Content Archive: December 2015

Airlines

United Pushes China Expansion After Hitting Roadblocks in India

United Airlines is expanding services to secondary Chinese cities while seeking to grow Indian service in alliance with Air India.
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Safety

AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.
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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: The Year In Washington–Much Ado About Nothing

Many of the issues of 2015 are spilling over into the coming year.
FBOs

AIN Blog: The Year Ahead, Landmark Changes in FBO Sector

With its acquisition of Landmark, Signature will have nearly 200 locations worldwide.
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AIN Blog: The Year Ahead, Economic Forecast Points to Further Doubt and Confusion

According to the latest OECD forecast, weakening emerging market economies are a source of concern about a worldwide growth slowdown.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

African Carriers Set for More Losses in 2016, Says IATA

Weak commodity prices, conflict and an unfriendly regulatory environment are all hurting African airlines.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed for Another Year

First delivery now scheduled for second quarter of 2018
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Aircraft

Piaggio Adds a Pair to Its Delivery Totals

The Italian airframer received a late year boost for its sagging delivery numbers.
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Regulations and Government

Alternatives Exist to Funding the FAA, Watchdog Agency Says

Allowing the FAA to issue bonds, charge fees or spinning off its Air Traffic Organization are options, says Government Accountability Office.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries

Honda Aircraft delivered its first HondaJet to an undisclosed customer on December 23.
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