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July 02, 2016

Biz Av Flights Increase During The Summer

Charter Jets Says Number Of Flights Indicates Strong Economy

The number of charter flights in May 2016 was up more than 5% over the previous month -- a sure signal the U.S. economy is doing well, according to JetCharters.com President Robert Hart.

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Boeing Considers Super-Sized 777

Would Take Aim At Market Share Of Airbus' Struggling A380

Boeing may produce a super-sized version of its 777 airliner in hopes of knocking out the Airbus A380, which has seen sagging sales in recent years, according to people with knowledge of the plans.

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NTSB: Pilot In 2014 Fatal Accident Was Impaired By Marijuana

THC Level Detected Suggest He Had Smoked Or Ingested Pot Shortly Before Accident Flight

The pilot of a Tierra II airplane involved in an accident which fatally injured two people in September, 2014 was impaired by marijuana, according to the NTSB probable cause report.

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UPS, Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement On New Labor Contract

Following Ratification Process, Would Go Into Effect Sep 1, 2016

The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) and UPS Airlines have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year labor contract.

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Gulfstream G280 Sets Another Record

Flight Brings Aircraft's Record Total To 54

Gulfstream's G280 has set a speed record between Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Luton, England, completing the flight in just seven hours and boosting the aircraft’s record-setting tally to 54.

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Tibet Airlines Takes Delivery Of First A330

Increased MTOW Variant For High Altitude Airport Operations

Lhasa-based Tibet Airlines has received its first widebody aircraft, an A330-200 with increased 242 metric ton maximum take-off-weight (MTOW), following a handover in Toulouse, France.

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Pratt & Whitney Brings PurePower Geared Turbofan Maintenance To North America

Plans $65 Million Investment In Columbus, GA Facility

Pratt & Whitney is making a $65 million investment in its engine overhaul facility in Columbus, Georgia, to perform maintenance on PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines.

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Insitu Ushers In Next Generation Of U.S. Coast Guard Aviation

Contract Award Will Place UAVs On National Security Cutter

Insitu will provide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) services via ScanEagle aboard one Coast Guard National Security Cutter (NSC) with three, one-year options following a contract award announcement this week.

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Tata, Bell Partner For Indian Defense Contract

Prize Is A $2 Billion Deal For 100 Utility Helicopters

Tata Industries and Bell Helicopter have partnered to bid on a potential $2 billion contract to build 100 utility helicopters for the Indian Ministry of Defense.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.02.16)

"Pratt & Whitney has been committed to Columbus, Georgia, for the past 30 years, having provided thousands of jobs for our residents and tremendous corporate support to our community." Source: Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor of Columbus, Georgia.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.02.16): Tetrahedron

A device normally located on uncontrolled airports and used as a landing direction indicator.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.02.16)

FAA Manufacturing Best Practices

"Best Practices" are documents that are developed to provide timely information related to good operating practices identified within the aerospace community. The practices outlined in these documents are designed for voluntary use by anyone in the aviation community.

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