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Kawasaki Heavy Starts Major Assembly of Boeing 787-10

Milestone reached two weeks ahead of schedule
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Avionics

L-3 ESI-500 Standby Instrument TSO’d and STC’d

The AML-STC is for Class I, II and III Part 23 airplanes and Part 27 helicopters
Avionics

Satcom Direct Acquisition To Operate As Comsat

The operating name recognizes the company's heritage as part of Comsat Mobile.
Aircraft

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator
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Safety

AIN Blog: AOA Must Be Here To Stay

Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?
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Aircraft

First A320 Freighter Lite Approaches Critical Design Review

Program developer Pacavi expects certification in June 2017
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Aircraft

Operation Inherent Resolve Continues Despite Ceasefire

European and other nations indicate their willingness to support U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State and other terrorists.
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Regulations and Government

House Preps for Second Short-Term FAA Extension

The short-term extension is expected to easily clear both the House and Senate continue to work on a long-term, more comprehensive bill.
Safety

Single-Pilot Ops, Ground Handling Top NBAA Safety List

Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.
Accidents

NTSB: Pilot Responded Incorrectly to Engine Failure in Wichita FSI Crash

The NTSB determined that available evidence indicated the pilot failed to follow emergency procedures for an engine failure during takeoff.
Airports

U.S. Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over SMO's Fate

NBAA backed lower court's assertion that the 12-year statute of limitations had long expired over the city of Santa Monica's complaints.
Accidents

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany
FBOs

Pennsylvania FBO Completes Major Expansion

The Latrobe facility extended both its terminal and ramp space.
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Airports

Indy Airport Looks To Drum Up Business

The airport operator is seeing results from its decision to eliminate landing fees.
FBOs

North Dakota FBO Sees Major Expansion

Passenger space at the facility has more than quadrupled.
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FBOs

Belfast Welcomes New FBO

Woodgate Aviation is already conducting operations ahead of itsgrand opening.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation’s Singapore Hub Proves a Strong Foundation in Asian Market

Jet Aviation’s Asia-Pacific headquarters at Singapore Seletar Airport is 20 years old this year.
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FBOs

A Quick Fix for Towing Disabled Aircraft

The company udated its PlaneSkate dolly.
Airports

Winner Aviation Gets DCA Gateway Approval

Ohio's Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is now an approved gateway to Reagan National.
Accidents

NTSB Investigating NetJets Phenom 300 Incident

Twinjet sustained “minor damage to the wing leading edges” after colliding with runway lights during its landing roll on snow-contaminated runway.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

EASA Proposes Rule for Bizjet Cabin Interiors

Proposal would add to CS-25 a new appendix for “low-occupancy airplanes,” the EASA’s generic terminology for business jets.
Aircraft

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Rips Through the Skies of Singapore

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Rips Through the Skies of Singapore
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Aircraft

Sukhoi Su-30 MKM Fighter Shows Off Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers Over Singapore

Sukhoi Su-30 MKM Fighter Shows Off Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers Over Singapore
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Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sales Sluggish as BRIC Economies Lag

Falcon 8X on time for mid-year certification. Almost-three-year delay confirmed for Falcon 5X.
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Airlines

A4A: U.S. Airlines Realized $23 Billion in Net Profit Last Year

While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.
Regulations and Government

Senate FAA Bill Omits ATC Privatization

Senate Commerce Committee to vote on bill on March 16.
Accidents

Royal Jet BBJ Slightly Damaged in Abu Dhabi Tempest

CEO says light planes destroyed but BBJ "undamaged."
Charter & Fractional

All-you-can-fly Club Beacon Comes Crashing Down

After starting service last summer, Beacon ceased operations at the end of January.
Airlines

Technician Error Suspected in Ethiopian 787 Gear Collapse

The nose gear of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 collapsed as the aircraft was about to push back from the gate in Addis Ababa on March 3.
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Aircraft

Dassault: French Sale of Rafales to India Still Being Negotiated

After the heads of state in France and India reached agreement in late January, four weeks was thought to be enough time to conclude deal.
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