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Russia To Revive Tu-160 Bomber Production

An upgraded prototype has been rolled out, and is expected to carry precision-guided weapons and hypersonic missiles.
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People In Aviation: December 2017

Brian Barents becomes executive chairman of Aerion, Dave Edwards is the first CEO of BACA-the Air Charter Association and Matthew Hutchison is Aurora COO.
Aircraft

DHL Takes Delivery of First A330-300P2F

Midsize freighter to serve carrier’s Asia-Pacific network
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Aircraft

Qatar Seeks New Friends, and Maybe Denel

As tension between the Gulf state and its neighbours continues, Qatar says it has discussed buying into the South African arms company.
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Aircraft

Philippines Chooses the Super Tucano

The Embraer turboprop will replace ageing OV-10 Broncos in the close air support role.
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Charter & Fractional

Torqued: Appropriate Gov't Charter versus Abuse

In appropriate circumstances charter is a resource to get the government’s work done effectively and efficiently.
Safety

UK Report: Drone Proximity Incidents Double

The number of encounters involving general aviation aircraft increased to 86 percent.
Safety

FAA Urges Small Drone Pilots To Wear Vests

The move comes as the FAA attempts to cut down on the number of nuisance reports and general concerns tied to sUAS flying.
Fuel

FAA Issues Fuel Contamination Warning

The problem was noted by operators who refueled in Omaha, Nebraska in the week before Thanksgiving.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Plans To Offer Active Winglets for Phenom 100

Active winglets will greatly expand the capability of the light jet, specifically improving the Phenom 100's hot-and-high performance and adding range.
Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Ceasing Operations Today

Bankruptcy court apparently denied Zetta Jet's bid for new financing.
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Regulations and Government

CBP Seizes King Air, Arrests Pilots

“Aviation smuggling is nothing new in the Rio Grande Valley,” the CBP said.

Jet Edge Moves into New HQ To Accommodate Rapid Growth

The company has has seen its flights hours jump from about 3,200 annually five years ago to 29,000 now.
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AfBAC Expo Celebrates Bizav in Africa

The inaugural African Business Aviation Association AfBAC Expo attracted nearly 200 attendees and 50 exhibitors.
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Aircraft

Preowned Aircraft Market Continues To Stabilize

The bleeding may be over but it's still a bumpy ride.
Aircraft

Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?

Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?
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Maintenance and Modifications

Giles Group Helps Southern Sky Attain Part 145 Approval

The Giles Group began working with Southern Sky Aviation in August of 2017 and the FAA issued the certification on November 16.
Aircraft

NH-90 Helicopters Doing Better in Australian Service

After years of complaints, the Australian army is reporting improved reliability and reduced maintenance on its MRH-90s.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Logs Record Gains in Third Quarter

North America was a “core driver” in the growth of the company’s membership program, with a 25 percent jump in U.S.-based customers in the third quarter.
FBOs

South Korean Bizav Firms Readying for Olympics

With the Winter Games scheduled to start on Feb. 9, business aviation companies in the host country prepare for what they hope will be a very busy period.
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Airlines

Bali Denpasar Airport Reopens as Ash Cloud Shifts

Airlines warn of “fluid” situation

Africa's Bizjet Fleet To Grow 25% by 2025, GJC Predicts

Southern Africa will lead the growth, seeing its fleet expand by a net total of about 40 aircraft, to 184, in the next eight years.
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Safety

Study: Drone Damage Can Exceed that of Bird Strikes

The study assessed potential damage a drone impact could cause to critical flight surfaces on aircraft such as a Boeing 737 and Learjet 30/40/50.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A330-800

First flight scheduled for mid-2018
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Purchase of Sikorsky Seahawks On Again?

Up to 24 S-70B helicopters may now be procured via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

QTA Engine Obtains Fourth Nod for Engine Inlet Barrel

The carbon graphite composite barrel is designed to address engine inlet corrosion issues.
Airlines

Switzerland’s Darwin Airline Ceases Operations

Federal regulators pull airline’s certificate due to its precarious financial situation
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Mx Provider Earns Philippines Approval

Air Service Basel is now authorized to maintain Phillippines-registered Falcon 900s at its EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Frieburg facility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar To Install CMX-HD Cameras for Gulfstreams

Pentastar developed the STC for the camera system, which incorporates in-flight entertainment, situational awareness and gear position viewing.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Adds 1,800 Dornier 328 Line Items

C&L Aviation Group also added 9,000 line items from a Beechcraft 1900D, bringing inventory to 125,000 regular line items and 800,000 individual parts.