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Charter & Fractional

JetSuiteX Delays Santa Monica Service Plan

The charter operator's scheduled service between Santa Monica, San Jose and Carlsbad, Calif., has been delayed.
FBOs

All Systems Go for NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Show

The annual show could break records for both exhibitors and attendees.
Airlines

Airline Passenger Traffic Grew by 6.3 Percent, IATA Says

The growth in revenue passenger kilometers over 2015 outpaced the 10-year average annual growth rate of 5.5 percent.
Aircraft

ZenithJet Launches Global Jet Acquisition Program

Covers market assessment; aircraft identification; purchase agreement negotiation; oversight of pre-purchase inspection and closing, among others.
Airports

Proposed Boston Helipad Ops Outlined

The city said it will own the helipad, not use federal funding to build it, determine who can and cannot use the pad and what the user fees will be.
Avionics

Dassault's FalconEye Nominated for Collier Trophy

Combined vision system in competition with the Blue Origin New Shepard, Boeing 737 Max and the USAF 212th Rescue/249th Airlift Squadrons.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Ready for Game-day Support in Houston

Company covering customers with service center at Houston Hobby Airport and three mobile service units statoned in the Houston area.
Regulations and Government

Trump's Regulation Review Temporarily Slows FAA ADs

The presidential executive orders created some uncertainties over application to certain FAA safety regulations, such as Airworthiness Directives.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Cabri G2 Fleet Growing Rapidly

The French helicopter manufacturer is experiencing rapid growth following U.S. certification in 2015.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Petition Trump Administration on Gulf Carriers

The CEOs of American, Delta and United airlines request a meeting with new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Taking the Scissors to FAA Regulations

Do we truly need all FAA regulations, or have some run their course?
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FBOs

ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport

ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport
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Maintenance and Modifications

A Leading Player Built on a Powerhouse of Tradition

Built on a powerhouse of tradition
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FBOs

New FBO Complex Planned at Dallas-area Addison Airport

The Business Aviation Group was selected to construct a new FBO complex, and it will soon choose a partner to operate it.
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Avionics

JetTech Earns STC for Citation 550B/560 Touchscreens

The approval covers the Garmin GTN 650/7560 installation for Primus 1000-equipped Citation Bravo, Ultra, Encore and Excel jets.s
Engines

Pratt Changes Leadership at Commercial, Military Divisions

Management shakeup on commercial side sees Calio replace Gernhardt amid Geared Turbofan struggles
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Completions Gets FAA Part 145 Nod

The announcement caps a year-long process, under the FAA's new repair station certificiation protocols.
Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Drops From U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition

A week after Raytheon and Leonardo-Finmeccanica publicly withdrew, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems said they also will not compete for T-X.
Sustainability and Environment

First ATR Biofuel Demonstrator Takes Flight

Swedish airline BRA flies ATR 72-600 fueled with 45-percent cooking oil
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes Cabin Refit during Challenger Heavy Check

The older aircraft, regstered to a Middle Eastern customer was completed on schedule in just 10 weeks.
Regulations and Government

Chao Swears In as DOT Secretary

Senate Commerce chairman Thune said Chao has the bipartisan backing of the Senate.
FBOs

Hawker Pacific Adds Two FBOs to Network

The aviation services provider, which specializes in the Asia-Pacific region, acquired the Australian Adagold FBOs at Cairns and Brisbane.
Charter & Fractional

Fueled by Growth in U.S., VistaJet Bookings Climb 137%

More than 65 percent of VistaJet U.S.’s new customers came from corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
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Engines

CFM International Names Méheust As New CEO

Veteran Safran v-p takes over for Jean-Paul Ebanga
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Releases RFI for New Carrier-borne Fighter

Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet is the likely front-runner; the Navy is also talking E-2D Hawkeye AEW with the U.S.
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Avionics

Volcanic Ash Detector for Jets Passes Ground Tests

At typical cruise speeds the system provides pilots with a seven to 10-minute warning, allowing sufficient time to safely evade ash clouds.
Regulations and Government

Opioids Being Added To FAA Drug-testing Rules

Hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone would be added to the FAA’s urine testing requirements for commercial pilots and aircraft mechanics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Offer Bizjet Support at Super Bowl LI

The service provider will place representatives on-site in Houston so operators and customers alike can receive aircraft support.
ATC

Transponder on Standby Led To Near Midair over Black Sea

Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.
Airlines

Airlines Call for More Clarity on Trump Travel Ban

Cite failure of administration to properly coordinate and warn airlines of new policy
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