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Charter & Fractional

U.S. Market Boost Leads to Mixed Results at Gama Aviation

Strong growth in the U.S. market compensated for a dip in revenues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for bizav services group Gama Aviation.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Roars Back to Life in August

All aircraft categories saw increases last month, with large-cabin jets leading the way with a 6.1-percent year-over-year surge.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Set To Extend U.S. Gov't Funding Until December

A full transportation funding bill, including the fiscal 2017 FAA budget, could be considered in December.
FBOs

MJets Opens $8.6M FBO Complex in Thai Capital

MJets has made a significant investment in infrastructure at the Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.
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Avionics

Duncan Launches Three-day TDR-94 Transponder Turntime

With proper scheduling the process should take one day, says Duncan.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Luxivair SBD

Traffic on the rise at San Bernardino facility
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Suspends Flight Operations of Some F-35As

Insulating material around an avionics cooling line in a fuel tank was found to be shedding, the F-35 Joint Program Office said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone World Show Builds On Ascent of Commercial UAS

The second annual Drone World Expo show will be held in San Jose, California, from November 15-16.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. East, West Converge as Drone Advisory Committee Meets

The committee of senior-level executives that will advise the FAA in further introducing drones held its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C.
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China’s L-15 Jet Displayed by Zambia In South Africa

At the Africa Aerospace and Defence Show, the first export examples were shown equipped with Chinese weapons
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Business Aviation Ready For Fourth Quarter Push to Recover a Shaky 2016

Business Aviation Ready For Fourth Quarter Push to Recover a Shaky 2016
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Avionics

Astronautics Contracted by FAA for Cybersecurity Research

The research program covers three phases and will last nearly a year and will be done at Astronautics's Milwaukee headquarters.
Regulations and Government

ICAO's Carbon-Offsetting Scheme Not Adequate, Groups Say

The International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation calls for revisions to global market-based measure scheme ICAO's assembly will consider.
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Martin Hiller Becomes NATA President

The NATA board dropped acting from the title, and also promoted Deere and Obitts.
Regulations and Government

Survey: Nearly 50% Might Sell Bizcraft if User Fees Implemented

Looking at the Presidential slate, half believe that Donald Trump would act in the best interests of business aviation.
Avionics

FAA ADS-B Rebate Program Goes Live

Operators need to equip by January 1, 2020.
Avionics

Gogo Adds New Router Options

The company is currently testing routers that interface with its systems.
Aircraft

Beechcraft Hawker 400XPr Upgrade STC'd by FAA

Upgrade includes winglets, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 retrofit avionics and replacement Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines.
FBOs

Talon Air Joins Signature FBO Network as Affiliate

Talon Air's facility at Republic Airport includes more than 100,000-sq-ft of hangar, executive terminal and office space.

ATC Privatization Fight Not Over, Bolen Says at Forum

The association is hosting a regional forum at HPN.
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Regulations and Government

Iran Has Huge Potential for Bizav, but Hurdles Remain

The lifting of nuclear-related sanctions on Iran earlier this year won’t have immediate benefits for business aviation, though.
Avionics

Elbit Unveils Another High-spec Sensor System

The SPECTRO XR is a long-range, multispectral sensor ball for ISR and targeting, with a launch customer
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet To Open Private Terminal in U.S. Northeast

The facility will have room for the fractional to position 15 aircraft near its Northeast customers.
Avionics

TrueNorth Intros Simphone Pro and Upgrade Program

The new TrueNorth Simphone Pro is available with or without dual Iridium voice and data channels.
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Rotorcraft

Claims Court Sides with Leonardo in Army Row

The case could set a legal precedent on armed forces' buying decisions.
Avionics

Industry Tackling Avionics Complexity Issues

The vast capabilities of modern technology are having a profound effect on cockpit avionics design.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mitre Names Winners of Counter-Drone System Challenge

The research and development organization invited companies to demonstrate systems that detect and stop small drones weight under five pounds.
FBOs

Oklahoma Airport To Assume FBO Operations

Declining fuel sales as a result of limited access for large-aircraft prompted the operator to withdraw.
Airports

Virginia Airport Awaits FAA Ruling on Runway

All traffic at ORF has been on the main runway since July.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Lawmakers To Fix Ex-Im Limits

The Ex-Im bank's governing board does not have the required number of directors to approve transactions over $10 million.