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Russia Prepares for Likely Loss of Transaero

Plans underway to create United Airlines Russia through merger of Rossiya, DonAvia and Orenburg Airlines
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Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Buying GE Capital's Bizjet Portfolio

Deal for GE's portolio of $2.5 billion in business jet assets expected to close in the next several months.
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Rotorcraft

Egypt, France In Discussions Over NH90 Helicopter Buy

Tactical transport and naval helicopters would be used on newly ordered Mistral-class landing ships, along with Kamov KA-52 attack helicopters.
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Aircraft

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Offers Patient Logistics Services

Air Methods: "There is no way you can dispatch an aircraft and manage all the logistics of moving a patient from point A to point B.”

Dubai Airshow Preview: More Growth for Middle East on the Horizon

The 2015 edition of the Dubai Air Show opens at the city’s new airport in November.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Preliminary Standards Released for Large Unmanned Aircraft

Standards organization RTCA publishes 'interim' standards for unmanned aircraft detect-and-avoid and command and control functions.
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ATC

IG: FAA Contingency Plans Fell Short after Chicago Fire

Report highlights weaknesses in ATC infrastructure.
Avionics

Hands On: HUD and Fly-by-Wire Enhances Legacy 500

In the middle of next year Embraer will offer optional head-up display with enhanced and synthetic vision for the Legacy 450 and 500.
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Triton Aviation Plans for Rebound in Nigerian Business

Nigeria’s bizjet fleet sized at around 100 aircraft.
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Aircraft

New Business Turboprops 2015

While turboprops are hardly new technology, the way they are being marketed to a new generation of end-users is fresh.
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: October 2015

Regulatory deadlines approaching in the coming months
Accidents

Accidents: October 2015

Preliminary reports
Aircraft

Boeing, BAE To Develop New Electronic Warfare Suite for F-15

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing as prime contractor for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System.
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Aircraft

Legacy 450 Flies Fine Steep Approach

Testing of the steep approach mode for the Legacy 450 and 500 is done and Embraer expects certification next month.
Airports

New U.S. Customs Facility Opens at Ft. Lauderdale Exec

$5.6 million facility will be adaptable to future workloads, technologies and operational needs.
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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.