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CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however
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Charter & Fractional

Revenues Up, Earnings Down at Air Methods

"Industry-wide decline in demand” and acquisition of Tri-State Care Flight last year cited as contributors to lower earnings.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s UK Arm Adds 400XTi, Launching Dedicated Fleet

Its dedicated fleet will be available to U.S.-based Flexjet owners for point-to-point private jet travel within Europe or to the Middle East or Africa.
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Regulations and Government

Harris Aims To Leverage ADS-B for UAS Ops in U.S. NAS

Availability of low-cost, small and lightweight ADS-B units might be more suitable and economical to safely separate unmanned aircraft from other traffic.
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Aircraft

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate
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Aircraft

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end
Rotorcraft

Market Leader DJI Unveils New Quadcopter for Industrial Uses

The Matrice 200 comes with DJI's first upward-facing camera gimbal and a built-in ADS-B receiver to help monitor nearby aircraft traffic.
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FBOs

Execujet Adds Sydney FBO

This latest acquisition brings the company's global FBO network to 25 including four in Australia and New Zealand.
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Regulations and Government

AIA: Gov't Needs To Work With Industry on Reg Review

A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the executive orders do not hamper safety, AIA says.
Avionics

XLS Owner Signs Up for Elliott G5000 Upgrade

Elliott Aviation's Garmin G5000 upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS will shave about 175 pounds from the jet's empty weight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program

Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China's AVIC Achieves First Flight of Wing-Loong II UAV

Coincident with the maiden flight, Xinhua News Agency said an unnamed customer has placed a large order for the new generation drone.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty
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ATC

FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.
Security

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Flight Testing To Ramp Up with 2nd Ship

N720GD took to the air for the first time on february 24, logging 4 hours 26 minutes aloft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

First Citation M2 Fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets

Benefits include a 10 percent to 12 percent reduction in fuel burn and a 400-pound max zero fuel weight increase.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Conference To Highlight State of Bizjet Financing

Other sessions at the conference will delve into aircraft taxes, ownership and operating structures, UAVs and the international registry.
Safety

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.
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Engines

Safran Bullish On Zodiac Deal, Silvercrest and Leap Engines

French aerospace group Safran reported revenue and profit group for 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)
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Avionics

Garmin Engineers Shot in Kansas, One Dead

A man who shouted "Get out of my country," opened fire on the two employees, who came from India.
Rotorcraft

Canadian Data Firm Receives Beyond Visual Drone Approval

Ventus Geospatial will operate the Aeryon SkyRanger quadcopter at the Foremost unmanned aircraft systems range in Alberta, Canada.
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Aircraft

China’s FC-31 Fighter May Be Slated for Carrier Ops

A second prototype has flown, showing modifications. Meanwhile, export marketing continues.
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Rotorcraft

With New Funding, Russian Helicopters Plots Growth

Proceeds of the initial $300 million sale, about 12 percent of the company’s $2.35 billion value, will be used to implement its new business plan.
Aircraft

GAMA: Embraer Phenom 300 Once Again the Best-selling Bizjet

This is the fourth consecutive year that Embraer light jet's has achieved this mark, accumulating 266 deliveries since 2013.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet's New Business Soars 20 Percent in 2016

Half of its new business last year came from customers who previously patronized another fractional provider.
Maintenance and Modifications

QTA Develops Corrosion Fix for GIV Engine Inlet

Its engineering and DER staff also has “full capability” for composite repairs on all GII, GIII, GIV and GV parts.
Training and Workforce

NBAA OKs Unmanned Aircraft Course for PDP, CAM Programs

According to USI, this is the only NBAA PDP-approved offering on unmanned aviation.