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Regulations and Government

EASA Strives To Clarify Certification Rules

The agency is using its certification memo to clarify rules.
Aircraft

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles
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FBOs

AIN's FBO Survey is Open

Which FBOs offer the best overall experience? Make your voice heard today.
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Airlines

Labor Groups Oppose Norwegian Air UK Permit Application

Labor groups also oppose an earlier application by Ireland-based Norwegian Air International, alleging it will flout labor standards.
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Aircraft

Epic E1000 Prototype Enters Flight-test Program

The first prototype of the Epic E1000 single-engine turboprop is one of two that will fly the flight test campaign.
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Aircraft

Cessna Drops Citation CJ2+ from Product Lineup

Textron Aviation confims that the Cessna Citation CJ2+ is not currently in production.
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Regulations and Government

Helo Pilots Warned of Running Landing Hazards

FAA says helicopter pilots should avoid conducting running landings in skid-equipped aircraft on runways with lighting systems embedded in pavement.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Chipmaker Intel Upgrades Presence in Small Drone Industry

The semiconductor manufacturer announced that it will acquire Ascending Technologies, a drone manufacturer based in Germany.
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Aircraft

Modified Mi-24 Explores High-Speed Helicopter Technology

Russian defense ministry wants a next-generation rotorcraft that can reach 270 knots.
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Charter & Fractional

ExcelAire Cleared for Cuba

ExcelAire joins a small but growing number of operators that have obtained Cuba service approval as the U.S. government eases travel restrictions.
Safety

Argus IS-BAO Lead Auditor Training Course OK'd by IBAC

Course is designed to deliver training that provides pertinent knowledge and practical tools necessary to conduct many types of aviation audits.
Aircraft

Indonesia Could Trump India as Japan’s US-2 Partner

Plans to co-produce the ShinMaywa amphibian in India have stalled.
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Environment

New Biofuel Shows Pollution-curbing Promise

Tests conducted by Rolls-Royce show the blend could burn more than 50-percent cleaner than straight jet-A.
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Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sales, Deliveries Drop in 2015

Orders, deliveries affected by “economic environment,” French airframer says.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Rebranded as Finmeccanica Helicopters

Name change is part of a wider overall corporate reorganization plan that merges the Finmeccanica's aerospace, defense and security assets.
Airports

Graffiti Vandals Strike at Van Nuys Airport

The latest tagging incident involves three jets parked on the south side of Van Nuys Airport.
Aircraft

Airstrikes over Iraq and Syria Bring Some Success

Ramadi recaptured with much air support; targeted killings highlight role of SIGINT sensors on UAVs
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Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.
Aircraft

Boeing Enters 2016 On Heels of Late Order Surge

Highlights Close of 2015 with 737 Max Rollout
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ATC

FAA Prepares for Super Bowl 50 Traffic

The NFL championship is one of the largest draws for business aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet AirWerks Awarded CAAC Repair Station Certification

China approeved the company to provide repair and overhaul for engines and airframes.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation and Lone Star AOG Announce Merger

The company's techs will now be able to dispatch from eight cities in the U.S.
Avionics

Northrop Grumman, BAE Develop AC/MC-130J Protections

The U.S. Air Force awarded the companies contracts to develop RF countermeasures for AC/MC-130Js by November.
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Accidents

Accidents: January 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Avionics

Jet Aviation Basel To Support Pro Line 21 System Upgrades

Two Falcon 2000 series aircraft were outfitted with the Pro Line 21 at Jet Aviation Basel.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics and Future Metals Expand Partnership Accord

The agreement extends the Lithuian company's partnership with Future Metals to 16 countries.
Training and Workforce

DOT OIG Seeks Further FAA Work on Controller Training Contract

The original controller training contract, issued to Raytheon, was awarded in 2008 and updated in 2010.
Rotorcraft

AIN Blog: 2015 Was A Year of Progress for Helicopter Technology

Despite a softening commercial market, airframers do not appear to have scaled back their investment in technology.
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Aircraft

AIN Blog: In Air Transport 2016 Shaping Up as Year of the Narrowbody

While the culmination of several long campaigns this year looks like progress, the path to reaching this point didn’t track as straight as some had hoped.
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Safety

Explosives-proof Bag Promises Protection Against Bombs

Italy's D'Appolonia says its new Fly-Bag is lighter and more flexible than existing explosives-protection equipment.
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