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Quebec Government Throws Lifeline to CSeries

Bombardier to get $1 billion cash injection
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Army Aerostat Escapes Mooring Station, Causes Havoc

The runaway airship was one of two aerostats comprising the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor system.
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FBOs

Construction Begins on New Toronto FBO

The Epic and UVAir FBO Network branded location is expected to begin operations next summer.
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Aircraft

Reports: BBD To Receive CSeries Bailout, Shelve Lear 85

Bombardier is believed to be preparing for a $4 billion write down of both the CSeries and Learjet 85 as the Quebec government agrees to help.
Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Forms Alliance with Bromma Business Jet

Under the agreement, TAG Aviation Europe is exclusive air charter sales agent for Bromma’s two Falcon 7Xs.
Airlines

Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes

The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Climbs Ever Higher in 3Q

Deliveries also soared, with 43 jets (31 large-cabin, 12 midsize) handed over versus 31 aircraft (25 large, six midsize) in the same period last year.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AOPA, NBAA Join UAS Registry Task Force

Task force has until November 20 to recommend a registry framework.
Engines

GE To Build CMC Raw Materials Plants in Alabama

Plans call for operations to start by mid-2018
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Aircraft

Ex-Im Moves to Senate after House Vote

GAMA, AIA urge "pathway" to enact bill.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber

The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.
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Aircraft

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?
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Aircraft

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show
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Rotorcraft

Marines' CH-53K King Stallion Takes to the Air for First Flight

The first flight of the new heavy-lift helicopter was delayed from last year by issues with its gearbox and other technical challenges.
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Regulations and Government

ARSA To Hold Meeting on Changes to U.S.-EU Mx Guidance

The reworded guidance makes it clear that each new or used part must have an FAA Form 8130-3.
Aircraft

With Deliveries Up, Cessna Preps for Longitude's NBAA Debut

Textron Aviation delivered 37 Citations and 29 King Airs during the quarter, compared with 33 Citations and 30 King Airs a year ago.
Regulations and Government

'Air Cocaine' Pilots Flee Dominican Republic

Both French pilots were under legal supervision, awaiting an appeals trial after they were sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Airports

Train Service Speeds Oxford Airport to London Transfer

The train service, which costs £6 each way and runs every 30 minutes, whisks passengers to the “heart of the city” in just under one hour.
Aircraft

Jinggong Named Eclipse 550 Distributor for China

Company to offer sales, training and service for Eclipse parent company One Aviation in the Asian country.
FBOs

Eastern Aviation Fuels Boosts Its Ranks

Shell Aviation's exclusive aviation fuel distributor announces four new members have joined its Shell-branded dealer network
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Airports

Leesburg Remote Tower Demo Ends Data-gathering Phase

Data will now be analyzed and form the basis of a safety case report to be presented to the FAA for approval to move to phase two—active traffic control.
Charter & Fractional

China Minsheng Investment Set To Take Stake in Luxaviation

The transaction will allow Europe-based aircraft management and charter group Luxaviation to expand into the Chinese market.
Aircraft

Japan Will Be First International Customer for Boeing KC-46A

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire three of the Boeing 767-based aerial refueling tankers.
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Aircraft

U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio

Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Announces 400E Program

Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP refurbs include Garmin 5000 avionics.
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Avionics

Gulfstream Offers GV Fans 1/A+ Upgrade

Integration of FMS and Fans resulted from a partnership between Gulfstream and Honeywell.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Installs Hawker 800XP Gogo Router, Server

The new systems give passengers Internet access and the ability to watch the latest TV shows and movies.

Duncan CEO Takes Over as GAMA Chair

Duncan's Hilkemann becomes chair as GAMA adds new membership category and reaches record number of members.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Releases New Website

The new site promises easier accessible information for customers and job seekers alike.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Industry Partners Test Drone Airspace Management System

The Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety system is being assessed by the FAA and NASA's Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management program.
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