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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Experts: Unmanned Aircraft Must Operate in Contested Airspace

The capability to operate in contested environments, autonomy and networking will be key future capabilities, experts say.
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Airlines

Losses at Africa’s Fastjet Triple as New CEO Moves To Cut A319s

Three wet-leased Embraer E190s to replace pair of Airbuses
Aircraft

Nigerian Air Force Orders More Russian Helicopters

Mil Mi-17/24/35 rotorcraft are a key weapon against terrorism for the African state.
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Bombardier Realigns Bizjet Customer Service Leadership

Jean-Christophe Gallagher and Andy Nureddin to head up customer experience and support efforts, while Peter Likoray takes helm of sales, marketing.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Allies with JetSmarter for Real-time Booking Apps

As part of the alliance, XOJet has named JetSmarter as the exclusive digital distribution channel for the company’s fleet of midsize jets.

NBAA To Recognize Seno with Doswell Award

Seno's efforts have extended from senior management positions and industry advocacy roles to aviation education.
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Aircraft

Sale of Western Airplanes to Iran Shrouded in Politics

Clarity on U.S. government approval remains elusive while some in Iran complain of little benefit from January’s nuclear deal
Aircraft

Embraer Opens Aircraft Seat-building Plant in Florida

Titusville facility will focus on manufacturing seating for the company's Phenom jets and its new 190 E2 commercial airliner.
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BP Changes Leadership at Air BP

Jon Platt takes the help of Air BP after working with the parent company for more than 27 years.
Avionics

AIN Blog: So Long, It’s Been Fun iPad 1

Apple's iPad 1 has long been out of production, and now ForeFlight has announced plans to discontinue support for its apps on the device.
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Rotorcraft

UBS: Pre-owned Helicopter Inventory Dips a Bit in August

There were 1,364 pre-owned helicopters available for sale at the end of August, which equates to 6 percent of the installed base.
FBOs

Meridian Readies for West Coast Takeoff

The aviation services provider is set to expand its brand outside its Teterboro Airport facility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Globalparts, TAS Partner on Inlet Service

GlobalParts recently added the capability to manufacture engine inlets parts and sub-assemblies for Cessna, Hawker and Learjet business jets.
Engines

Pratt Cuts GTF Delivery Target as Output Lags

Delayed fan blade deliveries identified as primary culprit
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik To Prep BBJ 787 for Service Entry

Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directive monitoring are among the engineering services for the bizliner.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Delivers Its First Falcon 7X 1C Inspection

During the downtime the company accomplished additional service bulletins and interior modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA STCs West Star Aviation's FANS for Learjet 60

The systems provides Learjet 60 operators access to North Atlantic Tracks.
Airports

City To Santa Monica FBOs: 'You Have 30 Days To Vacate'

The city of Santa Monica is stepping up its efforts to close its airport, and now is asking the airport's two FBOs to leave.
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Aircraft

Air Force Evokes Doolittle Raid in Naming B-21 the 'Raider'

The service announced the name of the new long-range strike bomber after a suspenseful build-up at the annual Air Force Association conference.
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Charter & Fractional

U.S. Market Boost Leads to Mixed Results at Gama Aviation

Strong growth in the U.S. market compensated for a dip in revenues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for bizav services group Gama Aviation.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Roars Back to Life in August

All aircraft categories saw increases last month, with large-cabin jets leading the way with a 6.1-percent year-over-year surge.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Set To Extend U.S. Gov't Funding Until December

A full transportation funding bill, including the fiscal 2017 FAA budget, could be considered in December.
FBOs

MJets Opens $8.6M FBO Complex in Thai Capital

MJets has made a significant investment in infrastructure at the Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.
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Avionics

Duncan Launches Three-day TDR-94 Transponder Turntime

With proper scheduling the process should take one day, says Duncan.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Luxivair SBD

Traffic on the rise at San Bernardino facility
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Suspends Flight Operations of Some F-35As

Insulating material around an avionics cooling line in a fuel tank was found to be shedding, the F-35 Joint Program Office said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone World Show Builds On Ascent of Commercial UAS

The second annual Drone World Expo show will be held in San Jose, California, from November 15-16.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. East, West Converge as Drone Advisory Committee Meets

The committee of senior-level executives that will advise the FAA in further introducing drones held its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C.
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China’s L-15 Jet Displayed by Zambia In South Africa

At the Africa Aerospace and Defence Show, the first export examples were shown equipped with Chinese weapons
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Business Aviation Ready For Fourth Quarter Push to Recover a Shaky 2016

Business Aviation Ready For Fourth Quarter Push to Recover a Shaky 2016
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