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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Iridium Satcom Gains STC Approval

The Send Solutions Airtext Iridium satcom systems work anywhere in the world.
Airlines

Drop in China-Taiwan Traffic Pressures China Airlines

Taiwan's flag carrier turns focus to Southeast Asia, Europe
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Charter & Fractional

Management Company or Flight Department?

Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.
Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Could Trigger Sequestration, CRS Finds

The CRS based that determination on theCBO) finding that that the creation of a new ATC organization would add nearly $100 biliion to the federal deficit.
Security

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Offers Aftermarket Improvements for C-130

The suite of post-production improvements can be installed by operators, Lockheed Martin or manufacturer-certified service centers.
Avionics

Citing Safety, Collins Zaps 10K Approaches from Navdata

Manually edited or temperature compensated “Climb To” altitudes in the databases could "command the aircraft to turn in the wrong direction."
Aircraft

Legacy Falcon 2000 Components To Be Made in India

Components for legacy Dassault Falcon 2000s will be made in India starting in the first quarter of next year.
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Airports

FAA Bulletin Clarifies Runway Status Light Procedures

Runway status lights provide a visual signal indicating when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway and begin or continue a takeoff.
Avionics

EASA Recommends TAWS in Light Turbine Airplanes

The bulletin specifically recommends that both commercial and private operators install TAWS that meets the requirements for Class B equipment.
Aircraft

New Business Jets 2017

Industry at slow end of descent
Engines

New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations

The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.
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At Expomarte, Brazil's Bizav Sector Shows Signs of Life

Fair had news of a strong recovery in the general and business aviation sector in the months since LABACE.
Regulations and Government

U.S., China Take Step Forward in Cert Cooperation

The Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness document follows through on the commitment the FAA and CAAC made in 2005 under a bilateral agreement.
FBOs

Signature Signs Texas Hangar Development Deal

The agreement with aviaton real estate developer Western LLC, will see new corporate hangars rise at airports in Houston and Austin
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Aircraft

U.S. Military Tackles Vexing Issue of Physiological Episodes

The Navy and Air Force are investigating an increase in incidents involving high-performance jets including the T-45, F/A-18 and F-35.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s ‘Partnering for Success’ Terms Squeezing UTAS

United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes reveals that his company did not bid on landing gear contract for 777X, 777-300ER
FBOs

Long Beach Airport FBO to Close by Year-end

The impending shut down by JFI Jet Center leaves Ross Aviation and Signature Flight Support as the major service providers.
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Aircraft

Chinese Fighter Developments Revealed

New information on the J-10, J-20 and FC-31 emerged on the margins of this week’s Communist Party Congress.
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Rafael Wins Israeli Order For New Version of Spike Missile

The home customer will buy more than 1,000 of a longer-range version of the Spike missile that can also be exported.
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Aircraft

Russia Gives MiG-29s To Serbia

Six fighters have been handed over, to restore combat capability on the type
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System
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Aircraft

Boeing's 777 Line Stumbles as Traveled Work Mounts

Program continues to struggle with transition to new automated fuselage assembly process
Airports

AsBAA Launches Chapter in Philippines

AsBAA is now preparing to assist the Philippine government to develop rules and regulations that will enhance the business and general aviation industry.
FBOs

Signature Adds First Mexican Location to FBO Network

Culminating a deal in the works for nearly two years, the Fly Across FBO at Toluca International AIrport will rebrand as a Signature location.
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Aircraft

U.S. Green Lights F-16V Foreign Military Sale to Greece

The Hellenic Air Force seeks to upgrade up to 123 of the fourth-generation fighters to the F-16V configuration.
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JSSI: Bizav Activity Up in 2017, Nears 2008 Levels

The most recent quarter marked the fifth consecutive year with increases in third-quarter flight activity.
Charter & Fractional

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.
Airlines

Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill

Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.