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Accidents

TBM 850 Crashes During Go-Around Attempt

Aircraft was attempting to land at alternate airport, local sheriff's office reports.
Aircraft

Global 7000 Faces Two-Year Delay

Bombardier is pushing back entry-into-service date of its flagship Global 7000 as it slows production of its in-production Globals by roughly 30 percent.
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Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2015 Part I: Aircraft

AIN Readers rate the level of product support provided by aircraft manufacturers.
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Aircraft

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2015

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Houston Earns Mexican Certification

Satellite facility specializes in avionics repair and installation.
Charter & Fractional

African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One

Astra Aviation Services will use linked system to track front- and back-office operations.
FBOs

Cutter Aviation Teams with Go Rentals at Arizona FBOs

Elite rental car provider to offer vehicles at Cutter’s PHX and DVT operations.
Aircraft

Boeing Presents First of 12 EA-18G Growlers to Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force plans to operate 12 of the Super Hornet derivatives for the airborne electronic attack mission.
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Aircraft

L-410NG Upgrade Makes First Flight in Czech Republic

Aircraft Industries Company of the Czech Republic plans to begin production of the new 19-seat commuter aircraft in 2017.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Parent Company Chief: What Bizjet Slump?

Gulfstream's order book grew by nearly $1 billion in the second quarter, to $14.02 billion, with book to bill exceeding 1:1.
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GKN Buying Fokker Technologies for $780 Million

Expertise includes “design, development and production of lightweight aerostructures, electrical wiring interconnection systems and landing gear” and MRO.
Engines

Bizjet International Has a Tay 611-8C Engine To Spare

Spare engine will support Gulfstream 450 customers.
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Engines

Ontic Adds JT15D Capability

Acquires manufacturing rights from Pratt & Whitney Canada for certain new JT15D engine components.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Launches Per-hour JT15D Vmax Program

Combines MRO, field service team and pay-per-hour plan.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Confirms Talks With Indian Carrier IndiGo

The Persian Gulf carrier issued a statement denying any interest in India's SpiceJet, but said it is holding talks with IndiGo.
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Air Campaign Over Iraq and Syria Gains Turkish Support

But after nearly a year, Operation Inherent Resolve has not had a decisive effect on Islamic State
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Airlines

Delta Air Lines To Offer Bizjet Upgrades to Elite Fliers

Under the new upgrade program, Delta SkyMiles members could be offered a flight on a chartered business jet operated by subsidiary Delta Private Jets.
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Regulations and Government

Bonus Depreciation Advances in U.S. Senate

After last year's last-minute extension, industry groups are hoping Congress acts sooner this year.
Rotorcraft

Round-the-world Flight in Robinson R22 on Ice

Man attempting to be the first pilot to solo circumnavigate the globe in a Robinson R22 ditched in Davis Strait.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate To Consider Pilot's Bill of Rights 2

GA groups kick up lobbying campaign in support of amendment as the Air Line Pilots Association objects to the third-class medical provision.
Aircraft

Textron Bullish on Bizjet Market in North America

Textron Aviation delivered 36 Cessna Citations and 30 Beechcraft King Airs in the second quarter, compared with 36 Citations and 34 King Airs a year ago.
Airlines

Delta Expands Partnership, Acquires Stake in China Eastern

Under the 'enhanced strategic partnership' Delta will invest $450 million to acquire a 3.55 percent stake in the Shanghai-based carrier.
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Airlines

Aviation Silk Road To Promote Open Skies in Central Asia

UN urges ‘cohesive brand’ to encourage more openness and connectivity
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Aircraft

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior
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Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce Names FlightSafety as BR725 Mx Trainer

FlightSafety International will offer BR725 engine and troubleshooting courses at its Savannah, Ga. maintenance training center.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Jets Rebrands as Jet Maintenance Solutions

Company specializes in maintenance of Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Law Firm Hires Former Leader of FAA's Drone Office

Williams was appointed to lead the FAA's newly created UAS Integration office in March 2012.
Regulations and Government

Gulfstream Targets Latin America with New Reps

Aerocardal, one of the largest charter and FBOs in Chile, will handle both commercial and government sales for Gulfstream in Chile.
FBOs

Voyager Jet Opens New FBO at Allegheny County Airport

The upgraded facility offers convenient access to downtown Pittsburgh.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Clears Path for Ex-Im Renewal

Sen. Kirk is offering an amendment over strong objections of fellow Republican lawmakers.