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Textron Rolls Out First Production Citation Longitude

There are currently five of the super-midsize twinjets on the production line.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Flight Standards Revamp Takes Effect in August

The new organization groups operators under a single executive by function, rather than by region.
FBOs

Avflight Upgrades at Pennsylvania Airport

The Avfuel-affiliated service provider has broken ground on a new, multi-million dollar construction project at Harrisburg International Airport.
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Aircraft

'Hypoxia-like' Events Stop F-35A Flights at Luke Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force cancelled local flying operations of the F-35A variant of the fighter to investigate the root cause of incidents.
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ATC

U.S. Bizjet Fleet Not Keeping Pace with ADS-B Compliance

Based on its analysis, Duncan Aviation estimates nearly three-quarters of the U.S. fleet has yet to undergo the installation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes First Heavy Check on Dassault 7X

Completed on time and on budget, the job was complicated by two other major Falcon maintenance jobs taking place at the same time.
Aircraft

Paris Airshow Preview

The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans To Soon Resume 525 Flight Testing

The company anticipates type certification next year.
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Training and Workforce

L3 Eyes Pilot Shortage as it Builds Training Business

Newly rebranded L3 Commercial Training Solutions has already cornered a large share of the airline pilot training and simulator markets.
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Accidents

Saturday's Beechjet Flameout Marks Fifth in Type

Jet diverted and safely landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after experiencing a left engine flameout over Pennsylvania.
Aircraft

U.S. Military Places Order for More of BAE's Guidance Sections

The company announced a $180.5 million follow-on order from the Navy for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Atlantic Aviation Teterboro

The FBO has a long history at Metro New York's oldest operating airport.
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FBOs

Jackson Hole Airport To Issue RFP for Second FBO

The Wyoming airport's board voted unianimously to request industry proposals for the establishment of another FBO at the ski country destination.
Airports

AIN Blog: We Shouldn't Say Goodbye To So Many Airports

The U.S. is losing too many airports, and the big reason is lack of support from local communities.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman Delivering First New-production K-Max

The first aircraft is scheduled to be handed over in July.
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Regulations and Government

WTO’s Latest Ruling a Mixed Bag for Boeing, Airbus

Both companies claim victory in long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and EU
FBOs

Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford Opens Renovated Facility

The major upgrades are the first for the facility since it opened at the New England gateway in 1984.
Aircraft

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry
Rotorcraft

Bristow Morphing into Regional Provider

Continued losses prompt restructuring.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

French Drone Company, Utility Demonstrate 3G Flight Control

Delair-Tech and utility company RTE said they flew a small fixed-wing drone beyond visual line-of-sight for a distance of 30 miles.
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Aircraft

First Flight of Airbus A330neo Expected By End of Summer

First pair of Trent 7000s to arrive from Rolls-Royce imminently
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Aircraft

Boeing Makes The Case For Its New Midsize Airplane

Consultations with 57 airlines convince airframer to pursue two-member family occupying a capacity range of 220 to 270 seats
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Airlines

Air India Privatization Back on Government’s Agenda

While debts at national carrier mount, ministers consider alternative ownership
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Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Gains FAA Certification

The helicopter now holds approvals from three agencies and expects a fourth shortly.
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Airlines

Unanswered Questions over Electronics Ban Irk IATA

Association DG Alexandre de Juniac criticizes governments for failure to consult with industry
Aircraft

Residual Values To Drop for Non-ADS-B-equipped Aircraft

Owners of business aircraft that are not ADS-B-compliant or in the queue to have equipment installed risk seeing already depressed residual values fall.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Acquires Dallas-based Competitor Rise

Under the transition to the Surf Air brand, Rise will phase out its current fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350s and replace it with Pilatus PC-12s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

IS&S Earns STC for PC-12 Autothrottle

The Non-FADEC system offers automatic power settings and protection from over torque and over temperture situations.
Regulations and Government

Chao Vows To Work with GA To Assuage ATC Reform Fears

Chao also expressed need to work with Congress on protections for rural communities.
Aircraft

Textron Delivers 2,000th CJ Family Aircraft

The CJ family, including the current-production Citation M2, CJ3+ and CJ4, has reached nearly five million flight hours.
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