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Ryanair, Boeing Finalize Max 200 Deal

Contract worth some $11 billion at current list prices
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Aircraft

Azul Orders 35 More A320neos

Direct order from Airbus adds to lease contracts with AerCap and GECAS
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Aircraft

NTSB Cites Deficient Safety Assessment by Boeing in 787 Fire

Safety Board issues 18 separate recommendations
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Aircraft

ATR Weighs Options as Lion Air Boosts Backlog

Turboprop Maker Would Consider Building Aircraft Abroad, New Engine Option
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Aircraft

Indonesian Regional Airliners Making Progress

N219 under construction while R80 enters detailed design
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Charter & Fractional

EJM Anticipates China Aircraft Management

With the awarding of an AOC to NetJets China Business Aviation, the company turns its attention to establishing a managed aircraft fleet.
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Training and Workforce

Airbus Rolls Out A350 Pilot Training

The pilot training course for the A350XWB Airbus has broken new ground
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Aiming For 2015 First Flight

Suppliers and the OEM are ramping up assembly of the first flight test Global 7000.
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Sustainability and Environment

Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase

Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Awarded ODA for All Locations

The approval allows West Star to manage its own certification projects and determine compliance with FAA procedures and guidelines.
Maintenance and Modifications

CenTex Installs Saddle Tank System on King Air 350

Tanks provide an additional 180 gallons of fuel for 90-series King Airs and 190 gallons for larger King Airs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Toolcraft Adds Fluorescent Crack Detection NDT

The company uses the system to check components for cracks, overlaps, folds, pores and binding errors in the surface.
Maintenance and Modifications

Summit Aviation Adds Bell Authorization

Expands 25-year Bell service center capability
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service To Expand Maintenance Capacity at Bordeaux

The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications

Volo Direct Adds to Parts Inventory

The company has more than 12,000 unique parts in inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications

RBR Maintenance Adds GIV Stall Barrier Test Box

The company and Gulfstream are the only maintenance facilities that have this equipment for a required test.
Aircraft

Indian Radar Buys Prompt Thales Joint Venture

BEL-Thales Systems will meet new offset and tech transfer rules
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Aircraft

Ukraine Has Lost 22 Aircraft to Rebel Forces

Official attributes loss rate to pilots’ lack of combat experience; insufficient training; and insufficient intelligence on the threat.
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Charter & Fractional

Keeping It Simple

Invoices for business-jet travel can be complex, but a recent trend could help change that.
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Avionics

Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck

Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck
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Maintenance and Modifications

Former Weco Owner Sentenced for Fraudulent Aircraft Part Repairs

Company's former owner and president Weygandt ordered to pay $600,000 to Gulfstream.
Engines

Chinese Show Fadec System on Military Engine

Reliability of indigenous fighter powerplants remains questionable.
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Maintenance and Modifications

CenTex Aerospace Offers King Air 250 Performance Kit

The Halo 250 conversion, developed with Beechcraft and BLR Aerospace, allows more payload in hot and high conditions.
Aircraft

F-35 Unit Costs Coming Down, But Still Well Over $100 Million

Engine costs are excluded from totals given by program officials.
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Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Engine To Feature OEI Rating

Will allow max takeoff thrust of 11,450 pounds to be available up to ISA+20 for 10 minutes.
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Aircraft

Europe's Clean Sky Program Proceeds with Demonstrators

Light helicopter to fly with diesel engine, Falcon 7X with active flow control for high-lift devices and AgustaWestland to flight-test new tiltrotor.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Completes First Flight

On the latest evolution of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17, a crew of two will suffice.
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ATC

FAA Plans Improved Response Following Chicago Center Fire

The FAA will undertake a three-stage action plan to improve its response in the event of ATC emergencies like the Chicago center fire.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.
Engines

United Technologies Chief Chenevert Suddenly Retires

Gregory Hayes, previously the company’s senior vice president and CFO, was subsequently elected president and CEO.