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Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Bolster Narrowbody Backlogs with New Sales

U.S. airframer collects order for eight 737 Max 9s while European group adds order for 30 A321s
Aircraft

Airlander Hybrid Airship Flies Again

Modifications have been made after last year’s heavy landing. But firm customers are still awaited.
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Aircraft

Analyst Sees Grounds for Optimism In Europe's Bizav Market

Brian Foley says improved political stability, stronger stock markets and an stabilized euro currency could be a good combination for the industry.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Principals Report Progress on Large Drones Entering Airspace

While most of the excitement has centered on small drones, communications and detect-and-avoid standards for large drones are advancing.
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Charter & Fractional

Higher Share Sales Drive 19% Revenue Jump at NetJets

Also driven by an increase in services revenues attributable to increases in pass-through costs and a 2 percent increase in flight hours.
FBOs

IBAC Issues First Stage Two IS-BAH Approvals

Handling companies in India and France are the first to receive the new IS-BAH certification.

European Bizav Flying Rises on Wings of AOC Operators

AOC flights surged 4 percent last month and have increased in each of the last six months.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Launches Drone Imagery Capture, Analytics Subsidiary

U.S.-based Airbus Aerial will provide imagery services to customers using both drones and satellites.
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Airports

Construction Work Displaces EBACE 2017 Static Display

Attendees have to take a shuttle bus from the exhibit hall to a new-location static display area due construction of the airport passenger terminal.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Appoints New Marketing Leader

Andrew Farrant has been appointed chief marketing officer of aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs Five-blade Composite Prop for Piper M600

The five-blade Hartzell composite propeller is now being offered as a Piper factory option for 2017 on new M600s.
Airports

Group Seeks Proposals for Third FBO at Addison Airport

When complete, the facility will have 120,000 sq ft of hangar, office and shop space, 6.9 acres of ramp space and a 22,000-sq-ft FBO terminal.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Sees Surge in ADS-B Upgrade Bookings

According to Duncan’s latest estimate, 6,000 business aircraft in the U.S. still need to be equipped with ADS-B OUT before Dec. 31, 2019.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Issues Warning Call on ATC Privatization

The NBAA head says this latest attempt to float the privatization scheme may be the most serious yet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant To Add Second Southwest Location

The addition of the new facility in Mesa, Arizona, follows the acquisition of the former StarPort facility in Orlando in March.

Textron's Fourth Longitude Takes To Skies

The aircraft is on track for certification later this year.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Airline Customer Service Places Spotlight on ATC Reform

Debate on ATC reform heightens on Capitol Hill, while GA advocates continue dialog with White House.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EASA Proposes To Regulate Small Drones in Europe

Proposal allows EASA Member States to define zones in their territory where either drone operations are prohibited or restricted.
Regulations and Government

Russian Pilots Protesting Mass License Revocations

Rosaviatsiya has revoked hundreds of pilots licenses and could nullify as many as 1,000 more in the near term.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Commercial UAS Operators Urged To Mitigate Liability

Given current trends, “It’s highly likely your organization will get involved with UAVs in the next decade."

Argus: U.S. Bizav Flying Logs 5.3 Percent Gain in April

The business aviation data firm expects the improvements to continue, predicting a 3.9 percent increase for this month.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Flies Third G600, On Track for 2018 EIS

Company also increased the number of flight test aircraft from three to four to maximize efficiency in flight testing.
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Aircraft

Airbus Successfully Flight-tests Automatic Air Refueling

An F-16 was connected to an A330 MRTT using image processing software
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Charter & Fractional

West Coast Aviation Accepts First Piaggio EVO in U.S.

The operator also launched West Coast EVO Partners, its fractional ownership program tailored for the Piaggio turboprops.
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Airlines

Russia’s Air Traffic Growing, But Adding Jets Could Prove Risky

Financing community, Russian airlines hold divergent views on future growth
Airlines

IndiGo To Launch Regional Operations with Up to 50 ATRs

Indian low-fare carrier expects to fly first turboprop by year-end
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AeroVironment Unveils 'Snipe' Nano Quadrotor Drone

Designed for close-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, the Snipe is worn on the operator's clothing and launched by hand.
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Avionics

Don’t Throw Away Those CRTs

Thousands of CRT displays are still flying in older business aircraft and regional jets, and they can still be repaired.

JSSI: Bizav Flying Logs Best First Quarter Since 2008

According to JSSI, flight hours in the first quarter increased 4.4 year-over-year.
Regulations and Government

U.S. FAA Tasks Panel with Regulatory Review

The assignment is intended to carry out a mandate of a presidential executive order.