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Mitsubishi Aircraft Announces Space Camp Raffle Winners

Moses Lake ninth graders Judah Vrieling and Celeste Todd won a Mitsubishi-sponsored raffle to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama this summer.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Offers To Delete Names, Refund Drone Hobbyists

Complying with a federal appellate court ruling, the agency will delete the information it has collected on drone hobbyists—at their request.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Rolls Out Improved Ground Station for Reaper

Plans call for the Block 50 Advanced Cockpit Ground Control Station to replace existing ground stations for U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reapers.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Flight Tax Systems Offers Site License Version

The new offering, which tracks tax-related aircraft activity is aimed at customers who have multiple aircraft owner clients.

‘Trump Bump’ for Bizjet Market Falls Flat

UBS Business Jet Market Index is “still stuck” around breakeven level (50) following a post-U.S. election bounce late last year.
Aircraft

Pilatus Delivers 1,500th PC-12

In a ceremony at its headquarters in Switzerland, the OEM handed over the milestone speedy turboprop to Australia's Royal Doctor Flying Service.
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Charter & Fractional

CB Aviation Launches Fractional Share Program

The service area is currently defined as the U.S. West Coast, but company has plans for CB SkyShares to be a national plan in a few years.
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FBOs

Texas Airport Embarks on Upgrade Project

University-owned Easterwood Field Airport will receive a new FBO and hangar as part of a $10 million infrastructure improvement
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ATC

NATA Busts Pro-ATC Privatization 'Myths'

Comparing the FAA system to other countries with dedicated ATC entities fails to take into account the U.S. National Airspace System’s size and complexity.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AIN Special Report Completions and Refurbishment

OEMs are making the cabins of new aircraft more customizable, and completions centers offer numerous options for aircraft refreshment.
Accidents

Accidents: July 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Avionics

CMD ADS-B Solution Receives Further Approvals

Most business aircraft and regional airliners are now covered by a CMD Flight Solutions AML STC for ADS-B OUT.

Mark Ozenick To Head Dassault Aircraft Services

Ozenick brings nearly four decades of experience to Dassault that has included C-level responsibilities, flight, MRO and financial operations.
Aircraft

Parker Wins Denali Spots, Unveils New Engine Components

Composite lubrication reservoirs are an industry first.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch

Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers
Regulations and Government

New CBP Facility Opens at San Antonio International

The Texas gateway sees more than 20,000 international GA passengers a year.
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Crownair FBO Manager Greg Scott Dies in Car Crash

He represented front line of the FBO.
Regulations and Government

Airway Routes Could Soon Become Extinct in Europe

European air traffic management network will be almost fully route-free by 2021, said Eurocontrol.
Security

Embry-Riddle Launches Aviation Cybersecurity Program

The program, available in-person on campus or online, has three courses that cover basic cybersecurity concepts, existing standards and best practices.
Aircraft

Britain’s New Aircraft Carrier Starts Sea Trials

HMS Queen Elizabeth can carry up to 36 F-35B stealth fighters or 43 helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Blue Thunder Fighting London Terror

The unit was established in 2015.
Regulations and Government

EASA Publishes Safety Info on Wake Vortex

The bulletin concludes with illustrations that show various scenarios of wake turbulence encounters and recommended avoidance techniques.
Aircraft

Australian Buy of Modified G550s Confirmed

L3 Com will modify the Gulfstream jets for ISR and EW.
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Aircraft

Philippines Likely To Buy Super Tucanos

An escalating Muslim insurgency in the country’s southern island has lent urgency to a close air support requirement.
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Aircraft

Leonardo’s M346 Gets Some Teeth

A fighter attack version is being offered that retains the type’s previous capabilities.
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Regulations and Government

Elwell Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Most recently, he has been serving as the senior advisor on aviation to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.
ATC

Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill Sans ATC Reform

General aviation-friendly provisions in the Senate bill include expanded airport funding through the Flight Act and the Pilots' Bill of Rights 2.
Aircraft

NetJets Receives 50th Challenger 350, 30th Global

To date, NetJets’ Challenger 350 fleet has logged nearly 70,000 flight hours, while its Globals have accumulated nearly 67,000 flight hours.
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Avionics

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Pilot

Concierge-level flight monitoring helps flight departments provide solutions before their passengers are even aware of a problem.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Extends Credit Facilities

The company will use the funds to support aircraft and continue customer financing.