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Canada, Europe Grant Same Type Rating For CSeries Airliners

Same Type Rating status for the CS300 and CS100 aircraft should mean significant cost savings for operators, according to Bombardier.
Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo Combats Yield Crisis with Further Cost Cuts

Plans to double targeted savings following big losses in first three quarters of 2016
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Airports

Plans for Boston Helipad Move Forward

Initial estimates project as many as 24 operations a day.
Accidents

PIC Blamed for Fatal 2014 Citation Crash

German investogators said the pilot-in-command decided to “conduct the VFR approach even though he was aware of prevailing [IMC in fog] at the airport."
Airlines

Taiwan’s TransAsia Ceases Operations

Carrier fails to recover from deteriorating traffic and rising costs
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi's Third MRJ Flight Test Aircraft Takes Off

Four prototypes now flying, including two in U.S.
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Aircraft

First Global 7000 Migrates To Wichita Test Center

After several successful flights since first taking to the air on Nov. 4, FTV-1 will now enter the full flight test program
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Offers Flights to Lufthansa Frequent Fliers

Lufthansa Miles & More members can redeem miles for either round-trip flights or all-you-can-fly subscription in Surf Air's network.
Security

NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference

Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.
Aircraft

UK Will Pay $1 Billion To Bolster Reaper UAV Fleet

The Royal Air Force is planning to increase its MALE UAV capability, by acquiring Certifiable Predator Bs.
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Aircraft

Zodiac Boosts Delivery Rates as Recovery Continues

Aircraft equipment maker Zodiac could take another three years to fully restore profitability.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Spools Up New Major MRO Facility

The Rockford center, which recently secured U.S. FAA approval, will eventually house 500 workers.
Aircraft

New Zealand Outlines Airlift, Maritime Patrol Aircraft Needs

The country’s C-130, B757 and P-3 fleets will need to replaced in the next decade.
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Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Backs FAA Guidance on MRO Compliance

NATA encourages the FAA's effort to encourage more certificate holder involvement with safety assurance systems.
Aircraft

U.S. Grants Airbus Second License for Iran Sales

Approval from Treasury Department comes as opponents to Iran nuclear deal urge restraint from Obama Administration
Avionics

Constant Aviation Earns Legacy 600/650 Fans STC

The MRO provider can now offer its integrated solution to the benefit of transatlantic Embraer Legacy 660/650 operators.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Adds Cuba Service Via 18 U.S. Airports

It has also launched an on-the-ground booking assistance program in Cuba for its more than 3,500 members.
Aircraft

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market

Top Aircraft Brokers Discuss the Changing State of the Market
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIN Blog: The Story Behind Part 107, the Small UAS Rule

There were multiple attempts to draft the small UAS regulation dating to around 2003.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

European Parliament Clears Way For Drone Ops Rules In 2017

The Parliament's transport committee agreed on amendments that would introduce European Union-wide requirements for drones.
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Rotorcraft

New Facility Speeds Completions at Bell Piney Flats

The Tennessee facility covers the company's light, intermediate and medium lines.
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Avionics

Garmin Releases Major Upgrade of Pilot App

Version 8.5 of Garmin Pilot for the iPad brings new functionality such as weight and balance calculations integrated with flight planning.
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Regulations and Government

African Bizav Needs To Engage Regulators, Says AfBAA

The African Business Aviation Association continues to grow its influence but faces many challenges if the industry is to meet its potential.
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Regulations and Government

EASA OKs Gross Weight Increase for Leonardo AW169

The increase translates into a 441-pound payload increase and an additional 100 nm of range, up from an original ferry range of 431 nm.
Regulations and Government

Canada Issues Engine Mount Warning for LongRangers

If any are cracked or are corroded, the remaining legs might not be able to support the engine under all load conditions, Transport Canada cautioned.
Safety

NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Midair Avoidance

Errors by ATC resulted in the pilots’ inability to take action to avoid the collisions, the NTSB said.
Airlines

Airlines Urge African Nations To Release Blocked Funds

Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and Sudan identified as primary offenders
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Eyes Light Jet Fleet Order for European Ops

The company will fly the PC-12 for short hops and likely either an Embraer or Cessna light jet for the longer routes.
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Aircraft

Embraer Ready To Assemble First E195-E2 Wing

Plans to attach newly extended airfoil to center fuselage by end of year
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Safety

AOPA, UND Study Landing Patterns To Combat LOC-I

The organizations are exploring whether use of continuous turning approaches would provide more stable approaches.