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Russian Air Force Looks Forward To First Il-76MD-90 Deliveries

The new production line at Aviastar in Ulyanovsk is ready for high-rate production of the revamped airlifter.
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Rotorcraft

Rostec: High-speed Rotorcraft, Two Other Projects Canceled

Government funds promised for the projects have not been forthcoming
Charter & Fractional

Dallas' All-you-can-fly Rise Adds More Frequency

King Air 350 service expanded to the entire Texas Triangle with addition of eight more scheduled flights between Houston and Austin.
Charter & Fractional

Fired Union-organizing Flexjet Pilots To Be Reinstated

An arbitrator ruled that three union-organizing Flexjet pilots terminated by the fractional provider earlier this year be reinstated with back pay
FBOs

Fly Arkansas Moves into Former Hawker Facility

Fly Arkansas will occupy about a quarter of the former Hawker Beechcraft facility in Little Rock, with the remainder of the complex still available.
Regulations and Government

FAA Outlines Banned Activities in Upcoming Papal TFRs

FAA lists a number of prohibited activities in Philadelphia during the Papal Visit, but highlights the area will be a no-drone zone.
Airlines

China To Decentralize Landing Rights Process

Private or provincially owned airlines to secure rights through their own aviation authorities
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds Second Gulfstream G280 Simulator

The FS1000 simulator built for the G280 include the company’s Vital 1100 visual system, electric motion cueing and new instructor operating station.
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Aircraft

F-35 Does International Refueling, Fires Internal Gatling Gun

Recent testing from Edwards AFB has included the first international air refueling, and the 25mm Gatling Gun
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FBOs

World Fuel To Buy BP Fuel Businesses in Sweden, Denmark

BP agreed to sell its fuel businesses at four airports as a condition for EC approval of its merger with Statoil.
Airlines

Midwest Carrier Offers Scheduled Caravan Service

Air Choice One brings service to Essential Air Service communities.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Pre-owned Market Still Waiting for Pricing Stabilization

Uncertainty remains as demand is not following the economic indicators it has in the past.
ATC

Singapore Inaugurates New Air Traffic Management Centers

MITRE opens first facility outside the U.S. as Singapore strives to become an air traffic management center of excellence.
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Avionics

Avionica Unveils 4G QAR Data Delivery Module

The new 4G module will be STC approved for installation on 250 aircraft types, including all business jets and turboprops.
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Airlines

Path Cleared to IAG’s Aer Lingus Takeover

Ryanair formally agrees to sell its 29.1 percent stake
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Charter & Fractional

'Air Cocaine' Pilots To Appeal 20-year Sentences

Dominican jury sentenced both pilots to 20 years of prison and confiscated the French-operated Falcon 50.
Rotorcraft

Bristow CEO: No Recovery until Late 2017

Continuing slump in oil prices is hitting the OGP services industry hard, says one operator.
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Aircraft

AIN Has Full Coverage of Russia’s JetExpo Show

Turn to AIN for all the news from Russia’s international business aviation event
Aircraft

Indian Industry Could Lose Out in Revised Rafale Deal

Delhi aims to sign the inter-government deal for 36 jets by year-end, despite local misgivings over lack of offsets.
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Maintenance and Modifications

LBAS and OHS Aviation Services Expand Cooperation

The two companies are looking to make a joint acquisition.
Maintenance and Modifications

Absolute Buys CSS, Consolidating Beech and Cessna in South Africa

Mirroring the consolidation of Textron Aviation, South African company melds Beech and Cessna brands.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Planning Chattanooga MRO

The site will include paint facilities, maintenance hangars, back shop activities and an accessory shop.
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Airports

Reynolds Jet Takes Over Former Procter & Gamble Hangar 4

Charter/management firm will offer upgraded and expanded “boutique” services to its clients.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Opens Beechjet Center of Excellence

The facility will be dedicated exclusively to the maintenance of Beechjets.
Regulations and Government

BAOA Appeals for Aircraft Subcategories

The new policy would draw distinctions between airline operations and business aircraft operators.

Readying for Operations to Cuba

Interest in flying to Cuba is picking up and the process of getting there is improving, but trade and travel restrictions remain.
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Airlines

A4A: Major U.S. Airlines Doubled Profit Year Over Year

Ten major carriers reported $8.7 billion in net profit during the first half of 2015, beating $3.9 billion in the same period last year.
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Aircraft

Citing Demand, Flexjet Accelerates G450 Deliveries

Flexjet placed an order for up to 50 Gulfstreams last October, which includes the G450, G650 and the new G500.
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FBOs

Fourth Baltic Bizav Forum Held in Latvia

Presentations at the event largely focused on the current challenges facing the industry in the Baltic States and throughout the region.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Tuning In to Business Aviation

The agency is forming a new working group to address business and general aviation issues.