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Charter & Fractional

NMB Clears Way for Flexjet/Flight Options Union Vote

National Mediation Board deems Directional Aviation units Flight Options and Flexjet as a single carrier, a ruling that will combine workforces.
Aircraft

Airbus, Pratt Analyzing Latest A320neo Engine Snag

Airframer insists latest engines problem will not affect deliveries
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Regulations and Government

FAA Activities Continue as Congress Averts Shutdown

Temporary funding sets up another potential showdown in December.
Sustainability and Environment

Air Transport Leaders Urge Action on ICAO Emissions Plan

Criticize resolution to use EU ETS fees as a source of climate funding for other industries
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Engines

U.S. Army Issues Request for Improved Turbine Engine Design

The service will award 'up to two' contracts for a two-year preliminary design phase of the engine planned for Apache and Blackhawk helicopters.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Report 2015

Charter/management firms report steady growth in fleets and business, from both management customers and buyers of charter lift.
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Engines

Product Support Survey 2015 Part 3: Engines

Williams claimed the top spot among turbofan makers while Honeywell retained its leadership in the turboprop sector.
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Regulations and Government

Torqued: Unreasonable UAS Rules Promote Culture of Non-compliance

By not issuing reasonable rules for drones, the FAA is making their operators comfortable with not having to follow any rules.

People in Aviation

Industry announcements and appointments
Charter & Fractional

First Angel Jet Network Flight Carries Chinese Orphans

Angel Jet Network will transport underprivileged patients in China and across the Asia Pacific region.
Sustainability and Environment

Leaders Call on World Governments To Support Emissions Goals

The Air Transport Action Group meeting in Geneva released letter on environmental sustainability and highlights Gulfstream green efforts.

Survey: 40% of Bizjet Pax Plan To Fly More in Next Year

Survey respondents said “saving time” was the number-one reason that they fly on business aircraft.
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Aircraft

XTI Crowdfunding Exploratory Campaign Tops $10.5M

XTI has received more than $10.5 million in potential nonbinding investment offers for its TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane.
Regulations and Government

Capitol Hill Clears FAA Extension, Turns to Funding

The House and Senate are expected to vote today on measure to avert government shutdown.
Regulations and Government

Inhofe's Pilots' Rights Bill Gains Momentum

The Pilots Bill of Rights has gained a supermajority 67 co-sponsors while the House bill has reached 140 co-sponsors.
Avionics

TrueNorth Offers Wireless Access to Smaller Aircraft

The Optelity Hot Spot allows operators of smaller jets and turboprops to provide wireless access for passengers and pilots.
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Airlines

Airline CEOs Defend Industry's Profitability at Aviation Summit

Airlines 'are being attacked for being profitable,' said Airlines for America president and CEO Nicholas Calio.
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Aircraft

Eager Airliner Makers Set To Vie for Iranian Business

Lifting of sanctions could open a market for $20 billion worth of airliners
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Training and Workforce

Textron's TRU Simulation Opens Florida ProFlight Center

New Lutz, Fla. facility already has Citation CJ3 and King Air 250/300i ful-motion, level-D sims and will add three more next year.
FBOs

Atlantic’s Philly FBO Hosts Papal Goodbye

The Pontiff gave his final blessing during his U.S. visit from the airstair at Atlantic Aviation's Philadelphia FBO.
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Rotorcraft

India Signs $3 Billion in Orders for Apaches, Chinooks

The defense ministry signed contracts for both direct commercial and foreign military sales of helicopters and supporting equipment.
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Aircraft

Flexjet Takes Delivery of First Embraer Legacy 500

Delivery marks the first fly-by-wire aircraft in the fractional provider's fleet.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Aviation Expands Global Reach

Milestone hires eight new executives and opens five offices globally as it expands its reach.
Charter & Fractional

Corporate Eagle Grows Fractional Fleet with Falcon 2000

The Falcon 2000 joins the Hawker 800XP and Beechcraft King Air B200 as third type in Corporate Eagle's fractional fleet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

India Seeks To Strengthen Unmanned Fleet with Heron UAVs

The large Israel Aerospace Industries reconnaissance drone will serve 'as a deterrent,' according to an Indian Air Force official.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Debate ATC while Passing FAA Extension

Rep. Larsen, expressing disappointment at delay of long-term FAA reauthorization, questions need for independent ATC.
Regulations and Government

Bill Filed To Resolve Managed Aircraft Tax Controversy

Tiberi's bill would clarify that aircraft management services are not subject to the the 7.5 air transportation tax.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pentastar Aviation Unveils Aircraft Interior Design Studio

The company is preparing for significantly increased demand for cabin interiors work by the end of the decade.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Aeronautical Services Opens Brazilian Facility

The site will be formally inaugurated later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

AeroWorx Adds AVRplus Generator Test Stand

The test stand is universal and can reduce the cost and complexity of testing.