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Airbus Shifts into High Gear To Meet A320neo Delivery Target

Reaching goal of 200 for the year appears increasingly unlikely
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Completes Fourth Challenger Midlife Inspection

The 7500-cycle inspection requires more than 8,000 man hours to complete since it is one of the most comprehensive inspections the aircraft can receive.
Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly: Charter Customers Edge Younger, Spend More

The average age of private jet customers is now 38 years, while nearly one in five passengers are children under 16 years old.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Performs First of Three Falcon 7X C Checks

While Aero-Dienst will complete a second 7X C inspection, a third inspection is scheduled for an undisclosed 7X operator during the first half of 2018.
Charter & Fractional

With New Hire, Victor Sets Sights on U.S. Growth

Victor said it reached its sales revenue forecast of $39 million to $41 million in 2016 and is on target to exceed $60 million this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Completes Challenger 300 Avionics Installation

The installation was completed when the aircraft was undergoing a scheduled maintenance check at the MRO company’s facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

STS Aviation Creates Non-destructive Testing Division

After acquiring the business assets of aircraft maintenance company AWI, STS Aviation Group created a new division called STS NDT.
Aircraft

New Business Jets 2017

Industry at slow end of descent
Avionics

EASA Recommends TAWS in Light Turbine Airplanes

The bulletin specifically recommends that both commercial and private operators install TAWS that meets the requirements for Class B equipment.
Airports

FAA Bulletin Clarifies Runway Status Light Procedures

Runway status lights provide a visual signal indicating when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway and begin or continue a takeoff.
Aircraft

Legacy Falcon 2000 Components To Be Made in India

Components for legacy Dassault Falcon 2000s will be made in India starting in the first quarter of next year.
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Avionics

Citing Safety, Collins Zaps 10K Approaches from Navdata

Manually edited or temperature compensated “Climb To” altitudes in the databases could "command the aircraft to turn in the wrong direction."
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Offers Aftermarket Improvements for C-130

The suite of post-production improvements can be installed by operators, Lockheed Martin or manufacturer-certified service centers.
Security

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.
Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Could Trigger Sequestration, CRS Finds

The CRS based that determination on theCBO) finding that that the creation of a new ATC organization would add nearly $100 biliion to the federal deficit.
Engines

New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations

The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.
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Aircraft

Russia Gives MiG-29s To Serbia

Six fighters have been handed over, to restore combat capability on the type
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Aircraft

Chinese Fighter Developments Revealed

New information on the J-10, J-20 and FC-31 emerged on the margins of this week’s Communist Party Congress.
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FBOs

Long Beach Airport FBO to Close by Year-end

The impending shut down by JFI Jet Center leaves Ross Aviation and Signature Flight Support as the major service providers.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s ‘Partnering for Success’ Terms Squeezing UTAS

United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes reveals that his company did not bid on landing gear contract for 777X, 777-300ER
Aircraft

U.S. Military Tackles Vexing Issue of Physiological Episodes

The Navy and Air Force are investigating an increase in incidents involving high-performance jets including the T-45, F/A-18 and F-35.
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FBOs

Signature Signs Texas Hangar Development Deal

The agreement with aviaton real estate developer Western LLC, will see new corporate hangars rise at airports in Houston and Austin
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Regulations and Government

U.S., China Take Step Forward in Cert Cooperation

The Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness document follows through on the commitment the FAA and CAAC made in 2005 under a bilateral agreement.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System
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Accidents

Challenger/A380 Encounter Occurred Amid Rising Wake-vortex Concerns

EASA scrutinizing issue as part of broader risk-reduction focus.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill

Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.
Airlines

Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday
Charter & Fractional

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.
Aircraft

U.S. Green Lights F-16V Foreign Military Sale to Greece

The Hellenic Air Force seeks to upgrade up to 123 of the fourth-generation fighters to the F-16V configuration.
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FBOs

Signature Adds First Mexican Location to FBO Network

Culminating a deal in the works for nearly two years, the Fly Across FBO at Toluca International AIrport will rebrand as a Signature location.
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