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Rotorcraft

Industry Embraces HeliOffshore’s Constructive Safety Approach

The new association has garnered significant support for a more managed approach to improving safety in challenging environments.
Rotorcraft

Helitech Expands Market Presence

Having come from small beginnings at Redhill and Duxford Aerodromes, HeliTech has come of age alternating between London and Amsterdam.
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Sustainability and Environment

Countdown to Intl. Aviation Emissions Scheme Begins

ICAO’s new aviation climate scheme was born following Europe’s ETS was criticized for its “extraterritorial” ambitions.
Airports

Biggin Hill Adds New Hangar, Hotel and Mx College Coming Soon

UK airport is using NBAA to start selling space in its almost-complete new hangar building, which can house 6 G650s.
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Las Vegas Preps for NBAA BACE Arrival

This year's NBAA Convention is expected to attract 27,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibitors.
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Charter & Fractional

The Charter Market

The industry is climbing

Preowned Update: October 2017

Used-market bright spots still overshadowed by value declines
Aircraft

Boeing Starts Production of 737 Max 7

Schedules call for first delivery in 2019
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Training and Workforce

Simhawk Enhances Aircraft Simulator Time Search Tool

The company also claims it now provides access to 93 percent of all civil flight simulators around the world.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Installs Its First Gogo Avance L5 WiFi System

The recently-developed STC covers multiple large-cabin Gulfstream models, with other makes expected soon.
Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson Aerospace Sets Up Shop at Fort Worth Alliance

Expanding beyond cabin interiors, Robinson Aerospace now looks to develop its full MRO capabilities.
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Alpine Secures EASA Nods for PMA Parts

The Bell replacement parts are designed to improve performance, cost and availability.
Charter & Fractional

Traxxall Lands Executive AirShare Mx Tracking Deal

Aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system will be used for fractional provider's fleet of 47 business jets and turboprops.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Commercial UAS Industry Gathers at Drone World Expo

The annual Drone World Expo show attracted thousands of attendees, sharing information about integration of drones in the national airspace system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Selects jetAviva as Atlas Sales Rep

JetAviva recently enhanced its Citation expertise with the acquisition of Jet Quest.
Accidents

Episode 05: Engine Fire Forces Water Landing, Part 2

Dennis Murphy was forced to ditch his Cessna 402B in the Straights of Florida after an engine fire.
Aircraft

Silkair Takes First Boeing 737 Max 8

Singapore Airlines subsidiary turns focus to new markets while solidifying wider regional network
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Engines

Safran Inaugurates Open-rotor Test Program

Unshrouded engine technology could save up to 15 percent in fuel consumption.
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Avionics

Garmin Touchscreens Will Light Up More Cockpits

The new Garmin TXi displays retain the familiar Garmin user interface found in the GTN navigators.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Darpa Seeks Counter-Drone 'Sensing, Neutralization' Systems

Novel technologies would complement or be part of an advanced Mobile Force Protection counter-UAS system, Darpa says.
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Jetcraft Forecast Sees Upward Sales Trend

Better absorption of used aircraft helps boost market predictions over the next 10 years.
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Engines

Nexcelle's Integrated Propulsion System Debuts on Global 7000

With the public debut of Bombardier's new flagship Global 7000, Nexcelle's integrated propulsion system shares some of the spotlight at NBAA.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Teams Up on New Business Aircraft Valuation Tool

Tool uses current aircraft specs and the same “consistent objective methodology” to value each aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering's Aeria Gains Some Independence

The newly incorporated unit will operate under its own repair station, rather than under VT SAA's certificate.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Datalink Gets Latest FANS TSO Approval

FANS-1/A datalink unit simplifies pilot-to-controller communication, reduces communications error and increases efficiency in congested airspace.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Singapore Airlines’ First 787-10

Launch customer expects delivery of the airplane during the first half of 2018
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Takes Aim at 'False Claims' on ATC Proposal

The proposal does not have support in the Senate, says one opponent.
Safety

Fatal Bizav Accidents Up 43% in First Nine Months

Fatal accidents of business jets and turboprops increased 42.8 percent year-over-year in the first nine months, while fatalities climbed by 43.5 percent.

Zetta Jet Moves Forward with Bankruptcy, Continues Ops

The court agreed to the company's request for a court appointed trustee over the objection of a shareholder who sought to halt the bankruptcy proceedings.
Airlines

Indian Airlines Facing Major Slot Constraints

Growing pains intensify from continuing infrastructure shortcomings