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

Airframer expects to deliver 15 XWBs this year
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Exhibitors Get a Foot in at MEBAA Show Morocco

Starting out in a new market is not easy but Casablanca, Morocco, appears to be establishing itself as the bizav hub on the North African coast.
Accidents

NTSB: BA 777 Suffered Uncontained Engine Failure

HPC failure shed fragments that breached engine case and cowling
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Aircraft

Airbus, Bombardier End CSeries Talks

Bombardier continues to look for new tie-ups
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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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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FAA said existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through NPRM and comment rulemaking."
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

Vector Aerospace Signs Deal with Anaheim PD

The company offers tip-to-tail MRO support on several Airbus models.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Aviation Named Hartzell Propeller Service Facility

The Swiss company becomes Hartzell's 23rd recommended service facility.
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NAA To Award Wright Trophy to Rutan

Five of Rutan's aircraft are on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Introduces Engine Coverage for Sikorsky S-92

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

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.
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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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.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods CEO: Air EMS Market Oversaturated

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

Low Oil Prices: Good or Bad for African Bizav?

Fuel is cheap, but oil exploration is way down.
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."

African Bizav Confab Highlights Challenges

Scores of economic and political speed bumps confront the would-be industry.
Accidents

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

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

Malaysia Airlines 737 Pilots Brace for Latest Shakeup

Cockpit crew face uncertain future as airline readies secondment plan
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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.
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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Aircraft

Hands On: Icon A5 a Surprisingly Satisfying Airplane

The amphibious light-sport A5 is finally entering production to satisfy orders for more than 1,500 copies of the aircraft.
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Aircraft

Hands On: TTx Is Cessna’s Speediest Single

The Cessna TTx is a capable flying machine, with long range and swift cruising–all without retracting the landing gear.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Outlines Product-support Progress, More Changes

Access to parts was key for customers and Airbus is delivering.

Clark, Showalter Selected for NBAA Awards

API chairman Joe Clark and Showalter Flying Service former chairman Bob Showalter will be recognized during upcoming NBAA convention.