Tekever’s AR5 Evolution will aid SAR and pollution monitoring during the two-year Project Rapsody.
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Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Now Sole FBO at KBAF after Buying Five Star Jet

Latest acquisition builds on Rectrix's current presence in Westfield and will allow for the expansion of its maintenance and GA handling services there.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VistaJet Signs for High-Speed Jet Connex Data Service

Higher data speeds will enable passengers to use more devices and allow streaming of real-time and on-demand video to the aircraft.
Aircraft

India’s Own MALE UAV To Fly Soon

Long-winged design named Rustom will carry various ISR payloads
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Regulations and Government

Bolen: Look at Alternatives to U.S. ATC Privatization

NBAA's Bolen suggests exempting aviation trust fund revenue from sequestration rather than privatizing ATC to ensure FAA funding stream.
Aircraft

Strong Bizav Contingent Expected at Dubai Airshow

Business aviation exhibitors will be making a quick dash from next week's Dubai Airshow to the NBAA Convention in Las Vegas.
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Regulations and Government

House Adds Fuel Fraud Study, Protects Ex-Im in Highway Debate

House passed highway bill after adding the fuel fraud measure and rejected amendments designed to thwart Ex-Im renewal.