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Regulations and Government

Appeals Court Blocks HTO Restriction

The court finds that East Hampton must comply with federal laws regarding the imposition of local airport noise restrictions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Thales Names CRS Jet Spares as Distributor

Agreement authorizes CRS to provide sales, service and technical support in the aftermarket for the generator on the Bombardier Challenger 300/350.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Flagship Global 7000 Takes To The Sky

The first flight sets in motion a flight-test campaign that is expected to encompass five aircraft and place the type into service by late 2018.
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Fuel

RocketRoute Aims To Be 'Amazon of Aviation'

Following Air BP taking a stake, the flight planning platform/app company sees a broad marketplace strategy as the secret to winning pilot users.
FBOs

Marathon Jet Center Sees Increase in Aircraft Traffic

With the return of customs service to the Florida Keys gateway, the company is planning on making more improvements.
Rotorcraft

AAG Adds Three Sikorsky S-76s to Program

The new aircraft will operate in New York and New Jersey.
FBOs

Sterling Group Adds to New Lynx FBO Network

Launched at the end of September, the private-equity fund owned chain is the latest player in the FBO consolidation market
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Aircraft

Indonesian Fighter Requirements Aired at Local Show

At the Indodefence event in Jakarta, key discussions involved boosting the country’s aerospace industry.
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Rotorcraft

Naval Combat Version of H225M Flight-tested in Brazil

The Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters is doing the development to help meet technology transfer goals
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Airlines

Air France-KLM To Launch New Long-Haul Airline

Plan designed to fend off competition from Gulf state powers
Accidents

NTSB Cites Wind, Unstabilized Approach in CL601 Fatal

Weather at the time of the accident “was near or in exceedance of the aircraft’s maximum tailwind and crosswind component for landing.”
Regulations and Government

FAA Warns of Inaccurate ETAs in Oceanic Airspace

The SAFO suggests a reliable way to maintain an accurate ETA in the FMS.
Safety

FlightSafety Announces Master Aviator Program for Helos

The program involves two advanced aircraft-specific courses and four elective courses.
FBOs

TNA Displays Smart Semi-robotic Tugs

Florida-based distributor of German-made tugs says equipment can effectively increase hangar or ramp space up to 40 percent.
Avionics

Latitude Technologies Announces New Patents, Contracts and Employees

Trifectas are rare, and gratifying. This year at NBAA Latitude Technologies gets its own.
Training and Workforce

Cessna 150 Raffle Raises Funds for Boeing Stearman Rebuild

That’s some kind of magic, turning a cute little Cessna trainer into the parts and pieces of a Boeing Stearman.
FBOs

Fort Lauderdale’s Banyan Air Service Gets Mexican Certification

Holding civil aviation authority for maintenance from numerous countries is one key to Banyan Air Service success.
Training and Workforce

TrainingPort Reups with AirSprint, Intros Cabin Attendant Training

Company intros cabin attendant training, renews contract with Canadian fleet operator.
Avionics

CBAA Launches Canadian Schedulers and Dispatchers Scholarship

Hoping to pull youth into all aspects of aviation, CBAA creates a scholarship for schedulers and dispatchers.
Avionics

TechnicAir to Further Develop ADS-B STC

The BBA Aviation company has acquired the rights to a King Air ADS-B STC from FreeFlight, allowing the companies to develop it in partnership.
Aircraft

Esterline Supplies Longitude Cockpit Controls

Luminated cockpit controls are being supplied to Cessna by Esterline Control & Communication Systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ACJ320 Gets First Aircraft VoIP Installation

Installation performed as part of heavy maintenance check at Airbus Corporate Jet Centre.
Avionics

Pentastar Unveils Wireless Charging Unit

Wireless charging allows for less cluttered business aircraft cabins, according to Pentastar and its partner Cobalt Aerospace.
FBOs

W Aviation to Highlight Venezuela Link

As it works on expanding its Fort Lauderdale FBO, the company is introducing its second location, in Venezuela.

New Apps Provides Real-Time Parts Tracking

Network Logistics provides mission critical shipments for business aviation companies.
Avionics

Bob Hoover Honored at NBAA 2016

Just a week after his death at 94 from natural causes, NBAA pays tribute to the distinguished airman at its opening sessions.
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Jeff Lee Takes New Role with FlightSafety

Lee has a 25-year legacy of managing large flight departments.
Avionics

CAE Announces Training Advances

CAE received an endorsement from Dassault aviation, unveiled its customer web portal and announced training advances at the NBAA Convention.
Training and Workforce

EAA AirVenture spirit puts the show on the road

If you can’t go to EAA’s AirVenture, maybe a virtual visit is in order.
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Charter & Fractional

ExcelAire Opens Teterboro Base

Charter management company plans base, fleet expansions.