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Emirates, Airbus Agree To Postpone Deliveries of 12 A380s

The Dubai-based carrier will now take six of the superjumbos in 2018 and six in 2019, postponing the schedule by a year.
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FBOs

Wisconsin FBO Under New Management

Spring City Aviation announced the acquisition of Gran-Aire, which provided services at Milwaukee Timmerman Airport for more than 70 years.
Regulations and Government

2016 Year in Review: A Short-term FAA Bill Resets the Debate on ATC Reform

ATC reform remains a high priority for House Transportation and Infrastructure chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA Drives Vision of Air Traffic Management for Drones

The NASA-led UAS Traffic Management (UTM) research effort is shaping the rules and capabilities of this coming low-altitude ecosystem.
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Rotorcraft

HEMS Industry Getting Safer

The helicopter EMS industry is reducing the number of accidents and fatalities.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Elects India's Sudhir Nayak as New Treasurer

Sudhir Nayak is the first Indian to serve on the board of IBAC.
Regulations and Government

EASA: Wind Shear Rules Should Stay As Is

ICAO had recommended that all turbine airplanes in excess of 12,500 pounds mtow be equipped with a wind shear warning system.
Safety

FAA Warns of Accidental Control Knob Selections

The agency noted that pilots are inadvertently changing selections of concentrically centered knobs with some regularity.
Aircraft

Iran Air and Airbus Seal Historic Aircraft Order

Agreement excludes tentative order for A380s
Avionics

Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder

The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Ends 2016 with Jump in Fleet, Ops

The company nearly doubled employment and its fleet swelled by nearly 65 percent in 2016.
Aircraft

Long-range Sukhoi SSJ100 Gains European Approval

Increased maximum takeoff weight helps extend range by 50 percent
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Maintenance and Modifications

Field Aviation Partners on Challenger 605 Special Mission Mod

The company, which has been in operation since 1947, has extensive experience in modifying a wide range of civil aircraft for special purposes.
FBOs

Trenton Airport Gets New FBO

Established by a charter provider with more than 30 years of experience, FlightServ promises customers a personalized experience.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Adds To Bombardier Authorizations

In addition to the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Global family, the location now adds line maintenance for the advanced Challenger 600 series.
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Avionics

Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution

The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.
Aircraft

Hawaiian Airlines Confirms A321neo Delivery Delays

First of its Pratt-powered Airbus narrowbodies now scheduled to enter service in next year’s fourth quarter
Regulations and Government

Industry Panel Recommends TFR Improvements

The current TFR format can be confusing and lead to violations, AOPA said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First CRJ200 Special Freighter Conversion

Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc., expects to covert 100 CRJ passenger jets to the freighter version over the life of the program.
Charter & Fractional

HondaJet Entering Charter Service with Cutter Aviation

Cutter added two of the aircraft to its charter certificate.
Aircraft

China's Wanfeng Takes Control Of Diamond Canada

Production of the DA62 and DA40 models to move from Austria to Canada, and there may be fresh investment in the D-Jet program.
Accidents

Boeing 727 Cargo Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Five

Trijet struggled to gain altitude upon takeoff
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Wins Transport Canada Nod

Bell Holds More than 400 Letters of Intent from 505 customers.
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ATC

Sesar Technology Demonstration Program Deemed a Success

The two-year project, led by NetJets Europe, saw more than 360 successful trial flights In Europe.
Engines

CFM Leap-1C Wins Certification as C919 Approaches First Flight

Integrated propulsion system gains dual EASA-FAA approval
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA’s National Drone Registry Marks First Anniversary

Registration is required for drones weighing 250 grams to 55 pounds.
Regulations and Government

EASA To Move Ahead on TAWS Requirement

The mandate applies to newly manufactured, commercially-operated turbine planes weighing less than 12,500 pounds.
Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet To Acquire Firms in Singapore and Van Nuys

Zetta Jet and Asia Aviation Company will combine operations under the Zetta Jet brand, while Advanced Air Management is to become Zetta Jet USA.
FBOs

UK Aviation Company Adopts New Identity

Bristol Flying Center wants to take on a "modern identity."
Airlines

IATA Urges African Governments To Repatriate Blocked Funds

De Juniac reports progress in Nigeria and Egypt