Content Archive: December 2016

Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First CRJ200 Special Freighter Conversion

Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc., expects to covert 100 CRJ passenger jets to the freighter version over the life of the program.

Santa Monica Mayor: City Committed to Replacing FBOs

Mayor Tony Vazquez said he was not surprised by the FAA cease-and-desist order, but will continue to run services at SMO.
Regulations and Government

Industry Panel Recommends TFR Improvements

The current TFR format can be confusing and lead to violations, AOPA said.

Colorado BIzav Airlift Delivers Record Goods to Vets

The Colorado Aviation Business Association used donated business and private aircraft to deliver 10,000 of donated goods throughout Colorado.
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Cirrus Delivers First Vision Jet

Arkansas real estate developer takes keys; Cirrus opens Duluth "finishing center" as part of the festivities
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Aircraft

Third Mitsubishi MRJ Prototype Arrives in U.S.

Second flight test article joins FTA-1 and FTA-4 in Moses Lake
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Aircraft

A400M Makes Progress Toward Full Promised Performance

Tactical capabilities have been extended, and a new support contract signed. But helicopter refueling remains a problem.
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Aircraft

Leonardo Delivers ATR 72 Maritime Patrollers to Italy

Four ATR 72 600s with radar, EO and ESM sensors are replacing the air force’s Breguet Atlantics
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Rotorcraft

Chinese AC352 Makes First Flight

The helicopter is the Chinese manufactured version of the Airbus Helicopters H175.
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Charter & Fractional

Lynjet Launches Members-only Charter Booking Site

Members pay annual dues to book flights online at new site launched by France-based Global Jet Partner.