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Boeing Remains Bullish on U.S.-China Trade Relations

CEO Muilenburg applauds calls for tax and regulatory reform
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Secures FAA OK For Light Helo ADS-B Retrofit

Vector is offering the L-3 Lynx NTG-9000 and Garmin GTX-345 transponder.
FBOs

American Aero, Fort Worth Give Facilities Makeover

The newly refurbished 85,000-sq.-ft. administrative building was the result of a public/private partnership.

StandardAero Completes Falcon 900EX Retrofit

The aircraft received a full Elite II avionics upgrade and was delivered to a Seattle-based operator three days early.

Former TAG Executive Wells Takes Helm of Quest Aircraft

Wells, a 40-year industry veteran, succeeds Sam Wells, who retired recently after a 50-year career in aviation.
Security

NBAA Kicks Off Inaugural Bizav Security Conference

Because security has always been a core priority for business aviation, additional federal regulations might not necessarily yield any better security.
Aircraft

Textron Cuts Legacy Production Rates

Latitude production will be up 30 percent, offsetting drop off in legacy models.
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Aircraft

Russia and India Negotiating Su-30 Combat Jet Support Deal

Goal is to improve availability, which has not been good, Indians say.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Balances F-35 Cost Reduction, Profit Goals

The manufacturer is close to concluding a contract for F-35 low-rate initial production lot 10, CEO Marillyn Hewson told analysts.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Readies Challenger 850 SE for ADS-B

The installation combined a Canadian-developed STC and a Rockwell Collins STC to prepare the aircraft for WAAS/LPV and bring it into ADS-B OUT compliance.
FBOs

New FBO Chain Launches, Buys Illinois Facility

Stellar Aviation Group, a new FBO network started by three former Galaxy Aviation executives, has acquired the Horizon Aviation FBO in Springfield, Ill.
Regulations and Government

Commerce Committee Clears Chao Nomination

The full Senate is expected to act on the nomination shortly.
Airlines

Irish Regional Carrier CityJet Acquires SAS Subsidiary Cimber

CityJet also placed a conditional order with Bombardier for up to 10 new CRJ900 regional jets.
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Infinity Aircraft Expands Mx Services into Chicago Area

Customers can now receive IAS services such as pre-purchase inspections, avionics installation and scheduled inspections at the B. Coleman Aviation FBO.

IAD, HEF Traffic Jumps, but Smooth Ops for Inauguration

More than 300 business aircraft parked at Dulles and another 100 at Manassas during the inauguration.
Airlines

James Hogan To Step Down as Etihad CEO

Move comes as part of a “controlled restructuring.”
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Gulfstream G280 Sets New Speed Record

The aircraft flew 2,257 nm from Carlsbad, California, to Kalaoa, Hawaii, in 4 hours and 47 minutes at Mach 0.84
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Rotorcraft

Flight Physiology Course To Be Held at Heli-Expo 2017

session will focus on the latest research and developments on topics that over the years have led to numerous helicopter accidents and pilot deaths.
Aircraft

Spike Aero To Fly Subsonic Prototype of SSBJ This Year

The scale prototype of its S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet will demonstrate low-speed aerodynamic flight characteristics.
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Avionics

Lufthansa Technik STCs Dual Ka-band Radome for BBJ1/2

The solution provides onboard high-speed internet, TV connections and a tail-view video feed.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Retrenchment Settles Fate of Orders for A350-800s, 787s

Russian flag carrier sharpens focus on current widebody fleet

AirSprint Enrolls Legacy 450s in Honeywell Mx Plan

Honeywell's Maintenance Service Plan provides support for engines and APUs at some 180 service centers around the world.
FBOs

Jetex Unveils FBO at Dubai’s New Airport

Jetex Unveils FBO at Dubai’s New Airport
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JetNet Adding Live-aircraft Tracking to Aerodex

Users can see FAA-registered flights with activity from England, Ireland, Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean in real time.
Charter & Fractional

GI Aviation Launches PC-12 Operations in Dubai

“GI Aviation is the first company to operate [the PC-12] in the region and is pioneering an all-new business model for the Gulf,” said CEO Marios Belidis.
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Accidents

King Air Crash Kills Brazil's 'Car Wash' Judge

Rain and low visibility were reported in the area at the time, and witnesses reported seeing the turboprop twin in a steep bank before it hit the water.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed Again, This Time for Two Years

Changes to certain systems and electrical configurations to push back EIS to mid-2020
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Charter & Fractional

All-you-can-fly Bizjet Service To Start in Germany

JetEight’s initial focus will be on Europe and will use “small private jets from lower-traffic terminals,” but also VIP terminals at major airports.
Accidents

Failure to Find MH370 Leaves Critical Questions Unanswered

Coincidentally, a leaked Malaysian police report that describes the captain’s simulation of a flight over the Indian Ocean resurfaces
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Regulations and Government

Union Files Petition to Organize Boeing South Carolina Plant

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is making second effort to organize the assembly facility for 787 Dreamliners.