Content Archive: October 2016

Airlines

Etihad, TUI Group In Talks To Launch New Leisure Carrier

Deal would mark latest consolidation effort by Air Berlin
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Enters Service with First Delivery to Amjet

The 6,450-nm/11,945-km Falcon 8X—a stretch derivative of the 7X—was certified by the EASA and U.S. FAA in June.
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Survey: Private Flying To Pick Up in 2017

The BJT 2016 Survey found that while 28 percent of the respondents flew less time in the past year, only 9 percent expect to in the next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan To Provide 'Smart Cabin' Upgrades for G450/550s

The Nebraska-based MRO provider was named as the exclusive dealer for the Inairvation cabin upgrade for the Gulfstream 450 and 550.
Regulations and Government

ARSA Secures Path for New U.S./EASA Requirements

The U.S. FAA has confirmed that an ARSA form (E100) would be acceptable for the U.S./EU Maintenance Annex Guidance Changes 5 and 6.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star and AvFab Team on Hawker 800 Belted Lav STC

The modification is slated to be available by the end of 2016.
Aircraft

Embraer Flies First U.S.-assembled Legacy 450

Including the Phenom 100 and 300, the Legacy 450 is the third business jet model to be assembled at the company’s recently expanded Melbourne facility.
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Sen. Nelson To Receive NBAA Meritorious Service Award

The award, NBAA's highest honor, is recognizing Nelson for his "unwavering support for general aviation over...many years."
Safety

ICAO Honors 'Black Box' Inventor

Warren saw need for aircraft recordings as he looked into mid-air explosions involving the de Havilland Comet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S., Other Nations Sign Declaration on Armed Drone Exports

Major drone producers Israel, Russia, China and India are not among 45 signatories to the joint declaration on the export of weaponized UAVs.
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