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Regulations and Government

ICAO Approves Carbon-Offsetting Scheme for Global Aviation

In an 'historic and momentous' action, the ICAO Assembly meeting in Montreal adopted a global market-based measures scheme to reduce emissions.
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Aircraft

Air Transport Growth Is A Key Factor In Rwanda’s Economic Boom

Air Transport Growth Is A Key Factor In Rwanda’s Economic Boom
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Aircraft

Safran Steps Up More Electric Aircraft R&D With Toulouse Site

Safran is looking to develop more advanced cabling to expand the scope of more electric aircraft technology.
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Aircraft

Poland Scraps Big Airbus Helicopters Contract

Offset negotiations on the deal for 50 EC725s failed, although the company reported new export orders elsewhere.
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Aircraft

Indian Air Force Confirms Jaguar Re-engine Plan

IAF chief is bullish on Rafale, but cautious on FGFA project with Russia
Airlines

Etihad, TUI Group In Talks To Launch New Leisure Carrier

Deal would mark latest consolidation effort by Air Berlin
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Enters Service with First Delivery to Amjet

The 6,450-nm/11,945-km Falcon 8X—a stretch derivative of the 7X—was certified by the EASA and U.S. FAA in June.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan To Provide 'Smart Cabin' Upgrades for G450/550s

The Nebraska-based MRO provider was named as the exclusive dealer for the Inairvation cabin upgrade for the Gulfstream 450 and 550.
Regulations and Government

ARSA Secures Path for New U.S./EASA Requirements

The U.S. FAA has confirmed that an ARSA form (E100) would be acceptable for the U.S./EU Maintenance Annex Guidance Changes 5 and 6.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star and AvFab Team on Hawker 800 Belted Lav STC

The modification is slated to be available by the end of 2016.
Aircraft

Embraer Flies First U.S.-assembled Legacy 450

Including the Phenom 100 and 300, the Legacy 450 is the third business jet model to be assembled at the company’s recently expanded Melbourne facility.
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Safety

ICAO Honors 'Black Box' Inventor

Warren saw need for aircraft recordings as he looked into mid-air explosions involving the de Havilland Comet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S., Other Nations Sign Declaration on Armed Drone Exports

Major drone producers Israel, Russia, China and India are not among 45 signatories to the joint declaration on the export of weaponized UAVs.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: M600, Piper’s Best Performer

The Piper M600 expands Piper’s reach into the market for pressurized single-engine turboprops.
Aircraft

Pre-owned Update: October 2016

Signs point to a strong finish to the year, but some uncertainty remains.
Airlines

RwandAir Stretches Its Wings to Europe, Asia with Airbus A330s

Airline built as instrument of development in the center of Africa
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Airlines

Philippines Moves to Address Manila Capacity Crunch

Turboprop flights to move to Clark Airport
Avionics

Constant Aviation Now Offering Pro Line 21 Retrofit for Beechjets

The upgrade addresses pending regulatory and obsolescence issues, in addition to offering a “cost effective” platform.
Engines

Manufacturers Announce Army Engine Program Developments

Advanced Turbine Engine Company and GE Aviation reported developments in separate U.S. Army engine development efforts.
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ATC

Mobile Tower To Support Remote Tower Tests at Leesburg

A mobile tower will be based on the ramp of JYO while the remote tower demonstration there continues.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds Falcon 8X Training at Paris Center

FlightSafety provides training for all current-production Falcon aircraft using a fleet of 26 full flight simulators at its learning centers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Embraer Plans To Ace Fleet Refreshment

Phenom upgrade only the beginning
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Zetta Jet Gets First Global 6000 with Jet Connex, Venue

Air charter firm has main offices in Los Angeles and Singapore, as well as sales and support offices in New York, London, Beijing and Shanghai.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Euro-MALE Unmanned System Study Is Finally Launched

Four nations are sharing the cost of a two-year exercise, that may eventually lead to an operational system in 2025
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Maintenance and Modifications

Amsterdam MRO Adds Falcon 900EX EASy to Capabilities

Schiphol-based JetSupport has filled in a gap in its Dassault service offerings.
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Engines

Product Support Survey 2016: Part 3 Engines

GE leads in turbofans, Honeywell claims top honors among turboprop OEMs
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Engines

QTA's Composite Inner Barrel STC'd for Gulfstream G200

Retrofit provides a solution to corrosion issues with the original aluminum honeycomb inner acoustic barrels in PW300-series engines.
Engines

The Changing Face of Predictive and Preventive Aircraft Engine Maintenance

How P&WC is innovating in the market to reduce maintenance costs, enhance service to customers and increase aircraft availability.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Consults with ANA about MRJ Delay Contingencies

Fifth delay not yet confirmed, but company acknowledges technical issues
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Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Action on Aircraft Emissions Anticipated This Week

IBAC's Edwards offers support from bizav community for ICAO action on global market-based measures.