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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: The Year In Washington–Much Ado About Nothing

Many of the issues of 2015 are spilling over into the coming year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

African Carriers Set for More Losses in 2016, Says IATA

Weak commodity prices, conflict and an unfriendly regulatory environment are all hurting African airlines.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed for Another Year

First delivery now scheduled for second quarter of 2018
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Regulations and Government

CBP Returns Seized King Air, but Questions Persist

The CBP seizure raises issues of charter responsibilities.
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Aircraft

Embraer Begins Legacy 450 Deliveries

Initial delivery comes a little less than four months after Embraer secured U.S. approval for the Legacy 450.
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Charter & Fractional

PJC, Jet Connections Form New Dubai Charter Venture

The new company, X Jets, initially will serve the Middle East market and expand into Africa and India later next year.
Aircraft

Piaggio Adds a Pair to Its Delivery Totals

The Italian airframer received a late year boost for its sagging delivery numbers.
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Avionics

FAA Releases Revised ADS-B Advisory Circular

New version of AC 20-165B includes significant changes to help facilitate ADS-B OUT upgrades.
Regulations and Government

Alternatives Exist to Funding the FAA, Watchdog Agency Says

Allowing the FAA to issue bonds, charge fees or spinning off its Air Traffic Organization are options, says Government Accountability Office.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries

Honda Aircraft delivered its first HondaJet to an undisclosed customer on December 23.
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Regulations and Government

Guernsey Aircraft Registry Set To Issue Commercial AOCs

Aircraft registered in the Channel Island of Guernsey will be able to operate commercially.
ATC

Europe's ATM Master Plan Update Anticipates Less Air Traffic

Achieving an optimal air traffic management system will require an investment of €18 billion to €26 billion through 2035, Sesar JU estimates.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Teams with Manion Aviation

Manion has locations at StarPort Aviation (SFB), Meridian Jet Center (TEB) and now Spirit Avionics (CMH).
Aircraft

Aerion Expands Sales Reach to Russia

The appointment of Axon Aviation as a sales representative comes as Aerion has put its senior sales management team in place.
Avionics

Industry Coalition Outlines Concerns With New LightSquared Test Plan

LightSquared has emerged from bankruptcy and is forging ahead on a test plan it says will protect GPS receivers from interference.
Rotorcraft

HAI To Salute Individuals, Organizations for Excellence

The 2016 winners have trained thousands, been involved in marine and mouton rescue missions and developed instrument approaches.
Avionics

Airbus To Acquire Flight Support Group Navtech

Navtech produces electronic flight bag systems, as well as aeronautical charts, navigation data and software for flight performance and crew planning,
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Regulations and Government

Boeing, FAA Reach Settlement on Regulatory Compliance Issues

The manufacturer will pay a $12 million fine to resolve 'multiple pending and potential' civil penalties from the FAA.
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Rotorcraft

Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA

Industry has long maintained that equipment requirements make IFR flight uneconomical and impractical under Part 27 rules.
Safety

Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal

The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.
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Safety

MedAire Upgrades Annual Global Map with Safety Concerns

While the company had published its Health Risk Map since 2010, the new version now includes personal safety risks as well.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Signs Leaseback Deal with Omni Helicopters

Waypoint sees significant long-term demand in Brazil despite current market conditions.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Finmeccanica Ready To Start New Year With New Structure

Italian aerospace, defense and security group Finmeccanica now consists of four sectors and seven new divisions.
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Training and Workforce

Authorities Approve Bombardier CS100 Training Devices

Qualification of the CS100 full-flight simulator and flight training device follows type certitication of the narrowbody airliner.
Rotorcraft

EASA Rotorcraft Symposium Spurs New Safety Ideas

Updates on the rotorcraft segment from Europe and beyond.
Accidents

Crew Irregularities Reported in Fatal Learjet Crash

CVR reveals that no checklists were used from the beginning to the end of flight.
Safety

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilots Approve New Contract

The ratification culminated more than two years of often contentious contract negotiations.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

First NATO RQ-4B Global Hawk Takes Flight in California

Manufacturer Northrop Grumman expects to deliver the first of five AGS aircraft to Italy's Sigonella Air Base next year.
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Airports

New Moves Made To Keep SMO Operating Equitably

Santa Monica Airport Association is preparing a new Part 16 complaint to be filed with the FAA.