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U.S. Airlines Petition Trump Administration on Gulf Carriers

The CEOs of American, Delta and United airlines request a meeting with new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Taking the Scissors to FAA Regulations

Do we truly need all FAA regulations, or have some run their course?
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FBOs

ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport

ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport
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Maintenance and Modifications

A Leading Player Built on a Powerhouse of Tradition

Built on a powerhouse of tradition
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FBOs

New FBO Complex Planned at Dallas-area Addison Airport

The Business Aviation Group was selected to construct a new FBO complex, and it will soon choose a partner to operate it.
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Avionics

JetTech Earns STC for Citation 550B/560 Touchscreens

The approval covers the Garmin GTN 650/7560 installation for Primus 1000-equipped Citation Bravo, Ultra, Encore and Excel jets.s
Engines

Pratt Changes Leadership at Commercial, Military Divisions

Management shakeup on commercial side sees Calio replace Gernhardt amid Geared Turbofan struggles
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Completions Gets FAA Part 145 Nod

The announcement caps a year-long process, under the FAA's new repair station certificiation protocols.
Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Drops From U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition

A week after Raytheon and Leonardo-Finmeccanica publicly withdrew, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems said they also will not compete for T-X.
Sustainability and Environment

First ATR Biofuel Demonstrator Takes Flight

Swedish airline BRA flies ATR 72-600 fueled with 45-percent cooking oil
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes Cabin Refit during Challenger Heavy Check

The older aircraft, regstered to a Middle Eastern customer was completed on schedule in just 10 weeks.
Regulations and Government

Chao Swears In as DOT Secretary

Senate Commerce chairman Thune said Chao has the bipartisan backing of the Senate.
FBOs

Hawker Pacific Adds Two FBOs to Network

The aviation services provider, which specializes in the Asia-Pacific region, acquired the Australian Adagold FBOs at Cairns and Brisbane.
Charter & Fractional

Fueled by Growth in U.S., VistaJet Bookings Climb 137%

More than 65 percent of VistaJet U.S.’s new customers came from corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
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Engines

CFM International Names Méheust As New CEO

Veteran Safran v-p takes over for Jean-Paul Ebanga
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Releases RFI for New Carrier-borne Fighter

Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet is the likely front-runner; the Navy is also talking E-2D Hawkeye AEW with the U.S.
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Avionics

Volcanic Ash Detector for Jets Passes Ground Tests

At typical cruise speeds the system provides pilots with a seven to 10-minute warning, allowing sufficient time to safely evade ash clouds.
Regulations and Government

Opioids Being Added To FAA Drug-testing Rules

Hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone would be added to the FAA’s urine testing requirements for commercial pilots and aircraft mechanics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Offer Bizjet Support at Super Bowl LI

The service provider will place representatives on-site in Houston so operators and customers alike can receive aircraft support.
ATC

Transponder on Standby Led To Near Midair over Black Sea

Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.
Airlines

Airlines Call for More Clarity on Trump Travel Ban

Cite failure of administration to properly coordinate and warn airlines of new policy
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Aircraft

Russia Introduces UB Version of 'Renewed MiG-35' Fighter

Manufacturing RAC MiG hosted military attaches from 30 countries for the public showing in Lukhovitsy, near Moscow.
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Aircraft

Daher Delivers First 2017 TBM 930

Newest model now comes standard with ADS-B IN avonics, stick shaker, new interior features and wireless connectivity gateway.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Sees Near-term Lift for Offshore Helo Market

Near-term outlook is now “optimistic, buoyed by OPEC’s announcement to cut production followed by non-OPEC producers vowing to do the same."
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms Chao as Transportation Secretary

Chao was approved by an overwhelming majority in the Senate.
Aircraft

SCAC Boss Gaynutdinov Raises Bar On SSJ100 Support

New distribution center at Moscow Sheremtyevo Airport to speed delivery times by as much as a day
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Airports

FAA Caves In to City Demand To Close Santa Monica Airport

Under an agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, the city's airport will be closed permanently at the end of 2028.
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ATC

Creating an ATC Corporation 'Raises Concerns,' Pentagon Says

Analyses by the military services indicate the Department of Defense provides up to 20 percent of U.S. air traffic services capability.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Houston Super Bowl TFR

TFR will establish gateway screening for departures at HOU, but all other GA aircraft are prohibited during TFR.
Aircraft

Turkey Chooses BAE Systems To Help Design New Fighter

British company is confirmed as partner for the ambitious TF-X project.
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