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XTI Aircraft Racks Up 60+ Orders for TriFan 600

Using three ducted fans, the TriFan will be able to lift off vertically and then rotate its two wing fans forward for forward flight.
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North American Bizav Flying Continues Ascent

This marks the fifth consecutive rise for the month of October, going from about 240,000 flights in October 2012 to more than 270,000 last month.
Fuel

Shell Named as Sole Fuel Provider at Oman’s Salalah Airport

This agreement makes Shell the fuel provider at Oman's two largest airports
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Training and Workforce

Emirates Academy Welcomes First Embraer Phenom 100EV

The aircraft is the eighth 100EV manufactured by Embraer at its Phenom assembly facility in Melbourne, Florida.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet’s Middle East Customer Base Jumps 50%

Sixty-eight of the more than 1,600 airports that VistaJet’s all-Bombardier fleet has flown into globally are in the Middle East.
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Aircraft

Malaysia Grounds MiG-29s and Rethinks Future Fighter

The Royal Malaysian Air Force now seeks a light combat aircraft, and is also shopping for a new maritime patrol aircraft.
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SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks

Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton
Security

3D Printing Brings Security Risks, Report Finds

Research showed the ability to compromise the design of a product without detection.

France's GIFAS Has Strong Showing in Dubai

The group of French aerospace companies has long standing ties with the Gulf region.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

UTAS Finding Buyers for Expanded Attendant Seat Line

Customers include both airlines and VVIP customers
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Airlines

OEMs Banking On Strong Middle East Traffic Growth

Region's carriers adding 8 percent more seats per year through 2022.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work

World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.

Jet Aviation Expands Facilities, Starts Maintenance Training Program

Jet Aviation is expanding its Basel and Singapore facilities and started a maintenance training program to meet the demands of its international market.
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Aircraft

Russia To Expand Export Sales

Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.
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Aircraft

Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows

Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.
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Engines

New Testing Philosophy Will Aid GE9X Entry into Service

GE Aviation has developed an entirely new process for GE9X certification testing.
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Airlines

Too Early To Write Off Gulf Superconnectors

Profitability nosedives but low cost-base a plus
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Aircraft

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound
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Regulations and Government

FAA Seeking Applicants for UAS Integration Program

Program will test and evaluate state and local government proposals regarding the integration of civil and public UAS operations at low altitudes.
Regulations and Government

Bell Helicopter Boosts Exports to China

New contract for 50 Bell 505s from Reignwood follows previous agreements signed earlier this year for sixty 505s, totaling 110 of the light helicopters.
Sustainability and Environment

EASA Emissions Rules Draw Closer

EASA expresses how and why it plans to adopt the emissions requirement rulemaking the agency proposed early this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Debuts Arizona MRO Location

The new facility, which is currently staffing up, is the company's second in the western U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Team with Colorado on Apprenticeships

Under the Colorado Careerwise initiative, West Star will employ at least five apprentices a year for three years.
Charter & Fractional

Encompass 'Quietly' Takes Over Surf Air Cali Flights

Part 135 firm now operates Surf Air’s more than 70 daily weekday flights in California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PJC Selected as Pilatus Satellite Mx Center

PJC will support aircraft throughout the Midwest territory of Pilatus dealer KCAC.
Aircraft

Germany Requests Pricing and Availability for the F-35

The German Air Force is seeking a Tornado replacement to enter service from 2025.
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Regulations and Government

Cybersecurity Report Fears 'Dismissive' Approach

ATM systems such as ADS-B and on-board systems such as electronic flight bags have safeguards, but are they enough?

Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness

Integrated solutions are the future.
Aircraft

Vector Aerospace Refurbs British Sea Kings for Pakistan

The MRO is returning three of them to the air, while former owner Airbus completes its sale to StandardAero.
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Aircraft

Fursan Al Emarat Prepare To Wow Crowd at Dubai Airshow

UAE National Aerobatic Team already appeared in Slovakia and Russia this year.
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