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Emirates Sheds Last Airbus A330 and A340

Retirements leave the airline with 85 A380s and 160 Boeing 777s
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Aircraft

Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Fall, but Net Orders Rise

For the first nine months, it shipped 109 business jets, compared with 135 in the same time frame last year.
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Aircraft

New Business Jets 2016

Splitting the eye of the niche in a lackluster market
Charter & Fractional

AIN Business Aviation Fleet Analysis 2016

Fractional programs, and owned-and-operated charter companies: fleet composition, replenishment plans and the impact on the preowned market.
Regulations and Government

NATA: FAA Proposed AC Fills Gap, Increase Consistency

FAA is proposing an advisory circular providing guidance on the development of individual aircraft inspection programs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pacific Aerospace Works To Establish China Support

The New Zealand manufacturer signed a deal last week to start a maintenance presence in China for the P750XL utility turboprop.
Aircraft

Indonesia’s Latest Regional Airliner Project Taking Shape

Designers cite considerable need for small airliners that can operate in rugged terrain and difficult climates
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Regulations and Government

Ayotte Trailing, Mica Ousted in Elections

Rep. Mica had chaired both the House aviation subcommittee and full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Avionics

Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets ANAC Maintenance Nod

The General Dynamics subsidiary adds to its list of maintenance approvals at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
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Safety

Gentex Debuts New Dimmable Window Technology

The Michigan manufacturer says the new system is easier to maintain and operate compared to conventional window shades.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Scion Offers Lower Charter Rates For More Notice

New jet card program Jet Scion offers charter service in a mix of light and midsize aircraft.
Engines

StandardAero Inks CF34 Support Deal with GE Aviation

The agreement will see the Arizona-based MRO provider offer Bombardier Challenger On-Point program customers engine hot secton and overhaul support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Adds To China Service Network

The OEM named Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited as its third authorized customer service facility in the country.
Engines

Safran’s Move Into Business Aviation is Back on Track With Silvercrest Engine

Safran’s Move Into Business Aviation is Back on Track With Silvercrest Engine
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Aircraft

First Flight of Bombardier’s Global 7000 Long-range Jet

First Flight of Bombardier’s Global 7000 Long-range Jet
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Engines

AIN Exclusive: The Higgs Diesel

The Higgs step-piston two-stroke engine applies new technology to an old idea.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pentagon Assigns First F-35 Component Repair Facilities

The initial assignments cover 8 percent of the repairable work the Department of Defense plans to make available outside of the U.S.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Commits More Aircraft Capacity to JetSmarter

Charter membership program JetSmarter has now committed to buy around $550 million worth of fight hours from Jet Edge.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Has New ATC Battle After Elections, Leaders Say

GAMA's Bunce says the wild card will be whether the new administration will come forward with an ATC proposal.
Airports

Santa Monica Forced To Delay FBO Eviction Proceedings

A preliminary hearing is set for December 1.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Scores Order for Five EVOs from West Coast Firm

The first of the ordered turboprop twins was delivered last week to the John Wayne Airport-headquartered company.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iridium Certus Offers 1.4-Mbps Airborne Data Speeds

Iridium Certus will provide a suite of scalable solutions that meets customers’ diverse needs.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Drop in Third Quarter, Says AEA

The Aircraft Electronics Association Market Report showed no uptick in avionics sales due to ADS-B equipage.
Training and Workforce

The Fire Hose Chronicles: G550 Initial Type Rating at FlightSafety

AIN senior editor Matt Thurber experiences the challenge and stress of adding a G550 type rating to his pilot certificate.
Aircraft

Russian Amphibious Jet Gets Update and Chinese Order

Production of the Beriev Be-200 has been resumed with improvements, leading to new interest, says maker.
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Aircraft

Airshow China Reveals a Wide Range of Aircraft, Weaponry

For all of China's efforts to showcase new fighter aircraft, the biennial event demonstrated that Beijing still relies on Russian technology.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Company Introduces Pilot Breathalyzer Tests

West Palm Beach-based Part 135 operator spurred by recent events where private jet pilots were arrested for alcohol usage.
Aircraft

UAC and Comac Form Joint Venture for New Widebody

C929 Unveiled at Air Show China
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Aircraft

GAO: Air Force Was 'Reasonable' in Awarding B-21 Contract

The government watchdog agency released a declassified version of its February decison denying Boeing's protest of the B-21 contract award.
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Aircraft

Indonesian Fighter Requirements Aired at Local Show

At the Indodefence event in Jakarta, key discussions involved boosting the country’s aerospace industry.
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