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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.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Third Dallas Base with Flite Components

West Star sees "great synergies" between it newly acquired Flite Components and Dallas Aeronautical Services, which was added to the portfolio last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Debuts New Widebody Completions Hangar

Designed to meet increasing demand, the 93,700 sq ft facility can hold two widebody projects at the same time.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Secures Commitments for G5000 Excel/XLS Upgrade

Garmin expects to obtain STC for the upgrade program in 2019.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet's Malaysian MRO Gets FAA Approval

The company's 64,000 sq ft location is the largest in the country and provides Bombardier and Gulfstream authorized service.
Accidents

Report on Lion Air Flight 610 Raises More Questions

Logs indicate that mechanics replaced suspect AOA sensor on October 27 but associated control problems continued.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Europe Gears Up for More Growth

Flexjet Europe is growing quickly, with plans to double its fleet and add new access programs next year.
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Aviation Journalist Jack Elliott Flies West

Jack Elliott, author of the longest running aviation column in a mainstream media outlet at 38 years, dies at 94.
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