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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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Develops Apple Watch App for Cabin Control

App will be available next month and will control cabin lighting, monitor displays, temperature, flight map information and electronic shades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Etihad Airways Turns ADAT in Major Global MRO Player

EAE completed C-check on 3rd LATAM Group B787 in October ###sub###
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Regulations and Government

Civil Aviation Search and Rescue Worldwide

How could current protocols be improved, leading to safer worldwide operations
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Aircraft

Airbus-sponsored Perlan 2 to soar to 100,000 feet in bid to understand climate

The pressurized glider made its first flight in September and is to harness an upward wind that was still unknown 25 years ago.
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Aircraft

New dawn for Iran brings opportunities for airlines, OEMs

Iran aircraft orders are likely to be held back by a stagnant economy despite lifting of sanctions.
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Zodiac Aerospace Facing its Toughest Crisis

Massive back orders on seats are greatly reduced, but deliveries still lag, leading customers to grow impatient
Rotorcraft

Boeing Helping Indian Manufacturing to Fly

U.S. OEM is working closely with India to encourage progress in manufacturing, with final assembly of military helicopters on the cards.
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GainJet Adds Mission Flexibility with B737 Aux Tanks

Up to 2,700 gallons’ capacity can be added or removed without special equipment
Avionics

Gulf Air Goes Paperless in the Cockpit With EFBs

Gulf Air is now using Jeppesen’s FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bags.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA: Don’t Gamble on Aviation Taxes

Association to hold Tax, Regulatory and Risk Management Conference on November 15 and 16 in Las Vegas in conjunction with its annual convention.
Regulations and Government

Congress To Consider Aviation Fuel Fraud Measure

Rep. Pompeo's amendment would seek to document the amount of funds diverted from the aviation trust fund.
Training and Workforce

Embraer Inks Order for 10 Phenom 100Es from Emirates

Deliveries of these light jets, which will be used for flight training, are scheduled to begin in 2017.
Airlines

India's Vistara Calls For Free Access to International Routes

Domestic carrier Vistara is concerned that the Indian government will not abolish the controversial 5/20 rule on market access.
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Extends Korean Partnership Again

The European company and KAI will jointly market, as well as develop, civil and military helicopters based on the H155.
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