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U.S. Will Buy No More Russian Helos for Afghans

Instead, the U.S. will supply Sikorsky Black Hawks for the Afghan Army.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Technical Publishers Buys CaseBank Technologies

The merger of the two maintenance information providers will serve to improve customer productivity and reduce aircraft down time due to maintenance issues
Charter & Fractional

ExecuJet Africa Adds Helo Charter at Cape Town FBO

It will offer commercial helicopter charters for various scenic flights to surrounding vineyards and other tourist attractions.
Regulations and Government

Stopgap Bill Passes as ATC Funding Debate Renews

Congress pushed full funding bill for most government agencies until early 2017.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Cyber Security, Hypoxia Added To SM4 AvSafety Program

Global Aerospace has committed more than $3.5 million to support SM4 and help its aviation insurance clients pursue higher levels of safety since 2010.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Swiss Banks Provide Gulf Bizjet Financing

A number of Swiss banks are financing business jets in the UAE
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Avionics

EFVS Final Rule Allows ‘No Natural Vision’ Landings

Under the new FAA rule pilots can continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD.
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Aircraft

Boeing Defense Leadership Will Move to Washington, D.C. Area

The manufacturer said it is relocating the corporate headquarters of its St. Louis-based defense group to be closer to the U.S. capital.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance 2016

New names, new practices emerge as the industry adapts to the current market.
Aircraft

Boeing, Iran Air Announce Deal Worth $16.6 Billion

Conclusion of firm order could hang on support of incoming U.S. administration
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Maintenance and Modifications

BLR Aerospace STCs FastFin for Airbus H125

FastFin uses advanced airflow management to increase the effectiveness of the H125 anti-torque system and yields certified performance improvements.
Accidents

PIA Grounds ATR Fleet for Inspection Following Crash

Authorities suspect engine trouble caused December 7 crash of PIA ATR 42
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Aircraft

Piper M600 Turboprop Single Gets Aussie Nod

This paves the way for the launch of flights by M600 owner-operators in the region.
Accidents

Unstabilized Approach Led to Bin Laden Family-owned Phenom Crash

The company's crew did not often make visual circuit arrivals other than at Blackbushe.
FBOs

Epic Fuels, Signature To Issue Co-branded Aviation Card

The aviation services credit card will be accepted at 8,000 locations.
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Expands at New York Airport

The company acquired the former GE Aviation hangar at Stewart International Airport.
Charter & Fractional

SPA Boosts Fleet To Capitalize on Saudi Bizav Reform

Saudia Private Aviation is set to take two BBJs in 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Zenith Jet Completes Milestone Global Oversight Project

Since its founding in 2008, the Montreal company has performed 100 oversight projects on the Bombardier Global familiy of aircraft.
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Aircraft

Boeing Details Latest 777 Production Rate Cut

Announces plans to lower production rate to five per month in August
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Aircraft

Canada Chooses Airbus C295W for Search and Rescue

Major win for best-selling twin turboprop over rival C-27J, and the new Embraer KC-390 jet, after a long evaluation.
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Avionics

Honeywell Displays ‘Flying Technology Lab’ at MEBAA

The 757 test-bed has helped shape modern aviation, company says.
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Training and Workforce

Abu Dhabi Aviation Expands Training With CAE

A new agreement will see training provided at Abu Dhabi Aviation’s facility.
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Rotorcraft

Falcon Aviation Expands Maintenance Services

Abu Dhabi-based company has added additional fixed and rotary wing models to its list of maintenance approvals.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aero-Satcom now Inmarsat GX VAR

UK company will begin outfitting Europe-based head of state fleet with high speed Ka-band service this month
FBOs

Genel Havacilik Displays Service Range

Turkish operator touts charter and management capabilities, and shares plans for new offerings
Charter & Fractional

ASM Ups India Support Ops

Dubai-based firm refocuses flight support efforts on Asia, Africa and South America.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Moves To Expand Reach into Middle East

The three-year-old company has a customer base in nearly 20 countries.
Airports

French Customs Closures Hit Bizav Traffic on Côte d'Azur

French authorities quietly removed customs and immigration service from 13 airports without consultation.
Airlines

Airline Profits Set To Peak In 2016 then Slip in 2017, Says IATA

Total profits for IATA member airlines will be lower than anticipated in 2016 at $35.6 billion, with rising oil prices set to dent figures for 2017.
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Aircraft

Bombardier, Philippines Airlines Conclude Q400 Order

The Philippines flag carrier has placed a firm order for five Q400s with purchase rights for an additional seven aircraft.
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