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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Nets 24 Firm Orders in China

H125s, H130s to be operated in multi-role and EMS configurations in mainland China, while H175s will go to Hong Kong government.
FBOs

Europe’s Newest FBO Opens for Business

Newly built FBO complex features a 13,000-sq-ft terminal and 90,000-sq-ft heated hangar.
Aircraft

A330/340 Summit Concept: the Cost-Effective Cabin

Airbus targets Russian market with widebody business-jet applications
Airports

Philippines Turns to UK’s NATS for More Airport Capacity

Abandons plans for another runway at Manila's Aquino International Airport
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Accidents

NBAA Looks To Address NTSB Recommendation

Safety board turns to association as it questions whether procedural noncompliance is systemic.
Aircraft

Unhappy Australia Joins Study of Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade

Army hopes its 22 Tigers will be more reliable and less expensive to operate after a planned mid-life update.
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Accidents

Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway
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Avionics

Special Report: The No-pilot Cockpit?

Avionics manufacturers look to expand collaboration between humans and machines.
Aircraft

Chinese Investors Sign for MA-60 Line in Russia

New factory would produce 50 turboprops a year
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Charter & Fractional

Large Jets Buck Downward Russian Charter Trend, Says MJet

MJet is displaying its Airbus ACJ319 at the JetExpo show in Moscow this week.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nesterov Plans To Open PC-12 Service Center in Russia

Nesterov is Pilatus's authorized sales and service center in Russia.
Accidents

Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.
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ATC

DOT IG: Privatized ATC Systems Safe, but Lack R&D Efforts

The report found that separating air navigation and safety/regulatory functions has not affected safety.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Collapse Unlikely, but Russian Economy Due for Long Slump

Alfa-Bank executive draws a sobering, yet reassuring picture of the near-term.
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Accidents

NTSB Faults Pilot Compliance, Gust Lock in GIV Crash

NTSB is issuing a safety alert on pilot compliance and calling on FAA to mandate modification of the gust lock system on Gulfstream GIVs.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: OK3 Air, Heber Valley Airport

It’s not just all about the snow for this Utah gateway.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Drop the Bag and Get Out of My Way!

Full-scale passenger evacuation demonstrations don't seem to match the reality of peoples' behavior in an emergency.
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Accidents

Sabreliner Involved in Midair Not TCAS Equipped

A witness stated that the Sabreliner twinjet and Cessna 172 piston single did not appear to take avoidance actions before colliding.
Rotorcraft

Marenco Redesigns SKYe Helicopter's Main Rotor Head

Certification of the light single helicopter delayed again by a few months.
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Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Eyes Accelerated JStars Timeline

Teamed with Gulfstream and L-3, Northrop Grumman believes its JStars platform could be ready well ahead of current USAF plans.
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Airports

Control of Airport Top Priority for SMO City Council

The Santa Monica, Calif. city council believes it is under no official obligation to keep the city's airport open.
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Aircraft

A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification

Higher max takeoff weight increases range to 7,250 nautical miles
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Aircraft

Lebanon May Get Armed Super Tucanos Despite Instability

Lebanon would be the second country to receive the Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft nominated by the U.S. to bolster security.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Flights Focus on Flutter

G500 accrues more than 40 hour hours as the modified aircraft returned to sky to test flutter.
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Airlines

Latest Pilot Strike at Lufthansa Disrupts Long-Haul Schedule

Plans for more strikes to target short-haul services
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Regulations and Government

As Congress Returns, Little Time Left for FAA Renewal

FAA reauthorization, DOT appropriations headed for short-term extensions with only about a dozen legislative days left in September.
Rotorcraft

Indo-Russian Deal for 200 Kamovs Makes Progress

India’s first private helicopter venture gains steam at Nagpur, as Reliance prepares for production.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Revises AC on Suspected Unapproved Parts

The revised AC changes the organization responsible for unapproved parts to the Aircraft Certification Service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Bolsters East Coast Service

Four facilities receive additional FAA certifications.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Expanding Completions Capacity

The company expects to have more capacity by next year's first quarter.