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Charter & Fractional

HNA Launches General Aviation Portal in China

“Air Community” has the largest network of business jet and helicopter charters, industrial parks and flight training centers, among other services.
Avionics

Garmin Offering G5000H for Sikorsky S-70s

Global Aviation Solutions expects certification of the G5000H in the UH-60A/L and S-70 helicopters next year.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-12 NG Deliveries Rise 30 Percent

Notably, the general aviation unit accounted for 55.6 percent of total revenues at the company—its largest share since 2012, Pilatus said.
Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Air Force, Navy Approve Latest F-35 Logistics Software

The Autonomic Logistics Information System Version 2.0.2 software update was originally planned for completion last summer.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FlightSafety Tailors New Program for Mx Managers

The program expands upon FlightSafety's suite of professional development programs aimed at maintenance professionals and technicians.
Airports

Santa Monica Advances Runway Shortening Project

By December, the city of Santa Monica hopes to complete the project to shorten the runway at Santa Monica Airport to 3,500 feet.
Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: U.S. Aero Industry Uneasy Over Trump's Mexico Tariff

It remains unclear whether U.S. President Trump will fulfill his pledge to introduce a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from Mexico.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Study Assesses Injury Potential of Drone Striking Person

The study by the FAA's ASSURE center of excellence suggests the potential of serious injury is less than for firmer objects of similar mass.
Aircraft

Dassault Has Full Set of London City Approvals with 8X

The approval for LCY operations comes less than seven months since the trijet entered service this past October.
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Regulations and Government

ICAO Encourages Bizav Engagement, Flexible Rules

ICAO's Creamer posed a "call for action" for bizav stakeholder involvement and said the agency is willing to work to expand use of more flexible rules.
Accidents

Norwegian Authorities Fault Super Puma Gearbox in Fatal Crash

In the 2016 crash the main rotor separated from the aircraft; the investigation continues.

Boeing Charges Bombardier with ‘Dumping’ C Series into U.S.

Says Canadian company won Delta order by pricing airplane well below manufacturing cost
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Engines

FAST™ Solution: Pratt and Whitney Canada’s Advanced Data-Driven Diagnostics and Prognostics Help Operators Manage All Aspects of Engine Health - Sponsor Content

FAST™ Solution: Pratt and Whitney Canada’s Advanced Data-Driven Diagnostics and Prognostics Help Operators Manage All Aspects of Engine Health - Sponsor Content
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Rotorcraft

Uber Invests in Plans for Electric VTOL Air Taxi Network

Uber Invests in Plans for Electric VTOL Air Taxi Network
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Charter & Fractional

Delta Teams with Blade on Manhattan-JFK Helo Flights

Blade’s Bounce on-demand service to JFK starts at $695 for the whole helicopter (typically an Astar) and $195 for per-seat scheduled service.
Safety

FAA Cautions on Commercial-off-the-shelf Checklists

Use of COTS or personal checklists should be meticulously compared with manufacturer checklists, the FAA advises.
Avionics

L3's CRT-to-LCD Retrofit Approved for Legacy Bizcraft

Besides improved reliability, the displays have lower power requirements and can achieve a reduction in weight per cockpit of up to 20 to 25 pounds.

Frasca Placing Business Aircraft FTDs in Paris, Japan

Frasca delivered a Cesna Citation Mustang trainer to DV Training in Paris and will hand over an Airbus H125 trainer in October to Aero Asahi in Japan.
Rotorcraft

Deliveries, Orders Surge at Airbus Helicopters

Civil helicopter deliveries increased to 78 in the quarter, up from 56 in the same period last year.
Aircraft

Pratt PW1100G Performance Not Satisfactory, Says Airbus CFO

A320 delivery schedule for 2017 still heavily backloaded due to engine problems
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FBOs

Hangar Done, Washington State FBO Eyes a New Terminal

A major upgrade project at Seattle-area Tacoma Narrows Aviation will see the company move into a brand new terminal.
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MBDA Gears Up Production of New Air Defense Missile

The Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) will defend British warships and troops
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Celebrates Newest Addition to FBO Network

The backing of Jet Aviation will strengthen the IAD's facility's appeal to the international market, says long-time GM John Hovis.
Aircraft

Dassault Could Launch New Falcon Jet Later This Year

“We are now readying the launch of a new Falcon jet, which will offer characteristics determined by our market studies and technological capabilities.”
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Argus Releases Redesigned CompAir Aircraft Comparison Tool

The software, developed with AirPower Software, allows users to compare aircraft cost, performance, history and metrics.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Readies Third G600, G500 Shows Endurance

The third G600 is set for flight today, while the G500 recently logged its longest flight at 10 hours and six minutes.
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Aircraft

Bombardier CS100 Gains Steep-Approach Approvals

EASA certification allows Swiss International Airlines to fly into London City Airport
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mississippi Is New Base of Homeland Security Drone Testing

After a competitive selection process, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security chose Mississippi for a program orginally started in Oklahoma.
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Aircraft

As Deliveries Climb, Gulfstream Bucks Industry Trend

Thanks to the more favorable mix at Gulfstream, first-quarter revenues soared to $2.074 billion, while profits climbed $111 million, to $443 million.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SAFO Issued for Thunder Airmotive-serviced Accessories

The FAA charges the California-based MRO continued to return aircraft parts to service after its air agency certificate was yanked in 2013.