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Aircraft

CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however
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Textron Launches 1View Support Platform

1View offers maintenance manuals, flight documents and aircraft service material for Hawker, Beechcraft and Cessna customers.
Aircraft

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China's AVIC Achieves First Flight of Wing-Loong II UAV

Coincident with the maiden flight, Xinhua News Agency said an unnamed customer has placed a large order for the new generation drone.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program

Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.
Avionics

XLS Owner Signs Up for Elliott G5000 Upgrade

Elliott Aviation's Garmin G5000 upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS will shave about 175 pounds from the jet's empty weight.

HondaJet To Make First ABACE Appearance

The aircraft is drawing strong interests from prospects in the Asia region, said Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino.
Regulations and Government

AIA: Gov't Needs To Work With Industry on Reg Review

A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the executive orders do not hamper safety, AIA says.
FBOs

Execujet Adds Sydney FBO

This latest acquisition brings the company's global FBO network to 25 including four in Australia and New Zealand.
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Rotorcraft

Market Leader DJI Unveils New Quadcopter for Industrial Uses

The Matrice 200 comes with DJI's first upward-facing camera gimbal and a built-in ADS-B receiver to help monitor nearby aircraft traffic.
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Aircraft

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end

ADS-B Installs Still Lag as MRO Availability Tightens

Industry leaders are warning that operators must plan for equipage now or will be "out of luck."
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate
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Aircraft

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.
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Large Jet Sales Plummet In Worldwide, Increase in EMEA

The 20 percent growth in business jet shipments in emerging EMEA was overtaken by drops in most other areas of the the world.
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FAA: Drone Sightings Jump in 2016

While a number of reports included claims of collisions with drones, the FAA was unable to verify any of them.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty
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Safety

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.
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Pilatus Adds Indaer as PC-12 Service Facility

The Colombian company is Pilatus' fourth service center in South America and 58th global network location.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Conference To Highlight State of Bizjet Financing

Other sessions at the conference will delve into aircraft taxes, ownership and operating structures, UAVs and the international registry.
Maintenance and Modifications

First Citation M2 Fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets

Benefits include a 10 percent to 12 percent reduction in fuel burn and a 400-pound max zero fuel weight increase.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Flight Testing To Ramp Up with 2nd Ship

N720GD took to the air for the first time on february 24, logging 4 hours 26 minutes aloft.
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Security

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.

Uber Among Slate of New GAMA Members

Gama added three new members and three associate members that illustrate the evolving nature of the industry.
ATC

FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.
Engines

Safran Bullish On Zodiac Deal, Silvercrest and Leap Engines

French aerospace group Safran reported revenue and profit group for 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Canadian Data Firm Receives Beyond Visual Drone Approval

Ventus Geospatial will operate the Aeryon SkyRanger quadcopter at the Foremost unmanned aircraft systems range in Alberta, Canada.
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Avionics

Garmin Engineers Shot in Kansas, One Dead

A man who shouted "Get out of my country," opened fire on the two employees, who came from India.
Rotorcraft

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)
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Rotorcraft

UPS Tests Rooftop Drone Delivery System for Packages

The Workhorse Group 'HorseFly' octocopter flew a preset, autonomous route to deliver a package, then returned to its host UPS vehicle.
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