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Iran Welcomes Russian Strategic Bomber to Hamedan Base

Hamedan is the second foreign base Russia has occupied in its bombing campaign against militants fighting the Syrian government.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Soars To New Highs in 1H16

Traffic and passenger numbers surged 23 percent and 20 percent, respectively, in the first six months.
Safety

Bizav Food Safety Courses Added to USAIG Program

Both of the new courses are taught online, with one geared toward flight attendants and the other aimed at pilots and flight technicians.
FBOs

Signature Reopens FBO at Chicago Midway

The company held the grand opening for the refreshed facility on Wednesday.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines Takes First A330-300 Regional

Flag carrier to lease 20 of the lower-weight widebodies from IAFC
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Charter & Fractional

Northern Jet Sets Grand Rapids-Naples Speed Record

Speed over the Grand Rapids, Mich., to Naples, Fla., course was 427.97 knots in a Bombardier Learjet 45XR.
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Aircraft

Flying the New HondaJet

Flying the New HondaJet
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Aircraft

The Airlander Hybrid Airship, the World’s Longest Aircraft, Takes to the Skies

The Airlander Hybrid Airship, the World’s Longest Aircraft, Takes to the Skies
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Avionics

AIN Blog: How To Fix the Low-cost Simulation Game

There must be a better way to replicate modern integrated flight decks in low-cost simulators so pilots can use them for realistic practice.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Halves TFE731 Core Inspection Times

The inspections, conducted under the FastLane program, took about two weeks.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Industry Input on Technician Training

The association will add the most highly requested topics to its training schedule
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Gets Nod from Philippines CAA

The approval is for the Falcon 900 and the company is pursuing similar approval for the 2000 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Aerospace Returns BBJ to Service

One BBJ rolls in for service as another rolls out.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Teci Adds Conquest II to Airframe Program

The company already offers engine support for the turboprop twin.
Regulations and Government

CBP's Kerlikowske To Address NBAA Opening Session

Kerlikowske has been lauded for his efforts to collaborate with the business aviation community on key access issues.
Rotorcraft

Argentina’s Cicare Prepares for Certified Helos

The small, family-owned company has its sights set on several development projects.
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FBOs

Baltic Bizav Forum Host Modernizes To Support Growth

Despite stagnating traffic levels in many parts of Europe, Latvia-based Flight Consulting Group says it is supporting a growing number of flights.
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Regulations and Government

EASA To Tighten Pilot Medical Requirements

Proposals will serve as the basis for rulemaking to be published by the European Commission toward year-end.
Rotorcraft

New Challenges for Erickson

Long-term financing plan needed.
Aircraft

WeatherTech Stretches G280’s Legs to the Limit

Despite its 3,600-nm book-number range, the G280 landed with reserve fuel in excess of NBAA IFR requirements on the record-breaking flight.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Helicopters Crews Aid Louisiana Flood Rescues

Bristow crews retrieved people from flooded homes, small boats, levees and high ground surrounded by floodwaters.
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Airlines

A4A: Airlines Edge Closer to Average Corporate Profitability

The 10 major carriers analyzed by Airlines for America collectively reported pre-tax profit of $12 billion during the first half of 2016.
Aircraft

British Hybrid Airship Makes Delayed 'First' Flight

Manufacturer says that defense is still the key market, although civil authorities EASA and UK CAA will monitor flight tests.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Predator Bs Tested for Ballistic Missile Defense

General Atomics said two MQ-9 Predator Bs participated in the Pacific Dragon naval exercise off Hawaii in late June.
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Airports

FAA Rules that Santa Monica Must Keep Airport Open

The latest decision is the FAA's response to the city of Santa Monica's appeal in a complaint brought by airport tenants and operators.
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ATC

FAA Moves Toward Five-knot Speed Adjustments for Flow

Change is designed to make airspace more efficient, enable more direct routing.
Accidents

EASA Issues Proposal for EC Rules Tied to Germanwings Crash

Opinion calls for strict psychological testing as part of class 1 medical exam, more effective oversight of aeromedical examiners
Aircraft

UK To Acquire New ASRAAM Variant for F-35B Fighters

The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile will be the first British-designed missile to enter service on the F-35.
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Aircraft

Thai F-16 Upgrade Includes German Air-to-Air Missiles

The Diehl BGT IRIS-T weapon was carried by aircraft flown to Australia for big multinational exercise.
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Aircraft

MC-21 Static Test Fuselage Arrives at Moscow Test Center

Milestone marks start of static test airframe assembly
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