David Donald
Contributor - UK

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FlightAware Introduces Flight Plan Advisory Service

FlightAware’s new offering allows customers to input plans into an advisory service web page.

FlightAware Introduces Host of New Features

FlightAware TV is aimed at two primary markets: fleet operators and FBO/airports.

Jet Aviation St. Louis Develops Challenger 604 Fans Upgrade

Rockwell Collins is upgrading current FMSs and control display units for the FANS 1/A upgrade.

Honeywell Launches New Apps

Pilot Gateway is a website and mobile application that provides flight crew with access to training materials for Honeywell equipment.

Universal Gets Approval for New Management Software

Universal’s SBAS-FMS is available in three basic models: UNS-1Ew, UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw.

Garmin ADS-B Upgrade Adapted to Existing Avionics

The system uses Garmin’s GTX 3000 Mode S extended-squitter transponder, GDL 88 ADS-B datalink and a FlightStream wireless gateway.

Safe Flight System Warns of Actual Icing Conditions

Combining moisture detection with accurate temperature information allows the system to detect when icing conditions are encountered.

Securaplane Launches ‘System Lithium’ Brand of Aircraft Batteries

Lithium batteries weigh about half the weight of a traditional sealed lead-acid or nickel-cadmium battery.

RocketRoute Adds Aircraft Performance Group Data to Flight-planning System

APG has been providing aircraft takeoff/landing and engine-out performance data since 1999.

CMC PilotView Goes on Show at NBAA

The crew information system provides integrated cockpit connectivity, complete with a tablet interface.

Luma Adds New King Air Solutions

Lighting specialist Luma Technologies has introduced two new products aimed at the Beechcraft King Air family.

RocketRoute and APG Join Forces

APG has been providing takeoff/landing and engine-out performance data since 1999.

Safe Flight Detects Ice Before It Bites

The icing conditions detector uses a combination of optical detection and a shielded temperature probe.

Gulfstreams Fly by Thales Wire Systems

French avionics company is supplying the FBW systems for both aircraft, building on its work in providing the system for the G650.

Nextant Close To G90XT First Flight

Nextant has been flying a PT6A-135-powered King Air to act as a baseline against which the GE H75-100-powered G90XT can be compared.
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Advent Spreads the ABS Word

The system brings anti-skid technology to the under-20,000-pound-mtow sector, both for new projects and for existing aircraft.

Nextant Nears First Flight of Remanufactured C90GXT

Aircraft integrates Garmin G1000 avionics, GE H75-100 engines and other new features into a re-lifed airframe.

Advent Aero Plans To STC Anti-skid Brakes for PC-12, King Air 200/300

System brings anti-skid technology to aircraft under 20,000 pounds, both for new and for in-service aircraft.

G650ER Set to Deliver Even More Range

The ultra-long-range G650ER will offer range of up to 7,500 nm.

Denel Reveals Progress With Marlin, Darter, Raptor Missiles

The South Africa company revealed details of several of its missile programs at the African Aerospace and Defence show.
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Aircraft

Paramount Displays AHRLAC, Reveals New UAVs

The experimental demonstrator is being used to test aircraft systems and handling.
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Aircraft

Denel Launches Regional Airliner Project

New airplane would reach the market by 2020 or 2021
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Aircraft

Legacy 500 Cleared for Service Entry

Brazil’s aviation authority approved the airplane during last month’s LABACE event.
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Charter & Fractional

Avantto introduces Combo ownership

Top Latin American management firm increases flexibility in flight time for clients
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Dies In Bizjet Crash

Eduardo Campos, 49, was running third in opinion polls ahead of the October 5 election.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wipline 8750 floats are pitched at the Cessna Caravan series

In a country rich with waterways, amphibious floats are a natural.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DAS to establish Brazil’s first composite repair center

New facility could cut cost of repairs by significant margins
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Takes Aim at the Billionaire Club

Airbus commissioned a special study of the buying habits of the super-wealthy.
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Aircraft

Nextant Boosts Sales And Support Network In Brazil

Nextant names a new distributor and support center for its 400XTi and G90XT aircraft.
Aircraft

Kodiak Answers Latin America’s Call For Versatility

Quest Aircraft do Brasil is the local distributor for the Kodiak aircraft.
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