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Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
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Avionics

FAA To Allow Own-ship Display on EFB Apps

The FAA's move adds significant value to powerful EFB moving-map applications.
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Regulations and Government

Huerta: Aviation on Cusp of 'Next Great Age'

Changes are coming rapidly and industry has new "need for speed," Huerta said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Set To Expand Biggin Hill Capacity

A new hangar and ramp up of staff will enable the facility to handle twice as many aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Ornge Cleared in 2013 Accident Charges

Failure to equip the aircraft with NVGs was not negligent, a judge ruled.
Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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NBAA Wants a Hold on Circling Approach Proposal

The association is asking the FAA to take into consideration recent FMS software glitches.
Regulations and Government

Opioids Added To Drug Testing Rules

Ccovered employees will be tested for hydrocodon, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.

AsBAA Honors Industry Icons, Raises $26,000 for Orbis

Now in its third year, the annual gala has raised a cumulative $100,000 for Orbis.

Rectrix BED Manager Shewokis Dies

In addition to managing Rectrix's facility at Hanscom Field, Shewokis spent 25 years with Signature Flight Support's facility at the airport.

MEBAA Forges Partnership with RAeS

MEBAA is now a corporate partner to RAeS.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Inks LOI for 24 C Series Jets with Egyptair

Canadian manufacturer expects to conclude firm deal for 12 of the airplanes by the end of the year
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Aircraft

ATR Says China Market Looks Promising

European turboprop manufacturer recently recorded major order with Fexex ordering 50 ATR-600F freighters, launching the variant.
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Aircraft

Ethiopian Inks Firm Order for Four Boeing 777Fs

Deal doubles commitment for two airplanes announced at Paris Airshow in June
Aircraft

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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Aircraft

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airline Seat Monitor Senses All

FliteTrek’s ViatorAero wirelessly shows info on seats and their occupants; sister firm Flitetec debuts tablet holders.
Avionics

ACSS Taps BendixKing as Bizjet Dealer for NXT-700

Agreement offers aircraft operators a sales channel for purchasing and installing the ADS-B-compliant transponder.
Safety

Brazil’s Airshows Look North for Experience

Brazil astronaut Marcos Pontes kicked off the event focusing on airshows not as an end in themselves, but as a way to interest children in STEM.

GAMA: Bizjet and Rotorcraft Shipments Rise in 3Q

Fixed-wing billings are down, despite slight increase in shipments, but rotorcraft are showing signs of a turnaround.
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Rotorcraft

Vector Expects Fuel Tank STC Approval Soon

A crash-resistant fuel system will improve accident survivability.
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Turns 35

Becoming an early adopter of simulator training is among the company's achievements.
Aircraft

Boom Supersonic Team Draws from Pool of Aviation Enthusiasts

Proof-of-concept under development, as company begins process of finding manufacturing site.

European Bizav Traffic Reaches 'Watershed' in October

October marked the 12th straight month of year-over-year increases, the first such sustained period since 2009.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Partners with China Aircraft Services

Collaboration exclusively permits Gama Aviation to sell CASL’s business jet maintenance services in Asia.
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Rotorcraft

India's Bizav Seeks More Room for Helicopters

Major proposals intended to give the sector a boost have so far languished.
Aircraft

Bombardier: Middle East To Take 450 New Regional Aircraft by 2036

New forecast says growth in the areas' regional aircraft is currently leading to a drop in yields, recommends "right sizing" fleets
Maintenance and Modifications

Strata Studying Engine Parts Manufacturing

Also launches joint venture with Belgian composites company
Engines

Rolls-Royce Nextgen Civil Engine Nears Milestone

Advance3 demonstrator will test new core for Advance and UltraFan engines
Avionics

Emirates 777X Will have Dual HGS

Rockwell Collins to supply Dual HGS for Emirates 777Xs