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MassDOT: Norwood Violated State Assurance Grants

The city of Norwood, Massachusetts, violated both state and federal grant assurances in preventing another FBO from being established at Norwood Airport.
Aircraft

Russian Activity Remains High on NATO's Eastern Border

NATO's Baltic Air Policing operation was augmented following Russia's occupation of Crimea and remains highly active.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Indian MRO Business Drowning in Tax Burden

The country’s ailing maintenance industry calls for an even playing field.
Regulations and Government

FAA Facing Prospect of Another Shutdown

Congress has until December 7 to act on funding of numerous government agencies, including the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security.
Accidents

Trump's Private Jet Suffers LGA Mishap

The Boeing 757 had its wing clipped by a taxiing private jet on Weds. morning.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Adds Luggage Free, Bogner To Partner Portfolio

The company continues to expand its line of partnerships as it looks to enhance the travel experience.
Regulations and Government

EU Regulation of Drone Services Market Draws Nearer

The new agreement reached this week is aimed at building on efforts to ensure a common drone market on the Continent.
Charter & Fractional

Alerion Owner Portal Provides Access to Range of Data

Aircraft owners can obtain real-time information,including schedules, expenses, maintenance updates, and passenger lists, on the portal.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint Delivers Second VIP Dreamliner

The second VIP Boeing 787-8 completed by Greenpoint Technologies features open living space and private rooms, including a grand master suite.
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Airlines

Icelandair and Wow Air Abandon Merger Plans

The parties fail to settle all the conditions of a share purchase agreement.
Aircraft

Comlux Completion Engineers Luxury VIP Airliner Interiors

Comlux Completion Engineers Luxury VIP Airliner Interiors
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Aircraft

Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer Targets Charter Market

Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer Targets Charter Market
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Rotorcraft

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight
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Safety

AINsight: Small Operators Can Improve with Big Data

Using data proactively can enhance safety, even for smaller operators.
Aircraft

China Seeking To Offload Surplus Military Aircraft

At Airshow China, the country put up for sale a number of surplus military aircraft, including the relatively new JH-7 attacker and KJ-200 AEW aircraft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo's Avance L5 STC'd for Range of Gulfstreams

The 4G cabin connectivity system is now available for installation on the G280, GIV series, GV series, G600 and G650/650ER
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Europe Gears Up for More Growth

Flexjet Europe is growing quickly, with plans to double its fleet and add new access programs next year.
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Accidents

Report on Lion Air Flight 610 Raises More Questions

Logs indicate that mechanics replaced suspect AOA sensor on October 27 but associated control problems continued.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet's Malaysian MRO Gets FAA Approval

The company's 64,000 sq ft location is the largest in the country and provides Bombardier and Gulfstream authorized service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Secures Commitments for G5000 Excel/XLS Upgrade

Garmin expects to obtain STC for the upgrade program in 2019.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Debuts New Widebody Completions Hangar

Designed to meet increasing demand, the 93,700 sq ft facility can hold two widebody projects at the same time.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Third Dallas Base with Flite Components

West Star sees "great synergies" between it newly acquired Flite Components and Dallas Aeronautical Services, which was added to the portfolio last year.
Aircraft

Chinese Investors Invest €150M into Dornier Seastar

New funding will accelerate serial production by finalizing the Seastar certification supplements and completing the production facilities in Wuxi, China.
Charter & Fractional

Bestfly Expands into Rotary Charter Market with AW139s

The helicopters are the first rotary-wing aircraft the ISBAO operator has added to its fleet since launching in November 2009.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman To Keep K-Max in Production

Kaman commits to third lot of new build K-Max helicopters
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Airports

Chicagoland Airport Authority Earns Budget Award

The DuPage Airport Authority was recognized for its budget-planning and transparency by a national organization of government finance officials.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Optimistic Over Sharpened Focus on Illegal Charter

NATA sees activity beginning to pick up both at FAA headquarters and the local level, with states officials now wanting to get involved.
Airlines

UK and U.S. Reach Post-Brexit Open Skies Deal

The agreement provides for stability and the status quo on the transatlantic.
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Aircraft

Russian Banks Plan Massive Regional Airline Project

Sberbank and VTB have committed to funding a fleet consisting of Superjets and Il-114s.
Rotorcraft

FAA Proposes Rotor Blade AD for MD 500/600 Helicopters

The proposed airworthiness directive would mandate new repetitive inspections for main rotor blade cracks.