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Russia Gives Update On New AWACS Plan

The A-100 with its new AESA radar will make a first flight later this year.
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Regulations and Government

Florida Leaders Urge Support for Independent ATC Org

The leaders appeal to a key opponent of the ATC reorganization plan: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida).
FBOs

Jackson Hole Airport To Buy FBO

The move derails the proposed RFP for a second FBO at the ski country gateway.
Safety

Retired FAA Exec Gilligan Wins Barbour Air Safety Award

Presented annually by the LTB Air Safety Foundation, the LTB award honors pioneers in advancing flight safety.
FBOs

Chicagoland Airport Sees FBO Expansion

With major developments at the Gary Jet Center and B.Coleman Aviation, business at Gary/Chicago International Airport is growing
Avionics

Raytheon: Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness - Sponsor Content

Raytheon: Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness - Sponsor Content
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Rotorcraft

Missing Russian Helicopter Wreckage Recovered in Norway

The helicopter is believed to have been on a mission for Russia's national Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.
Aircraft

Viking Air Plans New CL-415EAF; Mulls CL-515.

The new model will address customers' short-term requirements and provide a fleet expansion option.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Start-up Company Pioneers Small SIGINT Sensors For UAVs

California-based VStar Systems is building modular, low-weight, low-cost sensors with potential to expand the mission sets of UAVs.
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Safety

Torqued: Lessons on Emergency Planning from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

In the immediate aftermath, organizations made use of both new and old technology.
Charter & Fractional

Are Charter Ratings Worth their Weight in Gold?

Myriad logos, seals and badges received from charter rating firms can appear ambiguous at best to customers.
Safety

Blue Angels 'Boss' Stresses Need for Debrief in Ops

Joining Greg "Boss" Wooldridge in the Bombardier Safety Standdown were the FBI's Amy Grubb and Service Elements' Bob Hobbi.
Aircraft

Efficiency Gains, Steady Growth Highlight Avolon Fleet Forecast

Moderate success seen for Comac C919, Irkut MC-21
Aircraft

Challenger 350 Buoys Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries in 3Q

During the quarter, Bombardier Business Aircraft delivered 31 jets, down from 36 in the year-ago period.
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Charter & Fractional

EASA Proposes Expansion of Flight-time Limitations

Proposed amendments are mainly expected to improve safety during night duties and where scientific principles to measure fatigue have not been used so far.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Nevada Demos Mods for Special Mission King Airs

The kit was developed for King Air 350ERs operating at 16,500 and 17,500 pounds and features anti-skid brakes, Li-ion battery and Blackhawk XP67A package.
Rotorcraft

Coptersafety's Airbus H145 Sim Gains EASA Level-D Nod

The H145 simulator is the first of five level-D devices Coptersafety ordered from TRU last year
Safety

Sumwalt Highlights Living Values, Safety Leaders

Sumwalt challenged attendees at Safety Standdown to assess whether they are providing a safety environment that their customers truly deserve.
Aircraft

Bombardier Cuts C Series Delivery Projection for 2017

Pratt & Whitney to pay advance to compensate for excess aircraft inventory in Mirabel as C Series draws LOI for 31 airplanes
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Airlines

Etihad To End Dallas Service Once AA Code Share Expires

Gulf carrier calls move one of several adjustments planned for U.S. network next year
Training and Workforce

APS Offers High-altitude Upset Training in S211

Flying upside down and learning how to prevent and recover an upset in an Aviation Performance Solutions S211.
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Safety

Huerta: GA Headed Toward Safest Year

Much work still lies ahead, including in the area of ADS-B installations with as much as one-third of FAA rebate incentives left unclaimed.
Aircraft

More Super Tucanos For Afghanistan, and USAF interest Grows

Six more Brazilian turboprops are going east via the U.S., while the USAF's ‘light attack experiment’ may continue.
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Rotorcraft

PHI Buying HNZ's Asia-Pacific Operations

The deal represents a 43 percent premium for HNZ shareholders.
Aircraft

Used Bizjet Inventory Drops, but Still a Buyer's Market

Over the first nine months, used bizjet sale transactions rose 5.9 percent year-over-year, to 1,946, but jets are taking the same amount of time to sell.
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Airlines

Russian Traffic Rises, but Airlines Endure Instability

Speakers at Wings of the Future conference in Moscow express cautious optimism
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Updates for Helicopter Certification Rules

The proposal aims to address obsolete certification standards and overly burdensome means of compliance.
Charter & Fractional

Management Company or Flight Department?

Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.
Airlines

Drop in China-Taiwan Traffic Pressures China Airlines

Taiwan's flag carrier turns focus to Southeast Asia, Europe
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Iridium Satcom Gains STC Approval

The Send Solutions Airtext Iridium satcom systems work anywhere in the world.