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Superjet Gets Cat III Cert

STC allows the SSJ100 to land at Cat IIIa-certified runways under certain visibility and crosswind conditions.

Embraer Signs First Ahead-Pro User in China

The contract calls for the airframer to install the system in all 50 of Tianjin Airlines’ E-Jets.

European Sanctions Ground Russia's Dobrolet

Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet had to suspend all flights after insurance, leasing, maintenance and other services were blocked by European sanctions.
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NTSB Report on Georgia Crash Raises Questions

Premier IA co-pilot could not explain go-around after a smooth touchdown.

Australians Concerned About Updated Pilot Licensing Regulations

One Australian instructor said no one really understands the country’s new pilot licensing rules.

Myrtle Beach Airport Construction Updated

MYR airport construction season runs until April next year

Airbus Training Flight Generates Actual Control Problem

Airline changes training procedures after touch-and-go incident

India Makes Move to Keep Pilots in Fold

Authorities scan records for compliance errors

New Rule Addresses Battery Shipments by Air

New battery rules should harmonize U.S. regs with international ones

Committee Promotes Use of Angle-of-Attack Indicators

Agency believes AOA indicators could reduce GA loss of control accidents

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Southwest Airlines for Maintenance Work

Although the work on 44 airplanes was subcontracted, Southwest Airlines was still responsible for the results

Aircraft Arrivals Without Ground Personnel Coming

Airlines could soon begin marshaling aircraft without ground personnel present

Aurigny Takes Delivery of First Embraer

Guernsey carrier takes first jet, an Embraer E195, after Flybe deserts island.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Applying 525 Technology to V-280

The Army expected to make a decision on its Joint Multi-Role Program, and Bell believes commonality with the civil 525 gives the Valor an advantage.

European Commission, Industry Launch Clean Sky 2

Follow-on research project has boosted budget for new business aircraft, regional turboprop and rotorcraft technologies

Leading Edge Anti-icing Application Tool Saves Time and Money

A new anti-icing tool from training provider Leading Edge Deicing Specialists equips operators to apply their own anti-icing fluid.
Regulations and Government

FAA Highlights New Rules Ahead

At the NATA Air Charter Summit, FAA regulators answered questions and gave a look ahead at some upcoming changes

NextGen Fund Money Begins Flowing

The process was easy for one provider and customer.

Trig Avionics Partners With NextGen GA Fund

The company sees its products as one hub for customers’ ADS-B installations.
Regulations and Government

ExxonMobil Prevails in Age Discrimination Suit

An eight-year legal case about corporate pilot age restrictions concludes in Texas.
Global Express XRS operated by Exxon Mobil

Busy Farnborough Airshow Breaks Order Records

Despite the no-show of the F-35 fighter, the Farnborough show was packed with news.
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2014 Product Support Survey: Part 1 Aircraft

Some surprises are in store in the 2014 AIN Product Support Survey, Part 1 Aircraft.
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First-half Bizjet Accident Fatalities Exceed All of 2013

Turboprops registered worldwide were the only segment of the turbine business fleet to have reduced fatal and nonfatal accident numbers.

Textron’s TRU Dives into Business Aircraft Training

Acquisition of ProFlight is “an important next step as we build our business aviation pilot training capabilities.”

Santa Monica Airport Proponents File FAA Part 16 Complaint

NBAA, AOPA, airport businesses and aircraft owners and operators are asking the FAA to help keep Santa Monica Airport open.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2014 Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream, Embraer tie for top spot among jets, Mitsubishi leads t-props

Beaudoin Tightens Reins at Bombardier

The CEO seeks more direct control over the company's four business units.
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Aircraft

Embraer to assemble new Legacies in Florida

Certification of the fly-by-wire Legacy 500 is imminent.
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