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Accidents

Southwest Engine Probe Reveals Fatigue Crack in Fan Blade

Investigators yet to find missing piece of broken fan blade
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic's Cheltenham Facility Gets Transport Canada Nod

MRO expands its reach in the Canadian market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Adds Gulfstream G550 to MRO Service Portfolio

Approval adds to capabilities at Munich facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Williams Taps ExecuJet as FJ44-3AP Maintenance Facility

The operator is the first in Africa to hold such an approval for the Williams engine.
Aircraft

Elbit Systems Chases U.S. National Guard Procurements

The US subsidiary of the Israeli company offers a variety of aircraft protection and modernization solutions.
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Rotorcraft

Lord Corporation Provides New Anti-Vibration System for CH-47s

The improved systems offers significant weight saving as well as a smoother ride
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Charter & Fractional

Avinode: Hours Matter When Quoting Air Charter Trips

Avinode found that 19 percent of the trips are booked the day of travel, while 20 percent are scheduled just one day in advance.
Safety

FAA Updates and Redesignates MU-2B Training Rules

As a result, the agency said operators, training providers and safety officials will have more timely access to standardized, accurate training material.
Engines

Safran Delivers First U.S.-built Arrius 2R to Bell

The 2R was certified in December 2015 and is slated to power the Bell 505 JetRanger X light single.
Aircraft

Polish Requirements Generate New Interest at Local Trade Show

Airbus is still hoping to sell 50 H225Ms, while attack helicopters and VIP transports will also be discussed.
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Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Charter Booking Platform Launches in U.S. Market

Charter customers can book their own flights through Stratajet.com, which includes real-time aircraft availability and pricing.
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Charter & Fractional

XOJet Brings In Yacht Exec as Chief Business Officer

James Henderson was president and CEO-Americas for the Ferretti Group.
Engines

Additive Manufacturing To Eliminate 845 Parts on GE's ATP Turboprop

Using additive “represents an elimination of thousands of machining features and inspections, and hundreds of quality plants and procure contracts."
Accidents

Botched Go-around Appears To Have Led to Emirates 777 Crash

Pilots applied engine thrust just three seconds before impact
Airlines

Chinese Airlines Partner With Local Government To Expand

Xiamen Airlines and Hunan government to form new regional carrier
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Aircraft

India Signs Defense Logistics Pact with U.S.

But sovereignty concerns still prevent India from concluding two more agreements on deeper cooperation.
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Aircraft

Antonov Sells Dormant An-225 Heavylifter Program to China

A second lease of life for the world’s largest aircraft has been agreed between Ukraine and China.
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Aircraft

Engine Supply Delays To Slow C Series Deliveries

Bombardier cuts 2016 production projection from 15 to seven
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Maintenance and Modifications

Safety Alert Addresses Bell 206/407 Transmission

There have been two accidents involving Bell 206s where a malfunction of the main transmission freewheel system led to a failure of the main rotor mast.
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Expands Its NYC Presence

The company believes there is “strong demand” in the area for its private aircraft charter offerings, particularly its JetCard product.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Pilots Can Now Get a Lyft to Work

The company’s pilots can use Lyft for transport to and from the airport and hotel accommodations, while the expense reimbursement process is automated.
Aircraft

Airbus Collects $6.5 Billion in Deals from Vietnamese Airlines

Contracts signed during state visit by French president Francois Hollande
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Aircraft

Michigan Bizav Group Expo To Land at PTK

The Business Aviation Expo will be held at Michigan's Oakland County International Airport on September 22.
Aircraft

Viking Picks Brazilian Sales Rep for Twin Otter 400

The company's reborn Twin Otter Series 400 is set to receive ANAC certification.
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FBOs

FAI Breaks Ground on New Hangar

Structure slated to support maintenance operation.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Launches Oil Analysis Technology Trial

Debris monitoring program heads off potential problems, says the engine maker.
Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Aviation Offers Mx Tech Scholarships

Candidates vie for spot in LA's leading aircraft mechanic school.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Houston Completes Falcon 50EX FANS CPDLC

The installation marks the first of its kind at the Houston facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Comlux Is First To Retrofit an ACJ319 with Sharklets

Sharklets bring new look, save fuel and extend range.
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