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Boeing, U.S. Air Force Complete First KC-46A Refueling Flight

The new tanker offloaded fuel to an F-16C flying over Washington state, completing a key milestone toward KC-46A low-rate initial production.
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Aircraft

Cirrus SF50 Jet Certification Moves to the Right

delay is partially due to testing of its emergency recovery parachute during the fourth quarter, which took longer than expected.
Aircraft

ATR Adjusts Outlook, Turns Attention to Untapped Markets

Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer to put new sales emphasis on Iran, China and the U.S.
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Rotorcraft

2015 Orders, Deliveries Dwindle at Airbus Helicopters

A bright spot was the H175 super-medium twin helicopter, which received 36 orders last year.
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Safety

NIAR Opens Aircraft Lightning Test Lab

Direct effects of lightning testing is required for many aircraft components and parts, as well as in applications such as unmanned aerial systems.
Avionics

Honeywell Receives First Global Xpress Approval

U.S. FAA certification on Boeing 757 paves the way for approvals on other aircraft.
Training and Workforce

Pair of FlightSafety Cessna Caravan Sims Get FAA Nod

The simulators, housed at comapny's Wichita East learning center, are equipped with Garmin G1000 and Garmin G600 avionics.
Rotorcraft

Helo Cockpit Research Study Uses Eye-tracking Tech

Twenty-six pilots participated in the first phase of observational study, which seeks to improve pilot performance in the cockpit.
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Airlines

Europe's Largest Airline Groups Form Their Own Association

Airlines for Europe seeks to influence European Union regulatory policy affecting airports and air navigation service providers.
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Regulations and Government

AIA Appeals To Lawmakers To Preserve NextGen Funding

The association is concerned about challenges that might result from potential ATC organization changes.
Aircraft

Trip Report: Embraer Phenom 300

The Phenom 300 showed its capabilities during a delivery flight from Brazil to Florida.
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Aircraft

Raytheon Coyote UAS Hunts Hurricanes

The small tube-launched UAS will reach the turbulent airspace that manned aircraft cannot/
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Training and Workforce

Kerr Wins Top NBAA S&D Award, Others Get Scholarships

Dorette Kerr worked to expand training opportunities to NBAA Schedulers & Dispatcher members.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Acquires Able Engineering

Acquisition will provide a range of new component repair capabilities.
Accidents

NTSB Notes Icing Issues in Phenom 100 Crash

The Phenom 100 crashed short of the runway in Gaithersburg, Md., on Dec. 8, 2014.
Charter & Fractional

Seven Business Jets Added to Clay Lacy Aviation Fleet

The addition of seven jets to Clay Lacy Aviation's fleet indicates strong interest in charter bookings.
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FBOs

SDC 2016: A Record-Setting Event

NBAA's latest edition of its Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference reached new heights in terms of exhibitors and attendees
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FBOs

Universal Aviation Announces Certified Location Program

Designed to recognize and distinguish ground handlers for meeting its safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service standards.
Safety

Air Elite Network To Pursue IS-BAH Certification

World Fuel Services has brokered a deal with IBAC to help its sponsored FBO network members achieve certification under the IS-BAH standard
Rotorcraft

Robinson Increases Deliveries in 2015

Robinson sees a soft market in 2016.
FBOs

FBO Management System Offers Upgrade

Based on customer feedback, MyHandling.com has issued an enhanced version of its software program.
Regulations and Government

New York Helitours Face New Round of Restrictions

New York Mayor Bill de Balsio expected to release a ruling shortly curbing either hours of operations or number of tours permitted.
FBOs

Provo Air Center Rolls Out New Website

The Turks and Caicos-based service provider says its enhanced online presence will speed customer handling.
Aircraft

Gulf Air Signs for 29 A320neo Family Jets

Restructured order worth some $3.5 billion at list prices
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FBOs

Growing Paragon Network Eyes Latin America

Services offered by Paragon include marketing, brand awareness, sales and economies of scale.
Aircraft

Tamarack Aerospace Receives Approval for CJ Winglets

The European approval followed a three-year program involving more than 300 flights.
Aircraft

K5 Firms Order for ACJ319neo

K5, to take delivery in 2019, must still pick engines and completions center.
Rotorcraft

Second Bell 525 FTV Flies

Collectively, the first two flight test vehicles have accumulated 78 hours.
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Aircraft

Bizjet Market Conditions Deteriorating, Analyst Finds

The latest UBS Business Jet Market Index has reached its lowest point since late 2009.
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Aircraft

Poland Debates Helicopter Requirements Again

The new government has declined to confirm Airbus Helicopters contact for 50 H225M Caracals.
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