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Safety

FAA InFO Preps Operators for Weather Service Change

The NWS is ceasing production of textual area forecasts in the Continental U.S., but will continue to produce them for Hawaii, Alaska and the Gulf.
Rotorcraft

Safety Alert Issued for Bell 204B Tail Rotor Part

Bell 204B and Bell 205A pitch-change chain cracking has been a known issue for years.
Safety

Serious Runway Incursions Dip in Fiscal Year 2017

The most serious categories of runway incursions dropped from 19 in fiscal year 2016 to 6 this fiscal year.
Rotorcraft

Uber Plans uUban eVTOL Network

Such a network can reduce noise, congestion and emissions, says Uber.
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Airports

Taos Gets New 8,600-foot Runway

The dedication was the culmination of a two-decade effort.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Launches Membership for Empty-leg Flights

For a $10,000 annual fee, VistaJet Direct members can request bookings on all available VistaJet aircraft before they are offered to the charter market.
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner: Charter Market To Grow on New Travelers

Fortunes of ultra high net worth individuals rarely foretell ebb and flow of charter market, says Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa.
FBOs

Signature Luton Adds 'Elite Class' Service

Service allows airline passengers to avoid the commercial terminal and arrive and depart from Signature Flight Support's private terminal.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuiteX Offers Shuttles for L.A.-area Football Fans

Per-seat costs start at $400 round trip, but this does not include tickets to games.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Gains EASA Certification for Trent XWB-97

Approval clears latest Trent variant for service entry on Airbus A350-1000 later this year
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Regulations and Government

Aerospace Industry Eyes NAFTA Negotiations

IAM seeks labor protections, while aerospace manufacturers hope for continued free trade.
Avionics

Rectrix Is Latest Rockwell Collins Dealer

Designation expands the Part 145 shop’s capabilities to include sales, service and installation of Rockwell Collins avionics and cabin electronics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Offers $3K Rebate for King Air, PC-12 eABS

The eABS anti-skid braking system is an alternative to reverse thrust, reduces stopping distances and eliminates risk of tire damage.
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U.S. Bizjet Ops Mark 12 Consecutive Months of Gains

European operations are up for eight consecutive months, according to market analyst UBS.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Under Trump Administration, U.S. Reviews Drone Export Policy

The U.S. is preparing a white paper that is expected to argue that UAVs should be treated differently by Missile Technology Control Regime.
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Aircraft

Avolon Sees Clear Winners, Losers In 737 Max Lineup

Lessor projects Max 8 will cover core demand, while Max 10 cuts into A321's domination
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Airlines

ExpressJet Pilot Leaders Agree to Novel Pay Scale Credit Plan

New hires and current ExpressJet/Atlantic Southeast pilots would get to count up to 10 years of experience at other carriers as credit toward pay scales

Local and Regional Group Committee Shares Best Practices at NBAA

The NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee is hosting two events that focus on networking and sharing best practices at NBAA this year.
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Aircraft

Australia Welcomes New Pilatus PC-21 Turboprop Trainers

The turboprops will contribute to an integrated pilot training program tailored for future Royal Australian Air Force, Navy and Army pilots.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Waives Flight Hour Fees for Harvey Relief Efforts

In addition, JSSI will contribute $10,000 and match every flight hour credit with a dollar-for-dollar donation to the Red Cross.
Airports

Insurance Firm Off the Hook Paying for Airport Defense

Because of alleged illegal actions, the insurance company claimed it was not liable for damages or payment to defend the airport.
Airports

AOPA, GAMA Weigh In on SMO Case

The FAA has asked for an extension until late October to respond.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Flies Fifth Flight-test G600

Outfitted with the first production interior, the aircraft—registered as N600G—serves as a cabin testbed
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NATA Questions AOPA FBO Pricing Complaints

In letter, NATA expresses concerns that the AOPA complaints reflect "misunderstanding" of FBO economics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet MS Expands Bombardier Maintenance with Globals

The company already has provided maintenance for Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200/CRJ440 and Challenger 604/605/850 aircraft.
Aircraft

New Gulfstreams March toward Certification

The new G500 is to complete certification testing this year, and G600 certification is planned for next year.
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Airlines

Blocked Airline Funds in Angola Reaching Crisis Proportions

Airline association calls on African Union to intervene while Emirates cuts service to Luanda
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Readies Extended Range MQ-1C Gray Eagle

The manufacturer will stop building the legacy Gray Eagle this year and begin delivering the MQ-1C ER version in 2018.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gulfstream Streamlines Customer Connectivity

Through a partnership with SatCom Direct, the airframer will now become the single source provider of connectivty sales and sevice for its fleet
Aircraft

Flying in Italian Style with the Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evo Turboprop

Flying in Italian Style with the Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evo Turboprop
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