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Airbus, Boeing Ink Major New Orders

European airframer sees Chinese industrial ties paying dividends while U.S. manufacturer profits from strong connection with El Al
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Airlines

Garuda Turns In Strong Performance Despite Lingering Haze

Dense haze puts a dent in airline operations across Southeast Asia
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Names Members of National Drone Registry Task Force

Supplemented by several federal agencies, the group is tasked with developing recommendations for the drone registry in three weeks.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber

The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.
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Aircraft

Ex-Im Moves to Senate after House Vote

GAMA, AIA urge "pathway" to enact bill.
Engines

GE To Build CMC Raw Materials Plants in Alabama

Plans call for operations to start by mid-2018
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AOPA, NBAA Join UAS Registry Task Force

Task force has until November 20 to recommend a registry framework.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Climbs Ever Higher in 3Q

Deliveries also soared, with 43 jets (31 large-cabin, 12 midsize) handed over versus 31 aircraft (25 large, six midsize) in the same period last year.
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Airlines

Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes

The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Forms Alliance with Bromma Business Jet

Under the agreement, TAG Aviation Europe is exclusive air charter sales agent for Bromma’s two Falcon 7Xs.
Aircraft

Reports: BBD To Receive CSeries Bailout, Shelve Lear 85

Bombardier is believed to be preparing for a $4 billion write down of both the CSeries and Learjet 85 as the Quebec government agrees to help.
FBOs

Construction Begins on New Toronto FBO

The Epic and UVAir FBO Network branded location is expected to begin operations next summer.
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Aircraft

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?
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Aircraft

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show
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Aircraft

U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio

Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors
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Aircraft

Japan Will Be First International Customer for Boeing KC-46A

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire three of the Boeing 767-based aerial refueling tankers.
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Charter & Fractional

China Minsheng Investment Set To Take Stake in Luxaviation

The transaction will allow Europe-based aircraft management and charter group Luxaviation to expand into the Chinese market.
Airports

Leesburg Remote Tower Demo Ends Data-gathering Phase

Data will now be analyzed and form the basis of a safety case report to be presented to the FAA for approval to move to phase two—active traffic control.
FBOs

Eastern Aviation Fuels Boosts Its Ranks

Shell Aviation's exclusive aviation fuel distributor announces four new members have joined its Shell-branded dealer network
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Aircraft

Jinggong Named Eclipse 550 Distributor for China

Company to offer sales, training and service for Eclipse parent company One Aviation in the Asian country.
Airports

Train Service Speeds Oxford Airport to London Transfer

The train service, which costs £6 each way and runs every 30 minutes, whisks passengers to the “heart of the city” in just under one hour.
Regulations and Government

'Air Cocaine' Pilots Flee Dominican Republic

Both French pilots were under legal supervision, awaiting an appeals trial after they were sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Aircraft

With Deliveries Up, Cessna Preps for Longitude's NBAA Debut

Textron Aviation delivered 37 Citations and 29 King Airs during the quarter, compared with 33 Citations and 30 King Airs a year ago.
Regulations and Government

ARSA To Hold Meeting on Changes to U.S.-EU Mx Guidance

The reworded guidance makes it clear that each new or used part must have an FAA Form 8130-3.
Rotorcraft

Marines' CH-53K King Stallion Takes to the Air for First Flight

The first flight of the new heavy-lift helicopter was delayed from last year by issues with its gearbox and other technical challenges.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tempus To Open Pilatus Mx Center at Scottsdale

The 22,000-sq-ft facility, subleased from Signature Flight Support, will offer “extensive” aircraft service for all Pilatus aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

French Helicopter Operators Consolidate Further

Newly formed group, which operates a combined 117 helicopters, brings Mont Blanc Hélicoptères and Hélicoptères de France under the same banner.
Regulations and Government

FAA Urged to Halt Genav International Overflight Fees

Fees were never intended to cover U.S. GA operations, Caribbean Flying Adventures Owner Jim Parker maintains.
Regulations and Government

FAA Seeks To 'Shorten Time Frames' on Part 23 Rewrite

The administrator still has no timeline for rule's release, but GAMA is encouraged that proposal is "moving through the system."
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Industry Partners Test Drone Airspace Management System

The Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety system is being assessed by the FAA and NASA's Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management program.
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