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Wanfeng Aviation Industry Buys Diamond Aircraft Industries

Wanfeng Aviation's plans called for expansion into aircraft manufacturing, airport management, flight training, and other general aviation operations.
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Airlines

Avianca Brasil Eyes A321neos and Europe

Fast-growing airline hopes to extend its fledgling international network to Europe and might add A321neos to its fleet
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Researchers Aim To Optimize Airborne Wi-Fi

Research by Leti will help aircraft manufactures deliver better airborne Wi-Fi performance to end-users.
Sustainability and Environment

Biofuels Could Reduce Contrail Formation, Research Finds

Among the findings: biofuels emit less soot, which led to a 50- to 70-percent reduction in particle emissions.
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ATC

EASA Seeks Input On Broader Remote Tower Rules

Proposed rule would establish requirements for "technical, operational, and procedural" remote tower operations.
Regulations and Government

International CNS and ATM Agreement Signed

Agreement establishes "new partnerships in aid of more integrated sectoral standards” for communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems.
Regulations and Government

Presidential TFR Returns To PBI through January 1

The TFR is among a number that could happen over the next several months for the Palm Beach area.
Regulations and Government

Tax Bill Provides 100 Percent Expensing Option in 2017

With marginal tax rate at about 40 percent, a taxpayer could see $800,000 in tax savings by purchasing a $2 million aircraft, says jetAvia tax expert.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Beijing Commemorates Fifth Anniversary

The center has now supported more than 800 maintenance events, supporting customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Accidents

Challenger 604 in A380 Turbulence Incident Sold for Parts

The aircraft, stricken for high G stress after crossing into wake turbulence, was bought by a German operator to support its own fleet of Challengers 604s.
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Avionics

UK Avionics Shop Now Services Honeywell RTA-4B Wx Radar

Ametek Aerospace & Defense subsidiary Muirhead Avionics can now perform anything from a bench check to a full overhaul the RTA-4B radar.
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Airports

NBAA: Tell Us About Your SMO Noise Violations

Under the new runway configuration, the noise monitors are 735 feet closer to the beginning of the takeoff roll, increasing the risk of noise violations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rose Aircraft Signs On as PWI Cabin LED Lighting Dealer

Through the agreement, Mena-based Rose Aircraft Services will carry the full line of the lighting company's interior fixtures.
Aircraft

Boeing, Embraer Eye 'Potential Combination'

Talks ongoing as Airbus and Bombardier finalize plans for the European venture to take a 50.01 percent stake in the CSeries program.
Aircraft

Boeing Steps Ahead Towards MQ-25 Contract

The company has already completed a prototype to meet the U.S. Navy’s requirement for an unmanned aerial tanker.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Flight-time Limit Proposal Raises Concerns by EBAA

Amendments would broaden flight-time limititation rules to cover air taxi, emergency medical service and single-pilot commercial operations.
ATC

FAA Committee Calls for Mandatory Drone ID and Tracking

Calls for remote ID and tracking of drones with data sent to an internet database via both direct broadcast and network publishing.
Aircraft

Textron Begins Delivery of Nine-ship King Air Order

The King Air 250s and lon3 350 to CanWest Air will replace the company's B200 air ambulance fleet.
Aircraft

F-35 Gets Bad Report Card from UK Legislators

A parliamentary watchdog’s report listed cost and technical concerns that were not allayed by LM or UK government officials.
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Maintenance and Modifications

UK Ab Initio Mx Training Provider Gets UAE OK

Resource Group provides basic courses for new entrants along with modular programs for experienced engineers.
Aircraft

Rising Demand at Piper Leads To Increased Staff

As it faces more deliveries, the airframer has seen its largest employment growth in nearly a decade.
Avionics

EASA Issues Final Electronic Flight Bag Rule Proposal

Rules introduce operational approvals for Type B EFB applications for all operators, and integrate ICAO standards and recommended practices.
Aircraft

Mahindra Sticks With Hartzell for New Airvan 10

The choice for the 10-seat utility turboprop continues a long association between the aircraft series and the prop maker.
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Training and Workforce

WCA Seeking Applicants for $10,000 in Scholarships

Women in Corporate Aviation is seeking scholarship applicants and creative new sources of fundraising.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Introduces Phenom Wheel Exchange Program

Aero Star Aviation, which specializes in the Embraer light jets, says the components will help it minimize AOG downtime and reduce costs.
Regulations and Government

NBAA's Saucier To Retire

Saucier played an integral role in the establishment of nearly 20 regional groups.
FBOs

Harrods Offers Temporary Parking Fix at London Luton

The FBO will offer five additional aircraft spots at the busy gateway for the next several months.
Airports

Lily Patents Environmentally Friendly Helipad

The pad captures all aircraft fluids, including jet fuel and de-icing liquid, and has a built-in heating system for snow and ice abatement.
Airports

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.
FBOs

Cutter Helps Corporate Pilot Hit by Wildfire Losses

Cutter Aviation is participating in a charity to help the HondaJet pilot and his family after they lost their home and all their possessions in the blaze.