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New Standard Airbus Tanker Makes First Flight

The A330MRTT is receiving various upgrades, and new ISR missions are being investigated.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Demonstrates Automation Aboard Caravan

The Alias system is designed to reduce cockpit workload by conducting the functions of a second pilot.
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Avionics

ARINCDirect and TrueNorth Partner on Airborne Data Router

Data router integrates connectivity throughout the aircraft, allowing passengers to use their own devices for email, web browsing and video streaming.
Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Government Eases Access for Aircraft Mx in Cuba

ARSA praised change as putting safety in front of politics.
Engines

Full GE9X Engine Completes First Round of Ground Testing

Preparations underway for ice testing
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Lays Foundation for European Expansion

Operations will initially be centered on western Europe and that the company would use the Beechcraft King Air 350i.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Centers Have New Message: Help Wanted

Company hopes to hire more than 200 technicians, engineers and other workers for its Business Aircraft service centers.
Aircraft

BAE Plans To Ramp Up Production of Laser Guidance Sections

With a new order from the Navy, the company has enlarged production capacity in New Hampshire of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall To Debut New Parts Inventory Tracking Software

Scheduled to be unveiled at NBAA's annual convention, the new module for its maintenance tracking systeim promises to streamline the parts stream.
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Engines

CD Aviation Services Upgrades TPE331 Test Rig

The Joplin, Mo. authorized Honeywell service provider says the move will imrprove its response times.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Strengthens Global Support

The rotorcraft maker looks to enhance its European service network capabilities.
FBOs

NATA Debuts CSR Certification Program

Program brings the same level of attention to customer service that NATA’s Safety 1st course brings to line service.
Safety

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Expands Bombardier Bizjet Support

With its new EASA approval, the location can now provide line service for Globals, and base maintenance for the Challenger 350
Accidents

NTSB Faults Crew 'Mismanagement' in Akron Hawker Crash

NTSB recommended FAA require flight data monitoring programs and safety management systems for all Part 135 operators.

Light Jets Lift Latest UBS Bizjet Market Index

The index rose 10 percent from last month, to 34, which is the second sequential increase since it bottomed at a record low of 29 in May.
Rotorcraft

TRU Expanding Helicopter Sim Offerings

The company is focusing on ensuring seat-of-the-pant feel in its simulators.
Airlines

Kenya Airways Pilots Call Off Strike as State Intervenes

Government appoints new board chair
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FBOs

Million Air Breaks Ground on New HPN Digs

When complete, the new FBO will be the first addition to the New York City gateway in more than 20 years.
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Airports

NBAA, AOPA Urge FAA To Take Quick Action To Save SMO

Bolen, Baker say the FAA needs to halt the city's strangulation strategy at the airport.
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Regulations and Government

Weight-and-Balance Curtailment Added To iPreFlight App

real-time curtailment feature allows operators to comply with the guidelines in FAA Advisory Circular 120-27E.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi's First MRJ Starts Flight Tests in U.S.

First flight out of Moses Lake lasts three hours and 18 minutes
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Airlines

Chinese Flights to UK To Propagate Under New Bilateral Pact

Second-tier airlines stand to benefit
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Company Wins Contract from U.S. Customer for Tethered Drone

Drone Aviation Corp. said a Department of Defense customer has ordered its WATT multi-rotor tethered drone.
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Avionics

Genesys Bringing Retrofit Autopilot to Part 25 Market

The three-axis full digital system offers envelope protection, straight-and-level button and is software upgradeable.
Airlines

India’s Vistara To Dive into International Market

Tata-SIA joint venture ready to take advantage of new civil aviation policy that allows airlines with 20 airplanes to fly abroad immediately
Accidents

Canada Begins Probe into Fatal Citation Crash

The aircraft struck terrain approximately seven miles north of Kelowna Airport eight minutes after takeoff.
Aircraft

Embraer's Large Bizjet Deliveries Climb in 2016

Year-to-date deliveries at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer are down by just one aircraft from the first three quarters of last year.

AOPA, GAMA Ask Supreme Court To Hear Case

The associations fear the case could pave the way for juries to set aircraft design standards at the state level.

Flying To Cuba Still Restricted, But Easier

Landing permits were once a ‘hair-raising’ experience, but now exponentially more efficient, operators find.