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UK Harrier Fleet Sold to U.S. Marines for Spares

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is paying $180 million to buy 72 BAE Harrier GR.9 V/STOL fighters that were axed from the Royal Air Force
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Aircraft

First Production A400M in Assembly as Airbus Military Predicts Export Demand

Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first production A400M, slated for the French Air Force.
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Aircraft

First British F-35 Rolled Out as Change of Plan Explained

The first international Joint Strike Fighter, an F-35B for the UK, was rolled out on November 22,
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Aircraft

2011 Preowned Market Report

Large-cabin, long-range jet prices stabilized early; now older jets are getting buyer attention
ATC

FAA Remains Quiet on Eram Budget Overruns, Delays

As NextGen’s chassis, Eram is crucial to future of ATC
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Accidents

Accidents: December 2011

Preliminary Reports
Avionics

Travel Management Picks Gogo Biz for Charter Fleet

Business aviation in-flight connectivity specialist Aircell of Bloomfield, Colo., has announced that charter operator Travel Management Company (TMC)
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Aircraft

‘Complex’ DataComm Program Could Start in 2015

The FAA also declined comment on the expected DCIS contract value, but said the program is on track for a contract award next year. According to the DOT IG
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Travel Management Picks Gogo Biz for Charter Fleet

Business aviation in-flight connectivity specialist Aircell of Bloomfield, Colo., has announced that charter operator Travel Management Company (TMC) is in

North Sea Offshore Industry Keeps Faith

In the North Sea, worker unions and the oil and gas industry lobbies have not expressed concerns about the safety

Questions Remain on S-92 Gearbox Requirements

Although Sikorsky is developing a new main gearbox to solve the problems that have plagued the S-92 over the course of its service life
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FAA Revises VLJ Certification Rules

Because of great strides in aviation technology, the FAA has issued a final rule

Bizav Faces Challenges in Casting Its Net Across Asia

Not without reason, China continues to dominate expectations for business aviation growth in Asia
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Gives Kudos to Senator Murkowski for Stance on Aviation User Fees

The NBAA commended Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today for the stance she has taken against general aviation user fees in a November 28 letter to Presiden
Sustainability and Environment

FAA Funding Push for Aviation Biofuels

The FAA is awarding a total of $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative commercial jet fuels.

NBAA Releases Flight Expenses Handbook

The latest version of the NBAA Reimbursement of Flight Expenses for Owner-Pilots Handbook was released today.
Airports

Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Still Closed Due To Flood

Flood waters are subsiding at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, but it could be another two months until the business aviation gateway is ready to reopen

Sumwalt Sworn In for Second Term at NTSB

On Tuesday, Robert Sumwalt was sworn in for his second five-year term as an NTSB board member.
Safety

Firebags Can Snuff Out Onboard Li-ion Battery Fires

The fiery failure of a lithium-ion battery powering an Apple iPhone 4 aboard Regional Express Flight ZL319 last Friday
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EBAA Pans European Airport Slot Regulation

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is voicing its concerns over the European Commission’s draft regulation

UK To Hit Business Aviation with Passenger Tax

The UK government has confirmed its intention to extend its existing air passenger duty (APD) to business aircraft users.

Bombardier’s Bizjet Deliveries and Earnings Up in 3Q

Bombardier Aerospace’s third-quarter revenues rose to $2.3 billion, up from $1.8 billion a year ago, thanks to more business jet deliveries
Challenger 605 in flight

JetNet: Pre-owned Bizjet Market Still Slowly Recovering

Pre-owned business aircraft inventories continued to decline in October, but asking prices–especially for jets–have yet to find a bottom
Aircraft

Swiss Choose Cost-Effective Gripen Over Rafale and Eurofighter

Switzerland has chosen the Saab Gripen as its new fighter aircraft, in preference to the Dassault Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Aircraft

AIN 2011 Pilot Report: Hawker 4000

After 15 years in development, this super-midsize delivers on its promises.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Finance 2011: Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane

Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane.
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Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft Hits Rough Patch in Third Quarter

Hawker Beechcraft gave notice of yet another round of layoffs on November 4.
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AIN Blog: Mica Gains Allies in Goal To Reform TSA

Rep. John Mica seeks to eliminate his "bastard child," the TSA.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Industries Adds G1000 to Citation Mod Offerings

One of the aircraft parked at the NBAA static display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the NBAA Convention in October was a highly modified Cessna
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