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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.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Awards Nuclear Missile Development Contracts

Raytheon and Lockheed Martin will mature their designs for the long-range stand off nuclear missile by 2022.
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Safety

'Intentionally Safe' Is Theme for 2017 Safety Standdown

Among the general session presenters are NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt and FBI senior industrial/organizational psychologist Amy Grubb.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Eyeing 100-aircraft Fleet By End of 2018

Plans are to go public in the next 12 to 24 months.
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Safety

Aviation Accident Rates Improve, but Pilot Errors Persist

ASI encouraged by overall trends, but is targeting personal flying and pilot errors.
Airports

Thinking Outside of the Chocks

Alphachocks inventors has devised a simpler, more sensibile aircraft wheel chocking system.
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Airlines

ANA Schedule Changes Led by Big Boost in Tokyo-L.A. Flights

Other significant frequency increases include service between Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Captures Fire Foam Test on Video

Roughly 25 gallons of foam mixture was used in the simulation, creating about 10 feet of soap bubbles throughout the hangar.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Comes Under Fire in ATC Battle

ATC reorganization backers take aim at NBAA, saying the ATC reform proposal addresses business aviation's concerns.
Avionics

Nextant To Offer Safe Flight Autothrottle on 604XT

The AutoPower System will be offered as an fully integrated option with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.
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Charter & Fractional

Latest VistaJet Cash Infusion Raises Equity to $2.5B

In the first half of this year, VistaJet’s profits climbed 32 percent year-over-year as subscription program hour sales and membership revenue soared.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Mobile Non-destructive Testing at Utah Site

The unit, based in Provo, will provide NDT services to all of Utah, Nevada, Idaho and New Mexico.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

C&L Aviation Teams with CMS Supplier DPI Labs

The companies can offer form-fit replacements for existing, obsolete CMS systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

SevenJet Expands Clearwater Mx Facility

Since beginning to offer maintenance services in Clearwater this year, SevenJet has tripled the space and expanded service offerings.
Airlines

Nigeria to Turn Over Management of Arik Air to Ethiopian Airlines

Negotiations between Nigerian government and Ethiopian Airlines calling for re-launch of Arik Air as national carrier
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Avionics

Butler National STCs ADS-B for Older Learjets

The solution is approved for the Lear 35, 35A, 36 and 36A models.