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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Offers Reinforced Beechjet Step

The kit is designed to ameliorate 'step drooping.'
ATC

U.S. Transportation, Industry Officials Upbeat on NextGen

Major programs of the $40 billion ATC modernization are making progress, officials told the Air Traffic Control Association annual meeting.
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Accidents

Torqued: Is Gulfstream IV Crash Corporate Aviation’s Wakeup Call?

How does this incredibly experienced, long-time crew end up with a habitual failure to comply with checklists?
Accidents

Investigators Probe Midair Breakup of Metrojet A321 Over Sinai

There were no survivors among the 224 people on board the flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to St Petersburg.
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Aircraft

New Unmanned Version of MD 500 Displayed in Korea

Korean Air has devised an alternative to the Boeing Unmanned Little Bird.
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Aircraft

Airbus To Boost A320 Rate to 60 a Month in Mid-2019

Plans to add assembly line in Hamburg to accommodate hike
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Accidents

AW609 Prototype Crashes in Italy, Killing Both Pilots

Prototype 2 of the civil tiltrotor went down during a routine test flight.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Army Aerostat Escapes Mooring Station, Causes Havoc

The runaway airship was one of two aerostats comprising the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor system.
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Aircraft

Quebec Government Throws Lifeline to CSeries

Bombardier to get $1 billion cash injection
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Back U.S. Budget Deal

Budget deal would avert December shutdown, keeping agencies such as the FAA running, groups say.
Charter & Fractional

Stellar To Launch B2C Charter Platform at NBAA

Company founder Paul Touw (who also founded Ariba and XOJet) sees big growth in DIY bookings.
Regulations and Government

Corporate Angel Network Hits Milestone Patient Flight

The Westchester County, New York-based business aviation industry charity has been helping cancer patients for nearly 35 years.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GA Customs Group Gets Under Way

The initial meeting discussed improving communications, streamlined procedures and consistency
Accidents

Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash

French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.
Aircraft

Learjet 85 Axed; Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Flat

Company lost $4.9 billion in the third quarter, part of it a $1.2 billion writedown for the Learjet 85 program.
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Aircraft

Airbus, Boeing Ink Major New Orders

European airframer sees Chinese industrial ties paying dividends while U.S. manufacturer profits from strong connection with El Al
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Airlines

Garuda Turns In Strong Performance Despite Lingering Haze

Dense haze puts a dent in airline operations across Southeast Asia
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Names Members of National Drone Registry Task Force

Supplemented by several federal agencies, the group is tasked with developing recommendations for the drone registry in three weeks.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber

The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.
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Aircraft

Ex-Im Moves to Senate after House Vote

GAMA, AIA urge "pathway" to enact bill.
Engines

GE To Build CMC Raw Materials Plants in Alabama

Plans call for operations to start by mid-2018
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AOPA, NBAA Join UAS Registry Task Force

Task force has until November 20 to recommend a registry framework.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Climbs Ever Higher in 3Q

Deliveries also soared, with 43 jets (31 large-cabin, 12 midsize) handed over versus 31 aircraft (25 large, six midsize) in the same period last year.
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Airlines

Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes

The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Forms Alliance with Bromma Business Jet

Under the agreement, TAG Aviation Europe is exclusive air charter sales agent for Bromma’s two Falcon 7Xs.
Aircraft

Reports: BBD To Receive CSeries Bailout, Shelve Lear 85

Bombardier is believed to be preparing for a $4 billion write down of both the CSeries and Learjet 85 as the Quebec government agrees to help.
FBOs

Construction Begins on New Toronto FBO

The Epic and UVAir FBO Network branded location is expected to begin operations next summer.
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Aircraft

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?
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Aircraft

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show
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Aircraft

U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio

Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors
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