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Aircraft

Pharewell to the Phantom

The US Air Force retired the classic jet with the final flight of a QF-4 that was serving as an unmanned aerial target.
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Predicts More Change for Charter Market in 2017

Online charter booking company sees more demand for long-haul flights and new customers entering market.
Regulations and Government

New FAR Part 23 Results in Changes to Parts 91 and 135

The rule requires changes be made to some requirements under Parts 91 and 135 to align pilot operating rules with the new Part 23 airplane rules.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Cal. Ruling Frees Some For-sale Jets from Property Taxes

There are specific requirements for the exemption, including entering into a listing agreement that transfers care, custody and control of the aircraft.
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Accidents

Colombian Authorities: Pilot Error Caused Avro RJ85 Crash

The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.
Avionics

Max-Viz 1200 EVS Gets DO-160G Approval

The EVS display enables pilots to see when flying day or night in smoke, haze and light fog.
Safety

AviationManuals Hits Client Milestone

As it grows, the document preparation specialist says it can pass savings along to its customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Defends Its Bombardier Mx Crown

Last year's winner of Bombardier's annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Award has been recognized once again.
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Accidents

Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Assumes Ownership of Unmanned Helicopter Maker

The Italian industrial concern acquired the remaining 60 percent of shares in a joint venture that developed the SD-Hero unmanned helicopter.
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Aircraft

Emirates, Airbus Agree To Postpone Deliveries of 12 A380s

The Dubai-based carrier will now take six of the superjumbos in 2018 and six in 2019, postponing the schedule by a year.
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FBOs

Wisconsin FBO Under New Management

Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran-Aire, which provided services at Milwaukee Timmerman Airport for more than 70 years.
Regulations and Government

2016 Year in Review: A Short-term FAA Bill Resets the Debate on ATC Reform

ATC reform remains a high priority for House Transportation and Infrastructure chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA Drives Vision of Air Traffic Management for Drones

The NASA-led UAS Traffic Management (UTM) research effort is shaping the rules and capabilities of this coming low-altitude ecosystem.
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Rotorcraft

HEMS Industry Getting Safer

The helicopter EMS industry is reducing the number of accidents and fatalities.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Elects India's Sudhir Nayak as New Treasurer

Sudhir Nayak is the first Indian to serve on the board of IBAC.
Regulations and Government

EASA: Wind Shear Rules Should Stay As Is

ICAO had recommended that all turbine airplanes in excess of 12,500 pounds mtow be equipped with a wind shear warning system.
Safety

FAA Warns of Accidental Control Knob Selections

The agency noted that pilots are inadvertently changing selections of concentrically centered knobs with some regularity.
Aircraft

Iran Air and Airbus Seal Historic Aircraft Order

Agreement excludes tentative order for A380s
Avionics

Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder

The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Ends 2016 with Jump in Fleet, Ops

The company nearly doubled employment and its fleet swelled by nearly 65 percent in 2016.
Aircraft

Long-range Sukhoi SSJ100 Gains European Approval

Increased maximum takeoff weight helps extend range by 50 percent
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Maintenance and Modifications

Field Aviation Partners on Challenger 605 Special Mission Mod

The company, which has been in operation since 1947, has extensive experience in modifying a wide range of civil aircraft for special purposes.
FBOs

Trenton Airport Gets New FBO

Established by a charter provider with more than 30 years of experience, FlightServ promises customers a personalized experience.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Adds To Bombardier Authorizations

In addition to the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Global family, the location now adds line maintenance for the advanced Challenger 600 series.
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Avionics

Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution

The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.
Aircraft

Hawaiian Airlines Confirms A321neo Delivery Delays

First of its Pratt-powered Airbus narrowbodies now scheduled to enter service in next year’s fourth quarter
Regulations and Government

Industry Panel Recommends TFR Improvements

The current TFR format can be confusing and lead to violations, AOPA said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First CRJ200 Special Freighter Conversion

Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc., expects to covert 100 CRJ passenger jets to the freighter version over the life of the program.
Charter & Fractional

HondaJet Entering Charter Service with Cutter Aviation

Cutter added two of the aircraft to its charter certificate.