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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet

Winglet system includes a wingtip extension and winglet, as well as load-alleviation technology.
Aircraft

T-X Trainer Program Under Way as U.S. Air Force Releases RFP

The service expects to make a contract award this year for the $16.3 billion acquisition of a new jet trainer and ground-based training system.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: John H. Batten International Airport, Racine, Wisconsin

Midwest Hospitality at the largest privately owned airport in the U.S.
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ATC

IATA Pivots to National Airspace Strategies for EU Modernization

New bottom-up approach needed to develop Single European Sky
Airlines

Cheap Oil Drives Airline Growth, Despite Falling GDP

ICAO published preliminary air transport market statistics for 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Leasing Remains Attractive

With their longer lives and slower depreciation rates, helicopters are generally more attractive for leasing than airplanes.
Safety

Cessna Adds Safe Flight AOA to New Skyhawks

The Safe Flight angle-of-attack system is standard on all new Skyhawks and optional on the 182 and 206 models.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Services Its First BBJ 777

A rush job from a Middle Eastern client was no worry for the company's Basel facility.
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FBOs

Falcon Aviation Adopts FBO One Platform

The Middle Eastern service provider bedomes the latest FBO to use the software which processes more than 25,000 flights a month globally.
Aircraft

2016 Chock-full of Airliner Milestones

Headliners include A350-1000 first flight, C Series EIS.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance

Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.
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Aircraft

Panama City To Host Second AEPP Business Aviation Show

AEPP show organizers expect the number of visitors to double for the 2017 event.
Airlines

IATA Demands Changes To Conflict Zone Information Sharing

Repository Implemented too quickly, says IATA security specialist
Maintenance and Modifications

LHT Establishes New Supply Hub in Florida

The Fort Lauderdale facility will serve as the service provider's primary parts warehouse for the Southeastern U.S. as well as Central and South America
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Requests Proposals for JStars Replacement

The service expects to award a contract for the JStars Recapitalization program engineering and manufacturing development phase in FY2018.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Acquires Stake in Latin American Airline Group

The Persian Gulf carrier acquired a 10 percent share of Santiago, Chile-based Latam Airlines Group for $608 million.
ATC

Study: Space-Based ADS-B Will Help Curb Aviation Emissions

Closer spacing with more efficient routing and operations will help the aviation industry meet environmental goals, Aireon-funded study finds.
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Aircraft

Delta Cancels Inherited Order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Two years after it merged with Northwest Airlines, Delta deferred the earlier order to 2020 and beyond.
Accidents

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.
Regulations and Government

International Collaboration Led on Regulatory Front in 2016

ICAO reached landmark C02 agreement, while both U.S. and Euroepan officials progress on approach to small aircraft standards.
Aircraft

2016 Year in Review: Business Aircraft Milestones and a Look Ahead

A number of projects came to fruition in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Veteran Helps Find Mx Billing Discrepancies

In operation for nearly a year, Eric Meitner’s consulting company helps navigate the ins and outs of aircraft maintenance.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Idaho Maintenance Provider Expands Authorizations

Boise's Jackson Jet Center is now authorized for King Air and Cessna Caravan work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Now Advent eABS Brake Dealer

The world's largest PIlatus PC-12 distributor can now sell and install the snti-skid braking system
FBOs

Landmark's Absorption Highlights 2016's FBO News

With the purchase of its largest rival, BBA Aviation subsidiary Signature Flight Support boosted its network to more than 200 locations worldwide.
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Aircraft

Pharewell to the Phantom

The US Air Force retired the classic jet with the final flight of a QF-4 that was serving as an unmanned aerial target.
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Predicts More Change for Charter Market in 2017

Online charter booking company sees more demand for long-haul flights and new customers entering market.
Regulations and Government

New FAR Part 23 Results in Changes to Parts 91 and 135

The rule requires changes be made to some requirements under Parts 91 and 135 to align pilot operating rules with the new Part 23 airplane rules.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Cal. Ruling Frees Some For-sale Jets from Property Taxes

There are specific requirements for the exemption, including entering into a listing agreement that transfers care, custody and control of the aircraft.
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Accidents

Colombian Authorities: Pilot Error Caused Avro RJ85 Crash

The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.