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China's CAAC Certifies Nextant 400XTi

First Chinese Delivery To Take Place In The First Quarter Of 2015

Nextant Aerospace has received supplemental type certificate validation from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”). The validation certificate proves that the Nextant 400XTi satisfies all the CAAC airworthiness requirements and is ready for China. This development paves the way for potential Chinese owners and operators to acquire the 400XTi.

A Few Customers Ask For Refunds From Virgin Galactic

Work Continues On Second Spacecraft Already Under Construction

Virgin Galactic says that about 20 of the 700 people who have paid deposits for a flight aboard the company's suborbital space vehicle have asked for refunds, but the company did not say which prospective astronauts have decided against the trip, or why they chose to ask for their money back.

NASA Successfully Flies Scale Model Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System

Prototype TGALS Aircraft Towed By NASA Droid UAV

NASA has successfully flight-tested a prototype twin-fuselage towed glider that could lead to rockets being launched from pilotless aircraft at high altitudes – a technology application that could significantly reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of sending small satellites into space. The first flights of the one-third-scale twin fuselage towed glider took place Oct. 21 from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.

World ATC Equipment Market to Be Worth $3.8 Billion In 2014

New Study On ASDReports Projects Growth In All Segments Of The Industry

New research now available on ASDReports, projects that values the global air traffic control equipment market at $3.49 billion in 2014. The research indicates the growth will be driven by international, regional and national demand and programs to modernize and upgrade their air traffic control and management equipment and systems to accommodate the increasing number of flights in infinite airspace as well as ensure safety and enhance the efficiency of flight operations.

Gulfstream Appoints Mark Kohler VP Advanced Aircraft Programs

Has Led The G500 Project, Now Responsible For G500, G600 Certification

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has formally announced the appointment of Mark Kohler to vice president, Advanced Aircraft Programs. In the role for 18 months, Kohler has successfully overseen the development, build and powered rollout of the first Gulfstream G500 aircraft.

Four Passengers Injured In Air Canada Express Accident

Q400 With 71 On Board Was Landing At Edmonton Airport

A accident involving an Air Canada Express Q400 airplane occurred Thursday night at Edmonton Airport in Canada, according to a statement from the airline.

Continental Contributes To Young Eagles

Donates Portion Of Sale Of Merchandise At AirVenture To The Program

Since 2011, Continental Motors, Inc., has made annual donations to the EAA Young Eagles program based on the sale of its logo merchandise at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This week the company presented EAA with $3,721 based on proceeds from AirVenture 2014.

The Bayport Aerodrome Society

The Bayport Aerodrome Society is a non profit organization that was formed in 1972. Its membership is composed of aviation professionals and those interested in preserving aviation history.