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Charter & Fractional

As B Corp, Reynolds Jet Takes More Socially Active Role

All net profits will go to providing no-cost private aircraft transportation for certain patients to and from Cincinnati Children’s Hosptial.

Aerostructures Giant Vought Facing Possible Bankruptcy

The filing would come amid a dispute with Bombardier over Global 7000 delays and cost escalations.
FBOs

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration
Accidents

Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.
Accidents

Learjet 35A in Fatal Crash at Teterboro

Both pilots were killed when the twinjet crashed in a warehouse area a quarter mile short of Runway 1 in gusty winds. No one on the ground was injured.
Aircraft

Iran Air Takes Delivery Of Its First Four ATR 72-600s

Milestone sets foundation for Iran’s regional connectivity development plan
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Kilkeary, Duncan Are NATA Top Honorees

Edward Kilkeary will be recognized for his 40-year career in aviation, while Todd Duncan will be honored for his dedication to the industry.
Regulations and Government

Courts Say FAA Not the Final Word In Product Liability

Two recent rulings could spell trouble for OEMs by allowing states to dictate design safety parameters.
Accidents

Irish S-92 Accident Report Paints Picture of Confusion

The preliminary report hints at an unsure crew operating in poor weather with suspect data.
Safety

FAA Opts Out of Punishment for Harrison Ford Taxiway Landing

Here's what really happened when actor Harrison Ford landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.
Aircraft

Epic Aircraft E1000 Flying Toward FAA Certification

The all-composite E1000 is targeting the hot market for high-performance turboprop singles.
Avionics

FAA, Nav Canada and Aireon Test Space-based ADS-B

Messages from the space-based system proved comparable to those from the ground-based system.
Avionics

First Gogo 2Ku System for Bizjet Goes Live

The satellite communications system is designed for larger aircraft.
Avionics

Avionics Sales See Slight Uptick in First Quarter

Revenues were up only slightly, but the period marks an end to a downward trend.
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Aircraft

Russia’s MC-21 Starts Taxi Testing Ahead of First Flight

PW1400G-powered narrowbody on schedule to fly before summer
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Navy Seeks Helo Simulators for Primary Training

The service seeks to extend aircraft life by transferring a portion of training to simulators.
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Aircraft

UPS Launches A300 Cockpit Modernization Program

Airbus and Honeywell chosen to collaborate on retrofit scheduled for certification in 2020
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AsBAA Kicks Off Bizav Issues Roundtable Series

Is first of a series of similar lunches that will be held around Asia to discuss issues affecting the future of business aviation.
Fuel

World Fuel Services Increases European Presence

The Miami-based fuel provider has added new locations in the UK, France, Germany and Italy, following an acquistion of 22 ExxonMobil Operations.
Airports

FAA Eying Potential Enforcement over Jet Ban at LNA

The FAA is hoping Palm Beach County will voluntarily come into compliance.
Rotorcraft

Leaner, Focused Erickson Emerges from Bankruptcy

The reorganized company qualifies for small-business set-aside contracts.
Avionics

En Route Data Comm, Not Ready for Prime Time?

A draft FAA advisory circular outlines the path to en route Data Comm services.
Avionics

Max-Viz 2300 EVS Certified to DO-160G

The Max-Vix 2300 multi-spectral imaging system is designed to work with combined vision systems.
Aircraft

Stratos Is Serious About Single-engine 714

The first flight of the Stratos 714 single-engine jet last year shows that the program is back on track.
Aircraft

China's AG600 Mega Seaplane Prepares For First Flight

The AG600 is designed for a variety of parapublic and military missions.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

The Registry of Aruba: The Sky is No Longer the Limit

The Registry of Aruba offers aircraft owners benefits including expedited registration, efficient tax planning, and a highly skilled team.
Aircraft

Boeing Resumes 737 Max Flights

Company says regulatory agencies support the decision to fly
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Aircraft

GAMA: 1Q Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Plunge

Overall, the general aviation industry shipped 434 airplanes worth $3.6 billion in the first three months.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposal Addresses Low-speed Loss of Control

Proposal would also ensure that the design of large airplanes provides an “adequate longitudinal controllability and authority during go-arounds."
Aircraft

Textron Ceases Production of Cessna Citation Mustang

More than 470 of the entry-level jets were delivered during its 12-year production run.
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