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Bombardier Global 7000 Makes World Debut

World's largest purpose-built business jet is on track for EIS in 2018; eight customer aircraft currently on the production line.
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Aircraft

Drake Group Acquires Parachute STC for Gulfstreams

The Drake Group has acquired the STC it helped develop, which permits parachuting humans and cargo from Gulfstream GV/G550 aircraft.
Engines

BLR Celebrates Whisper Prop Milestone

Supplier MT-Propeller's 20,000th constant speed unit was installed as part of the company's Whisper Prop system.
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FAA Considers Canceling Certain Circling Procedures

Cost cutting is behind the effort to eliminate certain instrument procedures
Aircraft

Duncan Aviation Offering Flat-rate LoPresti BoomBeam Installs

The installation work can be done as ADS-B and other installations are performed on customer aircraft at Duncan's satellite shops.
Engines

GE Honda Aero Completes HF120 Type Certification Validation

GE Honda Engines (Booth C10438) completed type certification validation for its HF120 turbofan engine for Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency.

DOT IG Audit Initiated on FAA’s Radar Replacement Program

Questions about funding and coordination generated the audit
Aircraft

Satcom Direct Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity

SD's proprietary network and direct monitoring can alert flight departments to threats as they happen.
Aircraft

Bombardier CS300 Stops at Delhi during Asian Tour

Canadian manufacturer sees big potential for narrowbody in capacity-constrained India
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Expanding Apps for 1Call

The 1Call center is picking up customers and helping provide visibility for Textron Aviation on better distribution of mobile teams and other resources.
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Airports

Federal Judge Grants TRO To Halt SMO Runway Shortening

The judge believes the case against Santa Monica would likely prevail in court.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AMS Cayman Signs Leasing Accord with MLR

Two companies bring vast experience in airliner and business jet management with a focus on airliners leased by non-scheduled operators.
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Euro Jet Appoints OCC Manager

Paul Lourenco will lead Euro Jet's operations control center in Prague.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MSB Teams with Field Aviation on Cabin Interiors

The Canadian design and engineering firm has a solid portfolio of work for Bombardier Embraer and Gulfstream.
Aircraft

Blackhawk Unveils King Air 350ER Engine Upgrade Program

Latest XP67A kit targets special-mission operators.
Avionics

Skyvector Details New Weather Products

Skyvector's new MRMS and cloud top height layer products provide improved weather radar and high-altitude cloud data
Aircraft

Safe Flight Tests AoA Indicator Aboard Viking Twin Otter

The new AoA system may enhance the Twin Otter's already-legendary STOL capabilities
ATC

New Tools Benefitting Embry-Riddle ATC Students

Simulation software is the same used by FAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics

StandardAero Completes Alto Install on Falcon 900EX

System was installed during routine maintenance visit.

Gulfstream Touts Interior Designs with Interactive Experience

Airframer showcases cabins of G650ER, G500 and G600 at Henderson Executive Airport
FBOs

ACI Jet Completes FBO Renovation at SNA

The $600,000 project on the 8,000-sq-ft terminal took three months to complete.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Launches Aircraft Ownership Service

AOS enables aircraft owners, flight departments and management companies to customize aircraft services for their needs.
Aircraft

Ninth ACJneo is a 319 Set for Asia

Airbus Corporate Jets says it has sold a ninth ACJ320neo family aircraft.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MEBAA Expands Influence in Middle East and North Africa

In 2018 MEBAA will focus on a broader range of countries, such as Jordan and Tunisia.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Launches Master Pilot Program for Bizav

Flexjet has extended its pilot flight training contract with CAE for a further six years.

Longitude Flies Quietly, Inside and Out

The cabin reaches industry lows of mid- to low 60 dbas.
Avionics

Universal Avionics Expanding InSight Cockpit Installations

The InSight cockpit upgrade enable owners of older business jets to meet upcoming NextGen mandates and improve the safety and efficiency of their aircraft.
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Aircraft

BBJ Enjoys Banner Year for Sales

The unit has brought in sales for 14 aircraft since last NBAA that have crossed the company's VIP product line.
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Avionics

Incentives Offered for Universal Avionics Buyers

Universal Avionics offers programs to incentivize operators to upgrade to meet NextGen mandates.
Aircraft

Honeywell Again Lowers Bizjet Delivery Expectations

For the fourth straight year, Honeywell has reduced the delivery totals on its 10-year business aviation outlook.