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Calquin Helicopters Leases Airbus AS350 B3 For Andes Operations

The new helicopter will complete utility missions in the Andes Mountains.
Charter & Fractional

OneJet Positions for Growth with Fred Reid on Board

Fred Reid brings a mix of business aviation and airline experience to his role as he helps provide guidance on OneJet services.
Regulations and Government

CL604 Charter Copilot Allegedly Tries To Fly Drunk

The pilot was taken into custody, and subsequently fired by his employer.
Airlines

IATA Presses Egypt To Release Blocked Airline Revenues

IATA says that Egyptian foreign currency exchange restrictions have resulted in $275 million of airline revenues being trapped in the country.
Rotorcraft

Moody's Downgrades Credit Rating for Helo Operator Erickson

Credit rating agency Moody's downgraded Erickson's $355 million bond debt two full notches to Caa3, assigning it a very high credit risk.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Seeks To Restart Aborted MRJ Ferry Flight

MRJ pilots returned the first prototype to Mitsubishi's base in Nagoya after encountering issues with the regional jet's air management system.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Broker Helps Save the Day for Rescued Dogs

Flight was financially sponsored by equestrian and animal lover Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: New U.S. IFR Flight Plan Format Coming in 2017

Pilots need to familiarize themselves with the new codes, which are intended to maximize efficiency in the National Airspace System.
Safety

Jeppesen Previews SID/STAR Charts Improvements

Improvements to the arrival and departure charts include introducing colors to identify what pilot’s consider to be the most pertinent information.
Aircraft

Cessna Moving Caravan Production to Independence Plant

Cessna has been building Caravans in Wichita continuously since it received FAA approval for the type in 1984.
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Rotorcraft

First H175 Delivered in the Americas

H175 will be used by Mexico's Transportes Aéreos Pegaso for oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico
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TAM AE Impulsiona seu Papel Ampliado como Rosto da Textron no Brasil

Uma linha inteira de aeronaves da família Textron está em amostra na exibição da TAM AE na LABACE.
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DAC International Receives Mexican STC

The Mexican civil aviation authority approved DAC for the installation of the Esterline CMA-6800 Display.

Projetos de Aeroportos Brasileiros Estagnados por Recessão Aguda

O progresso em um número de projetos de aeroportos brasileiros sofreu desaceleração.
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AG Brasileira Sofre Acentuada Queda de Tráfego, Segundo Dados da ATC

Com a ausência de um anuário da ABAG em 2016, a única fonte de dados sobre o tráfego da aviação executiva brasileira é a Decea.
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Aviação Executiva Esperançosa Mesmo com Queda de Números na LABACE

Organizadores da LABACE de 2016 em São Paulo apresentaram algumas estatísticas precisas sobre a atual situação da indústria da aviação executiva do Brasil.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Challenger 650 Makes Mexican Service Debut

The latest entry in Bombardier's large cabin Challenger family was delivered to a Mexican customer
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Rotorcraft

New Orders Show Latin American Rotorcraft Market Still Alive, Says Bell

This week at LABACE, Bell Helicopter is displaying a VIP-configured 429, a 407GXP and a mockup of the new 505.
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Arrives in São Paulo to Make LABACE Debut

Dassault's new Falcon 8X should be ready to enter service in Brazil during the fourth quarter of this year when local type certification is complete.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Forecasts Region's Bizjet Demand

In its annual 10-year market forecast, Bombardier sees a demand for nearly 800 bizjets over the next decade in Latin America
Regulations and Government

Staffing, Screening Issues Addressed, TSA Tells Airline Pilots

The Transportation Security Administration has plugged staffing gaps that caused long lines at airport security checkpoints this summer.
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Regulations and Government

Brazilian Bizav Hopes for Rebound as LABACE Numbers Drop

Organizers of the 2016 LABACE show in São Paulo presented some stark statistics on the state of Brazil's business aviation industry.
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Aircraft

Japan's ANA Grounds Some 787s for Engine Inspections

The carrier cancelled several domestic flights, reportedly due to concern over turbine blade corrosion of the 787's Rolls-Royce engines.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths

Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.
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Safety

Nall Report: Helicopter Safety Record Mixed

Fatal accidents and fatalities increase for both commercial and non-commercial helicopter operations.
Airports

Bizav Rises To The Olympic Challenge, But Traffic Breaks No Records

Brazil's business aviation community did a good job of handling traffic associated with Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Games.
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Accidents

NTSB Investigating Inflight Collision with Object

The Ameriflight pilot discovered a 12-inch section of the vertical stabilizer missing after an unidentified object struck his airplane.

NBAA 2017 Bizav Regional Forums Return to Florida, NYC

One-day forums bring together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel.
Aircraft

Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo

The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. House Rep. LaHood Champions Small Airports

The former Transportation Secretary's Ray LaHood son, Rep. Darin LaHood partners with AOPA on general aviation round table.