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Rotorcraft

HeliJet Operates a Scheduled Helicopter Airline with Sikorsky’s S-76C+

HeliJet Operates a Scheduled Helicopter Airline with Sikorsky’s S-76C+
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Avionics

Garmin Pilot Improves Global Features

New versions of Garmin's Pilot app are available for both the iOS and Android platforms.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Marine Corps' CH-53K King Stallion Nears Production

Program leaders awaited the go-ahead to begin low-rate initial production of the estimated $26 billion acquisition from the Pentagon.
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FBOs

Signature Enhances Loyalty Program for Avgas Customers

Under its upgraded plan, pilots are now rewarded with 10 Signature TailWins rewards points for every gallon of 100LL purchased.
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Aircraft

Embraer Hands Over First Phenom 100EV

Announced at EAA AirVenture 2016, the 100EV is an upgraded Phenom 100 with Garmin G3000 avionics and more powerful engines.
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Aircraft

Textron Announces Online Build-your-own TTx Feature

Buyers choose paint, interior, avionics options and other extras.

Business Aviation 'Trailblazer' Chuck McKinnon Dies

McKinnon founded and managed IBM's flight department for nearly 25 years.
Charter & Fractional

UberChoppers Offered during NCAA Finals in Phoenix

$99 per passenger fee includes one-way UberX ground transport in the Phoenix area to the Glendale Airport.
Avionics

Elbit, FAA To Study Flight Vision Systems for Helos

Results of the study will be used to evaluate the overall contribution of EFVS technology to flight safety and operational effectiveness for helicopters.
Aircraft

EliteJets Accepts Milestone 400th Embraer Phenom 300

EliteJets also took delivery of another Phenom 300, S/N 403, on the same day, bringing its all-Embraer fleet to four of the light jets and one Legacy 500.
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Avionics

Aspen Lowers VFR PFD Price During April

Price of the Aspen Avionics VFR PFD has been lowered to $3,995 during the month of April.
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Masters Tournament Ramps Up Georgia Aviation Activity

From April 6 through 9, Wheels Up will utilize FBOs at Daniel Field Airport and Augusta Regional Airport to operate approximately 200 flights.
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Sun 'n' Fun 2017 Opens Tomorrow

Numerous safety, education and informational seminars will also be held throughout the week.
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Sumwalt Takes Reins of NTSB as Vice Chair, Acting Chair

The shift in leadership roles comes as Bella Dinh-Zarr's two-year term as vice chairman expired on March 29.
FBOs

Signature Departs SNA but Continues Fight

Signature argues that the leasehold bidding process was illegal.

Continental Motors Group To Build Facility in Alabama

As part of the company's 3-year investment program in Mobile, Alabama, the 225,000 sq. ft. facility will focus on advanced engine and parts manufacturing.
FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2017: Worldwide Results

The economic climate may change, but service remains king.
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Regulations and Government

Chao, Shuster Lead ATC Fact-Finding Mission to Canada

The U.S. delegation visited Ottawa to discuss Canada's transfer of ATC system ownership and management to Nav Canada.
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Aircraft

Boeing Flies 787-10 for the First Time

Biggest Dreamliner takes off from Boeing’s facilities in Charleston, South Carolina; company to base flight testing in Washington State
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Aircraft

Two Latest Mooney Models Get FAA Papers

Turbo Ovation Ultra and normally aspirated Acclaim Ultra expected to begin deliveries "almost immediately."
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Avionics

Checklists, Glide Advisor, Map Shapes Released in ForeFlight 9

ForeFlight's new version 9 includes customizable checklists in the Basic Plus and Pro Plus packages.
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Aircraft

First Flight of Airbus A319neo Finishes Hours Ahead of 787-10

Five-hour maiden mission starts in Hamburg, ends in Toulouse
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics, Dynetics Advance 'Gremlins' UAS Concepts

Under the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program, the companies will advance their concepts to preliminary design stage.
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Aircraft

Leonardo Names Alabama Site for Assembling T-100 Jets

The Italian manufacturer and its U.S. subsidiary DRS Technologies are competing for the U.S. Air Force's T-X training jet requirement.
Avionics

Garmin Visual Approach Now Available on GTN 650/750

A free software upgrade for the Garmin GTN 650/750 navigators adds a number of new features, including visual approach guidance.
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FBOs

Facing Deadline To Leave SNA, Signature Turns to Courts

Signature is planning to exit SNA tomorrow, but filed a write of mandate seeking relief from a Superior Court in Orange County.
Avionics

New Digital Garmin Audio Panels Are Easy Upgrade

Garmin's new all-digital GMA 345/342 audio panels will be available in April and offer new sound quality, 3-D audio, split-com, and other features.
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Aircraft

Brazil's Bizjet Fleet Declined 5 Percent in 2016

The overall general aviation (GA) fleet in Brazil logged 0.1 percent growth last year, but GA operations dropped 11 percent year-over-year.
FBOs

Phillips 66 Adds More FBOs To Its Roster

The Petroleum refiner supports the largest network of FBOs in the U.S.
Aircraft

HondaJet Adds Taipei, Hong Kong to Greater China Visit

Honda is evaluating the Chinese market for sales potential.