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Accidents

Blog: Air India’s Near Disaster Should Be Wake Up Call for U.S.

Although one incident is not enough to indict an entire system, it should prompt a look at the U.S.'s oversight of foreign airlines.
Accidents

Boeing CEO Blasts Media in Internal Memo on Crash Response

Muilenburg claims that ‘speculation’ has introduced false assumptions.
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Airlines

Indigo Partners Surfaces as Potential Wow Air Investor

The U.S. private equity fund promises a ‘strategic vision’ for the loss-making Icelandic low-cost airline.
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Aircraft

Greenpoint Delivers Second BBJ 787

Cabin for undisclosed customer incorporates technology and luxuries 'experienced at the finest hotel.'

International Ops Expert Paul Stinebring Dies at 78

Stinebring was a longtime manager of the Emerson Electric flight department and served on the boards of NBAA and IBAC.
Aircraft

Bombardier Sends Bullish Message on Future of Belfast Plant

The Canadian company pitches wing work on future Airbus products.

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum To Hold Annual Fundraiser

The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's annual gala and auction will support the restoration and preservation of a historic WWII aviation battleground.

Avinode: Medium Jet Requests Surge

The number of trips sourced through Avinode for medium jets jumped 39 percent in the U.S. and 29 percent in Europe over a 12-month period.

Jerry Siebenmark To Become Part of AIN Team

Siebenmark has 20 years of general business, commercial aviation, and general aviation reporting experience.
Aircraft

Super Tucano Ordered for Nigeria

Three years after Nigeria first expressed an interest in buying Super Tucanos for its fight against Boko Haram, an order for 12 has now been given to SNC
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Airlines

Icelandair and Wow Air Abandon Merger Plans

The parties fail to settle all the conditions of a share purchase agreement.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint Delivers Second VIP Dreamliner

The second VIP Boeing 787-8 completed by Greenpoint Technologies features open living space and private rooms, including a grand master suite.
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Charter & Fractional

Alerion Owner Portal Provides Access to Range of Data

Aircraft owners can obtain real-time information,including schedules, expenses, maintenance updates, and passenger lists, on the portal.
Regulations and Government

EU Regulation of Drone Services Market Draws Nearer

The new agreement reached this week is aimed at building on efforts to ensure a common drone market on the Continent.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Adds Luggage Free, Bogner To Partner Portfolio

The company continues to expand its line of partnerships as it looks to enhance the travel experience.
Accidents

Trump's Private Jet Suffers LGA Mishap

The Boeing 757 had its wing clipped by a taxiing private jet on Weds. morning.
Regulations and Government

FAA Facing Prospect of Another Shutdown

Congress has until December 7 to act on funding of numerous government agencies, including the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security.
Maintenance and Modifications

Indian MRO Business Drowning in Tax Burden

The country’s ailing maintenance industry calls for an even playing field.
Aircraft

Russian Activity Remains High on NATO's Eastern Border

NATO's Baltic Air Policing operation was augmented following Russia's occupation of Crimea and remains highly active.
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Airports

MassDOT: Norwood Violated State Assurance Grants

The city of Norwood, Massachusetts, violated both state and federal grant assurances in preventing another FBO from being established at Norwood Airport.
Aircraft

Advanced IRST Programs on the March

Lockheed Martin has received EMD and LRIP contracts for the Legion Pod for the F-15, as well for a new phase of development for the Super Hormet's IRST
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Aircraft

Comlux Completion Engineers Luxury VIP Airliner Interiors

Comlux Completion Engineers Luxury VIP Airliner Interiors
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Rotorcraft

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight
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Airlines

UK and U.S. Reach Post-Brexit Open Skies Deal

The agreement provides for stability and the status quo on the transatlantic.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Optimistic Over Sharpened Focus on Illegal Charter

NATA sees activity beginning to pick up both at FAA headquarters and the local level, with states officials now wanting to get involved.
Airports

Chicagoland Airport Authority Earns Budget Award

The DuPage Airport Authority was recognized for its budget-planning and transparency by a national organization of government finance officials.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman To Keep K-Max in Production

Kaman commits to third lot of new build K-Max helicopters
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Charter & Fractional

Bestfly Expands into Rotary Charter Market with AW139s

The helicopters are the first rotary-wing aircraft the ISBAO operator has added to its fleet since launching in November 2009.
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Safety

AINsight: Small Operators Can Improve with Big Data

Using data proactively can enhance safety, even for smaller operators.
Aircraft

Chinese Investors Invest €150M into Dornier Seastar

New funding will accelerate serial production by finalizing the Seastar certification supplements and completing the production facilities in Wuxi, China.