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FBOs

Paragon Adds Trio to FBO Network

The group of independent FBOs formed in 2011, now numbers 28 members.
Regulations and Government

NATA Evolves Under New Management Structure

Hiller expects a roll out of a number of new products and services to support the association's advocacy efforts.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Advances, On Track for 2017 Approval

Gulfstream Aerospace’s long-range, large-cabin G500 program continues to advance toward anticipated FAA certification next year.
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Aircraft

Japan’s First F-35 Rolls Off Lockheed Martin Production Line

Recent events include sensor-to-shooter test, and prospects for a block buy and a new or upgraded engine.
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Aircraft

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450
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Charter & Fractional

EJM To Exit Third-party MRO Biz, Downsizing Two Shops

The move comes as the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary exits the third-party aircraft maintenance business.
FBOs

Volo Aviation Adds New York FBO

The location at the Candian border town of Ogdensburg will soon be servicing both commerical and general aviation traffic.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Orders First Three Production MQ-4C Tritons

The service plans to deploy the RQ-4B Global Hawk maritime derivative unmanned aircraft system in late 2017.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Pushes for 100-Mbps In-flight Connectivity by 2018

New ground-based technology will boost connectivity speeds for business and commercial aircraft
Airlines

Lufthansa to Complete Brussels Airlines Take Over

German company to take remaining 55 percent of SN Airholding through exercise of call option
Safety

GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety

GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.
Airports

FAA Opens Investigation into SMO Eviction Notices

NBAA, AOPA seek to join Appeal of case over fate of SMO as the FAA strongly recommended the city to vacate the eviction notices.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream To Drop G150, Focus on Large Bizjet Market

The G150—a derivative of the G100/Astra SPX—is manufactured under contract by Israel Aerospace Industries in Tel Aviv.
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ATC

FAA Accelerates Data Communications Roll Out to ATC Towers

The FAA says its Data Comm program to implement text messaging between pilots and controllers is two years ahead of schedule.
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Accidents

Prosecutors Say MH17 Shot Down from Pro-Russian Territory

BUK missile system identified as the weapon used
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Avionics

Bombardier Wave Now Available for Retrofit in Globals

The first customer aircraft retrofitted with the Wave system installed within Bombardier’s network was recently performed at the Singapore service center.
Aircraft

Boeing To Help Develop Supplier ‘Ecosystem’ in Morocco

Company has agreed to reach out to 120 suppliers to help kingdom develop aerospace sector
Aircraft

Mixed Prospects for Boeing Military Aircraft

New F-15 and F-18 exports seem likely, but uncertain requirements affect prospects for KC-46 tanker and 737 derivatives.
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Safety

Bombardier Celebrates Safety Standdown 20th Anniversary

More than 9,000 aviation industry professionals have attended the free Bombardier Safety Standdown.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AviationManuals Acquires Maximum Manuals

With acquisition, company expands into Aircraft Minimum Equipment Lists.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel To Provide P&WC Baffle Replacements

The SB is classified as a heavy maintenance input.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Adds Beechjet Engines to Rotable Program

The company claims the solution is tailored to the client's specific needs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron OKs Western Aircraft as Authorized Mx Facility

The approval covers the Beechcraft King Air 90, 200/250 and 300/350.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Geneva Adds EASA Part 145 Extension

The new approvals cover the Challenger 604 and 605 at Basel.

Embraer To Shave Nearly 1,500 Workers Via Buyouts

Embraer announced the Voluntary Dismissal Program last month, saying its was part of an effort to save $200 million.
Avionics

Taiwan ADS-B Delayed to December 2019

China was forced to delay compliance because it became clear that there would be an insufficient number of aircraft not appropriately equipped by year-end.
Charter & Fractional

Wijet To Buy Blink, Creating Largest VLJ Air Taxi Firm

Blink and Wijet have operations in London, Paris and northern Italy.

Latest UBS Index Paints Improving Bizjet Market Picture

Latest UBS Index increased 10 percent from the previous survey, led by small cabin market gains.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A330neo in Toulouse

Trent 7000-powered version of A330-300 widebody takes shape
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Safety

Bizav 'Has Long Way To Go on Safety,' Says NBAA Chief

The Safety Standdown is an opportunity “to for us to move beyond the reactive, find ways to use the data to identify challenges and mitigate them."
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