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Bombardier Refocusing on CSeries Order Book

CEO Alain Bellemare is optimistic by response during the Paris Air Show and says Bombardier has about a half-dozen new prospects in pipeline.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Parent Company Chief: What Bizjet Slump?

Gulfstream's order book grew by nearly $1 billion in the second quarter, to $14.02 billion, with book to bill exceeding 1:1.
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Aircraft

L-410NG Upgrade Makes First Flight in Czech Republic

Aircraft Industries Company of the Czech Republic plans to begin production of the new 19-seat commuter aircraft in 2017.
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Aircraft

Boeing Presents First of 12 EA-18G Growlers to Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force plans to operate 12 of the Super Hornet derivatives for the airborne electronic attack mission.
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FBOs

Cutter Aviation Teams with Go Rentals at Arizona FBOs

Elite rental car provider to offer vehicles at Cutter’s PHX and DVT operations.
Charter & Fractional

African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One

Astra Aviation Services will use linked system to track front- and back-office operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Houston Earns Mexican Certification

Satellite facility specializes in avionics repair and installation.
Airlines

Aviation Silk Road To Promote Open Skies in Central Asia

UN urges ‘cohesive brand’ to encourage more openness and connectivity
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Airlines

Delta Expands Partnership, Acquires Stake in China Eastern

Under the 'enhanced strategic partnership' Delta will invest $450 million to acquire a 3.55 percent stake in the Shanghai-based carrier.
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Aircraft

Textron Bullish on Bizjet Market in North America

Textron Aviation delivered 36 Cessna Citations and 30 Beechcraft King Airs in the second quarter, compared with 36 Citations and 34 King Airs a year ago.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate To Consider Pilot's Bill of Rights 2

GA groups kick up lobbying campaign in support of amendment as the Air Line Pilots Association objects to the third-class medical provision.
Rotorcraft

Round-the-world Flight in Robinson R22 on Ice

Man attempting to be the first pilot to solo circumnavigate the globe in a Robinson R22 ditched in Davis Strait.
Regulations and Government

Bonus Depreciation Advances in U.S. Senate

After last year's last-minute extension, industry groups are hoping Congress acts sooner this year.
Airlines

Delta Air Lines To Offer Bizjet Upgrades to Elite Fliers

Under the new upgrade program, Delta SkyMiles members could be offered a flight on a chartered business jet operated by subsidiary Delta Private Jets.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Confirms Talks With Indian Carrier IndiGo

The Persian Gulf carrier issued a statement denying any interest in India's SpiceJet, but said it is holding talks with IndiGo.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Launches Per-hour JT15D Vmax Program

Combines MRO, field service team and pay-per-hour plan.
Engines

Ontic Adds JT15D Capability

Acquires manufacturing rights from Pratt & Whitney Canada for certain new JT15D engine components.
Engines

Bizjet International Has a Tay 611-8C Engine To Spare

Spare engine will support Gulfstream 450 customers.
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Aircraft

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet Cabin Interior
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Safety

AAIB: Saab 2000 Crew Fought Autopilot

The pilot believed the aircraft was not responding as expected to control inputs after it was struck by lightning.
Aircraft

Yet More Mil Mi-17s Going to India

A sale worth more than $1 billion is likely, along with the choice of private Indian company Pipavev to assemble them.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Clears Path for Ex-Im Renewal

Sen. Kirk is offering an amendment over strong objections of fellow Republican lawmakers.
FBOs

Voyager Jet Opens New FBO at Allegheny County Airport

The upgraded facility offers convenient access to downtown Pittsburgh.
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Regulations and Government

Gulfstream Targets Latin America with New Reps

Aerocardal, one of the largest charter and FBOs in Chile, will handle both commercial and government sales for Gulfstream in Chile.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Law Firm Hires Former Leader of FAA's Drone Office

Williams was appointed to lead the FAA's newly created UAS Integration office in March 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Jets Rebrands as Jet Maintenance Solutions

Company specializes in maintenance of Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce Names FlightSafety as BR725 Mx Trainer

FlightSafety International will offer BR725 engine and troubleshooting courses at its Savannah, Ga. maintenance training center.
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Safety

ERAU To Hold Online Accident Investigation Course

Course covers accident investigation process from field investigation through delivery of the final report.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Agriculture Will Be Big, But Realtors, Others First to Use Drones

Real estate and other aerial photography applications of drones lead the first several hundred exemptions awarded by the FAA.
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Safety

ALPA’s White Paper Targets Drones and Safety

ALPA wants drones to carry the same type of collision avoidance technology demanded of current commercial and general aviation aircraft.