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ATC

Expansion of NAT Reduced Lateral Separation Delayed

Under Phase 2, all routes above FL350 will have reduced lateral spacing, leaving only a couple of tracks—spaced at 50 nm—for everyone else.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UVision Demonstrates Another Loitering Attack Drone

The Israeli company is continuing to develop the Hero series of quad-winged flying machines.
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Sales Climb 51%, Expects More Growth in 2018

Expansion this year will be “driven by on demand business jet charter, as opposed to outright or fractional ownership.”

Indian Defense Procurement Remains Sluggish

Defense procurement moves at leisurely pace.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Reveals Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Prototype

Prototype unmanned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) is capable of carrying payloads up to 500 pounds.
Accidents

Unstable Approach Led to 2016 MU-2B Accident In Quebec

Pilots did not consider go-around, TSB report found.
Avionics

Gogo Bizav Unveils Lower-cost Connectivity Platform

L3 delivers 3G-like airborne connectivity via Gogo’s network of ground stations in the U.S., and parts of Canada and Alaska
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NBAA Begins 'Beta' Phase of Bizav Mentoring Program

The initial trial pairs 20 sets of people with goals ranging from finding a career, to learning about the industry or seeking a transition in their career.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Teams Complete Complex Mx Projects in Siberia

Two AeroGeo PC-12s and a Cessna Caravan were grounded in Siberia in need of significant repair before they could return to service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Comments Due Soon on Aussie Part 145 Review

CASA believes that some elements of the legislation could be simplified and some requirements could be less restrictive.
Aircraft

China Introduces New Transport Helicopter

The Z-8G is a troop and cargo carrier derived from the Z-8 naval helicopter.
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Aircraft

Turkey Buys from Russia; also Mulls European Missile Systems

The S-400 deal is going ahead, but a joint study with Eurosam is also now under contract.
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FBOs

New FBO Opens at London Southend Airport

New FBO will put Southend firmly on the map for FBO visitors, with 24 access.
Aircraft

Canaccord Sees NMA Launch, Narrowbody Stamina in '18

Production rate increases will go forward, but might not last, firm projects
Airports

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028
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Aircraft

Boeing Sets New Delivery Record in 2017

Also collects orders for 912 airplanes, marking another year of a greater than 1:1 book-to-bill ratio
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Close LAX Bizav Maintenance Facility

The LAX-based bizav facility will close by the end of March 2018, but StandardAero will continue mobile service capabilities in southern California.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Remote-piloted Volocopter eVTOL Flies Intel CEO

The 2X is designed to operate as an autonomous air taxi and leverages Intel microprocessor and other technology in its flight control solutions.
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AsBAA To Host Philippines Forum on Bizav Opportunities

The meeting will bring together policymakers, investment executives and other industry leaders.

Preowned Gulfstream Market Tightens, Prices Firm Up

Three in-production Gulfstream models—the G650, G550, and G280—have very low inventory levels, with less than 4 percent of each fleet up for sale.
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Training and Workforce

BHA Incorporates Redbird Flight Sim into Curriculum

The new Redbird FMX simulator will be incorporated into BHA’s existing program to introduce students to visual and instrumental flight.
Aircraft

First BelugaXL Rolls Out of Factory in Toulouse

First flight expected by mid-year
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Aircraft

Airbus To Raise A320 Production in Tianjin

Negotiations over co-production deal involving A380s remain under wraps, however
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NBAA Names New Reps for Mid-Atlantic, Northeast

With the new appointments, NBAA expanded its regional representative program to seven territories.
Maintenance and Modifications

PWI Adds API as Distributor for King Air Cabin Lights

API will add PWI’s King Air retrofits and LED drop-in replacement reading lights to its product line.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter To Unveil Urban Air Taxi at CES 2018

Four-passenger design will offer full connectivity, including video conferencing capability.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

SureFly Hybrid Electric Helicopter To Fly 'Soon'

Features a drone-like octocopter design, a two-person, 400-pound payload capacity and a range of approximately 70 miles.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kittyhawk Drone Software Adds Automated Flight Feature

Allows operators to plan missions in the Kittyhawk mobile application and then execute the entire flight from takeoff to landing with unlimited waypoints.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star and Embraer Sign Service Agreement

West Star’s facility at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport will offer base maintenance for the Phenom 100 and 300 and Legacy 450/500 and 600/650.
Aircraft

Citation Latitude To Enter MexJet Fractional Service

MexJet parent Aerolineas Ejecutivas ordered three Latitudes for delivery this year.