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China Shows FTC-2000 Fighter-Trainer for Sudan

The MiG-21 derivative has been heavily modified.
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FBOs

UK's Rigby Group Acquires Third FBO Location

After announcing its plans for expansion earlier this year, Rigby Group subsidiary XLR Executive Jet Centre is now operating at Birmingham Airport
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopter Ka-62 Makes First Flight

The Ka-62 is expected to cost in the $10 million range, seat 12 to 15 and be aimed primarily at the offshore energy and search and rescue markets.

Trump Provides Detailed Look at User-funded ATC System

The proposal calls for access for general aviation and to rural communities, but it also does not spell out general aviation exemptions from user fees.
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Avionics

Collins Chief: No Evident Change in Bizav Market Demand

Company president and CEO Kelly Ortberg remains hopeful that business aviation will bottom out sometime next year.
ATC

NavCanada Suspends 'Climb/Descend Via' Clearances

ICAO adoption of the new phraseology signaled international acceptance of “climb/descend via” clearances that the FAA implemented in 2014.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Tries To Make Up Lost Time With MRJ Regional Jet

Mitsubishi engineers are working on design changes to overcome possible certification issues.
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Accidents

Lessons Learned From Execuflight Accident, Says Company President

Execuflight is beefing up its safety processes as a result of the fatal accident in November 2015.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Insurance 2017

Proper coverage and awareness of regulations are key

People In Aviation: June 2017

Nordam restructures, Tim White to lead JetAviva as president and John Goglia becomes chairman of PAMA.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Business Jet In Production, Nearing Certification

Pilatus PC-24 Business Jet In Production, Nearing Certification
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Accidents

Accidents: June 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Aircraft

One Aviation To Switch To Williams Engine for 'Canada'

The engine marks a shift away from the P&WC PW600 family.
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Aircraft

Learjet Turns 3,000 with the 100th Model 75 Delivery

Leggett & Platt accepted the milestone business jet, making it the second Learjet 75 in its fleet.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Embarks on LM-100J Freighter Flight Tests

The manufacturer expects to complete the FAA type design update process for the C-130 civil freighter by 2018.
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Aircraft

Leonardo Continues Development of 'World-First' Radar Jammer

The UK Royal Air Force is now helping to fund the BriteCloud expendable active decoy for fighter aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Gets Funding for New Helo

Russia's state-owned Vnesheconombank will finance the new light multipurpose helicopter along with other areas of Russian Helicopters business.
Safety

Pirep Process Has Room For Improvement, NTSB Study Finds

Both controllers and pilots could do more to ensure that operators have the most relevant, up-to-date information.
Aircraft

Stratos 714 Moves into Next Flight-Test Phase

FAA lifted initial restrictions on flight-test program.
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UBS: Customer Interest Still Solid, but Market Softer

The most recent UBS Business Jet Market Index fell just below the breakeven demarcation that would indicate a growing market.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Hosts STEM Event for High-schoolers

The event, which took place on May 16 at Grant County International Airport, was aimed to inspire students to pursue a career in the STEM field.
Regulations and Government

Local Political Interference Increasing, NBAA's Brown Says

WBAA's 11th annual standdown drew about 100 attendees and 10 exhibitors to NTSB's Ashburn, Virginia, training center
ATC

FAA Delays Flight Plan Format Transition

The latest delay enables the FAA to integrates enhancements to the format while avoiding disruptions during the busy summer flying season.
Maintenance and Modifications

Industry Insights: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul—a Sector in Upgrade Mode

Business aviation depends on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers for safe and reliable operations.
ATC

NBAA: Privatization of U.S. Air Traffic Control Bad for Business Aviation

NBAA: Privatization of U.S. Air Traffic Control Bad for Business Aviation
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Aircraft

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Says New PW1000G Core Will Cut Fuel Burn

Pratt & Whitney confirmed plans to developed a new high-technology core for its PW1000G family of turbofans by 2020.
Rotorcraft

Boeing Prepares To Begin CH-47F Chinook Block 2 Upgrade

The U.S. Army plans to upgrade 542 CH-47F and MH-47G helicopters, with deliveries starting in 2023.
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Rotorcraft

HeliRussia 2017 Reaches New Heights

The number of exhibitors jumped 85 percent from the 129 that participated in the first HeliRussia expo in 2008 to 237 this year.
Avionics

ForeFlight Performance Planning Goes Live

ForeFlight's new Performance Plus tier adds flight planning for high-performance aircraft.
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