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NBAA Asks Members To Be a HERO to Harvey Victims

The association noted that business aviation has long served as a lifeline to people and communities in crisis.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Video Helps Pilots with Composite Prop Blade Checks

While its blades are made from aerospace grade composite material and “incredibly durable,” Hartzell notes that they “are not entirely immune to damage.”
Safety

NTSB Highlights Fuel-management Issues in Accidents

Nearly half of the fuel management-related accidents involve pilots holding commercials or air transport pilot certificates.
Avionics

ADS-B Upgrade Sales Double at Constant Aviation

According to Constant, the ADS-B upgrades were completed in conjunction with maintenance events, interior refurbishments and avionics installations.

AOPA Ups FBO Pricing Battle with Part 13 Complaints

The association filed complaints over pricing at three Signature Flight Support facilities and called out practices at two other FBOs.
Charter & Fractional

Argus: Bizav Flights Spiked 28% for Solar Eclipse

Three of the top-five business aircraft used to travel to totality airports were turboprops, according to Argus’ data.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Furthers European Rollout

The operator anticipates daily Zurich flights by October.

NATA Town Halls Highlight Illegal Charter, ATC Reform

The most recent events were held last week in Portland and Seattle.
Aircraft

China Modernizes Bomber Fleet, Looks to Future With H-20

Newer navigation systems and targeting radar helped the H-6K bomber edge out Russian counterpart during recent Aviadarts competition.
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Avionics

Honeywell Features 'GoDirect Flight Bag Pro' Planning App

The avionics manufacturer adds to its GoDirect portfolio with a flight-planning application for tablet computers.
Aircraft

Norwegian Unfazed by New Long-haul, Low-cost Competition

Rapidly expanding airline welcomes market stimulus generated by other low-fare entrants
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Avionics

Universal Earns STC for Citation VII Display System

The new integrated flight deck solution comes with a host of features including Next Generation Synthetic Vision, electronic charts and broadcast weather
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scott Group Unveils New Aerial Carpet Collection

Scott Group Carpet's new Aerial collection was inspired by the earth’s landscape from the view of an aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Russia Ramps Up To Deliver Ka-52 'Alligator' to Egypt

Russian Helicopters expects to deliver 15 twin-seat Ka-52 attack helicopters to Egypt by the end of the year.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G280 Fleet Tops 100,000 Hours

More than 115 G280s are in service, and through July 2017 the fleet had achieved a dispatch reliability rate of 99.90 percent,
Rotorcraft

First of 100 Bell 407s Delivered to Shaanxi

Sealed in June, the 100-ship order is worth approximately $300 million and finalizes a framework agreement the company entered with Shaanxi in 2016.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Antenna Approvals Clear Way for New 4G Network

Through the 4G network, the Gogo Avance L5 system provides “a more robust experience” for activities such as live streaming video and on-demand movies.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-6 Production To End in Early 2019

“Due to the age of the PC-6 and other certification parameters, it is no longer possible to provide this ongoing development in the scope we would wish.”
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Regulations and Government

FAA Aligns North Atlantic Nav Ops with ICAO Specs

Revisions are required because the ICAO NAT Region is transitioning from the MNPS navigation specification to performance-based navigation specs.
Regulations and Government

FAA Reminds Operators on Check Pilot Requirements

Part 135 carriers certified under Part 119 are among those that must include a check pilot plan in their training curriculuum.
Airports

Harvey Closes Texas Airports, Could Spike Jet-A Prices

The FAA also issued a strong warning to drone operators to keep their aircraft on the ground during rescue and recovery operations.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Alliance Cites UK in Opposition to ATC Reform

The Alliance for Aviation Across America disputed claims that privatized ATC systems are run more efficiently.

FBOs and Airports along Texas Coast Brace for Harvey

Thunderstorms, winds and heavy rain are expected with the storm in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, as well as the Gulf of Mexico.
Accidents

SFO Landing Incident Prompts Focus on Pilot Monitoring, CRM

FAA alert calls event an “extreme example” of incorrect approaches and landings
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Russia’s ARMY Show May Eclipse Better-known MAKS Event

Being held this week at three locations near Moscow, ARMY 2017 includes indoor and outdoor static displays, a flying display and live firepower demos.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Grounds MRJs Following In-flight Engine Failure

August 21 incident forced diversion and emergency landing in Portland, Oregon
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Sustainability and Environment

Van Nuys Airport Gets Major Solar Energy Project

The solar panels on the roofs of the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group's hangars will provide enough energy to power 200 homes for a year.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Continues To Make Progress on G500, G600

Through August 20, the five flight-test G500s have flown more than 3,460 hours over some 905 flights.
Avionics

TSO Issued for Universal Avionics CMU Software

The new software helps operators meet the upcoming European mandate for ATN B1 CPDLC.
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ATC

Nav Canada Makes Refunds and Rate Reductions

Besides reducing ATC rates for next year, the company will also reimburse aircraft owners approximately $60 million in a one-time 4.6 percent refund.