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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NBAA: 'Urgent Need' for FAA To Issue Small UAS Rules

Agency issued a proposed framework earlier this year, though a final rule isn’t expected until next year.
Aircraft

Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000

While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.
Aircraft

SAIC Offering Eclipse 550s for USAF Pilot Trainer Bid

Company would provide a fleet of Eclipse VLJs for no up-front investment by the U.S. government, at a fee-per-flight-hour.
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Airports

FAA OKs New Airport for North Dakota

When completed in 2018, the new airport will be the first replacment airport built in the U.S. since 2011.
Airlines

Lufthansa To Integrate Its German Operations Control Centers

Planning begins as group prepares to adopt new executive board structure
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Fuel

Researchers Work To Reduce Post-Crash Aircraft Fires

A new additive could someday reduce the threat of jet fuel combustion during accidents.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Signs Deals for Up To 38 More Helicopters

The leasing group is adding more Airbus and AgustaWestland rotorcraft to serve markets including emergency medical services.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force to Contract for Supply, Repair of Saudi F-15s

The service expects to award contracts next year for sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C/D, S and new F-15SA models.
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Aircraft

Airbus, Bombardier End CSeries Talks

Bombardier continues to look for new tie-ups
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Accidents

NTSB: BA 777 Suffered Uncontained Engine Failure

HPC failure shed fragments that breached engine case and cowling
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Aircraft

A350 ‘Perfectly on Track’ as Airbus Delivers Finnair’s First

Airframer expects to deliver 15 XWBs this year
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Charter & Fractional

JFI Jets Expands with ACP Jets Acquisition

The combined entity will operate a fleet of 17 business jets and offer a range of services in three of the busiest business aviation markets.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Upgraded H135 Light Twin

Norwegian EMS operators orders three new H135s, expects delivery in 2017.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Business Park Signs General Atomics, Northrop Grumman

General Atomics plans to open an unmanned aircraft training academy, joining Northrop Grumman as tenants of the Grand Sky Technology Park.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Strives To Maintain Orders, Revenues

No H175 was delivered during the first eight months of the year, CEO admits on the eve of Helitech.
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Safety

FAA Takes More Cooperative Approach to Aviation Safety

Agency's new “compliance philosophy" will enhance the ability to find safety problems before they result in an incident or accident.
Airlines

Malaysia Airlines 737 Pilots Brace for Latest Shakeup

Cockpit crew face uncertain future as airline readies secondment plan
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Accidents

Fatality-free 2015 U.S. Bizjet Accident Streak Ends

N-numbered business jets and turboprops still have incurred fewer accidents year-over-year.
Accidents

Deliberate Descent Below DH Led To Learjet Fatal

Accident caused by the crew "initiating and continuing a descent in IMC below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment."
Regulations and Government

FAA Levies Record Fine against UAS Operator

The $1.9 million fine, which eclipsed the previous record of $19,000, was levied against Chicago-based aerial photographer SkyPan International.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods CEO: Air EMS Market Oversaturated

The inefficiency of competition expands access to medical care for 82 million more Americans.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins OK'd for Challenger 604 Fans 1/A

The upgrade builds on the aircraft’s current flight management system and control display units.
Aircraft

Raytheon Makes Radar Available for JStars Contenders

Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Corridor Software To Add Integration with Alltite Calibration Services

Corridor customers using the Tool Crib Module will have the ability to download any calibrations performed by Alltite.
Rotorcraft

Oil-and-Gas Market a Headache for Helicopter Industry

Lessors, airframers and operators worried by low oil price, perplexed about future.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Introduces Engine Coverage for Sikorsky S-92

The company is continuing to add to its hourly programs for rotorcraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Aviation Named Hartzell Propeller Service Facility

The Swiss company becomes Hartzell's 23rd recommended service facility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs Deal with Anaheim PD

The company offers tip-to-tail MRO support on several Airbus models.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Announces Major Investment in Indianapolis

The UK-based engine manufacturer will invest $584 million to renovate and upgrade its manufacturing and assembly operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Proposed Rewrite Updates Maintenance School Rules

FAA said existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through NPRM and comment rulemaking."