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Aviation Daily, April 19, 2016

VOL. 405 NO. 13 April 19, 2016
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Airframers/Suppliers

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Comac Extends C919 Flight-Test Program Into 2019

Apr 18, 2016
Taking an increasingly cautious approach to its C919 narrowbody airliner program, Comac has extended its flight-testing program beyond two years, pushing an unannounced target for first delivery into 2019.

Airports

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Some Post-Quake Service Due Back At Kumamoto Airport

Apr 18, 2016
Japan’s Kumamoto Airport remained closed for a third day on April 18 due to earthquake damage, with a limited number of flights scheduled to resume on April 19.

Intelligence

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Air France-KLM Could Be Air Europa’s Next Suitor

Apr 18, 2016
Air France-KLM is declining to comment on multiple reports in the Spanish media that it is studying the acquisition of Air Europa, its smaller, Spanish-based SkyTeam member.

Regulatory/Legislative

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NASA Stages Nationwide UAS Management Test

Apr 18, 2016
Up to 24 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are expected to fly simultaneously at six FAA-designated U.S. test sites April 19 — the biggest test yet of NASA’s UAS traffic management (UTM) system.
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IATA Signs Security Pact With Migration Organization

Apr 14, 2016
IATA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to increase cooperation on aviation security and border security issues.

Safety

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U.K. Probes Report Of A320-UAS Midair Near Heathrow

Apr 18, 2016
British authorities are investigating a possible midair collision between an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and a British Airways Airbus A320 on its approach to London Heathrow airport.

Suppliers

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FAA Proposal Clarifies Parts Modification Guidance

Apr 13, 2016
An FAA policy draft makes plain that the agency’s Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) process can be used to modify a product without being considered a so-called “major change” that would require a type certificate (TC) amendment or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

Airlines

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With Push Into Larger Markets, Allegiant Softens Its Image

Apr 18, 2016
As it moves into larger markets, such as Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore and Memphis, Allegiant Air is increasing its marketing budget and investing more in customer service, executives said in a briefing.

Airport Profile

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Airport Profile — Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Apr 20, 2016
View the Airport Profile — Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) chart in PDF format.