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Airports

Atlantic Aviation Meets the NBAA 2016 Challenge

An inside refresh readies this venerable FBO for a sold-out NBAA static display crowd.
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GlobalAir Launches Redesigned Aircraft Sales Site

The “Aircraft for Sale” section on the company’s website is just the beginning of the revamp.
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FBOs

Miami-Area FBO Set to Debut New Development

Opa-Locka Executive-based Fontainebleau Aviation’s new expansion project will nearly double the size of the service provider’s complex.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Life Cycle Cost 16.2 Upgrade is Available

Conklin & de Decker’s upgrade for the financial planning software includes data for new aircraft and a five-year analysis format.
Training and Workforce

NBAA Convention Highlights YoPro Group

Besides holding events at this year’s NBAA show, the Young Professionals group is expanding to international conventions.
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Safety

The Business Case for Safety Management Systems

Convincing the executive suite that safety pays dividends.
Aircraft

Airbus Under Pressure To Meet 2016 Delivery Goals

Company plans heavily ‘backloaded’ delivery schedule in fourth quarter
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Doubles Fleet Size in Just Three Years

The Malta-based company has more than doubled its fleet in three years, going from 32 jets at the end of 2013 to the current 70.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Deliveries Drop Off During 'Production Transition'

However, the company said order intake at Gulfstream was “the strongest third quarter since 2011.”

Amstat: Pre-Owned Bizjet Market Weakens in 2016

Transactions are slowing, prices are dipping and inventories are increasing.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aero Folds American Jet into Company Portfolio

Michael Saso sold American Jet after 45 years with the company.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation: No Connectivity Now an AOG Issue

In-flight connectivity is now so important that its outage could be enough to ground an airplane, in the eyes of operators.
Engines

StandardAero and Cycle Aviation Ink Support Deal

Ariz.-based StandardAero will provide PT-6 turboprop engine service at two East Coast Cycle Aviation MRO locations.

NBAA's 2016 Convention Set to Return to Orlando

This year's show is expected to draw some 27,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Able Help Desk To Provide After-hours AOG Support

The expanded services comes less than a year after Textron acquired the company.

NBAA 2016, CAN Soiree To Feature Political Duo

James Carville and Mary Matalin will be prominent figures at the NBAA Convention and NBAA/Corporate Angel Network Soiree on November 2.
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Regulations and Government

East Hampton Sends Criminal Summonses to Operators

The town has begun enforcing an 18-month-old noise ordinance that is under challenge before FAA and the courts.

Aviation Legend Bob Hoover Flies West

Jimmy Doolittle and Chuck Yeager have described Hoover as the greatest stick-and-rudder pilot who ever lived.
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Avionics

Bizav a 'Focus' Area of Combined Collins-B/E Aerospace

Company eyes market of more than 20,000 business jets, estimating $200,000 to more than $1 million of “opportunity” per aircraft.
Airports

UK Government Approves London Heathrow Expansion

Estimates third runway will generate £61 billion in economic benefit
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ATC

Airbus Subsidiary Updates Military ATC at German Airfields

Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security is replacing 30-year-old radars at 20 airfields with the ASR aerodrome surveillance radar.
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Avionics

Garmin Announces Excel/XLS G5000 Flight Deck Mod

Garmin touchscreen-controlled G5000 flight deck will be available for Citation Excel/XLS in 2018.
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Airlines

IATA DG Calls For Further Regulatory Reform in India

Speaks out on deficiencies of country’s regulatory structure
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Avionics

Columbia Avionics Certifies ADS-B OUT for 560XL

These Columbia Avionics STCs bring ADS-B OUT solutions to a variety of Citation models.
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Aircraft

Raytheon Names U.S. Site for Assembling T-100 Trainers

The manufacturer would assemble the M-346 Master variant in Meridian, Miss., if it wins the U.S. Air Force's T-X competition.
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Aircraft

Embraer Settles Corruption Probe for $205 Million

Six-year investigation finds wrongdoing in four separate deals
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ATC

Hong Kong Intl. Airport Tightens Bizav Slot Policy

Aimed at curbing abuses to the system at the world's third busiest airport, GA operators will now have to have all reservations confirmed in advance.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Wins FAA PMA, EASA Part 145 Approvals

Company received parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, as well as EASA Part 145 repair station designation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Strikes $8.3 Billion Deal for B/E

Combined entity would employ 30,000 workers, produce $8.1 billion in revenues and offer a spectrum of cabin and cockpit offerings.

NBAA/CAN Soiree Adds E-bidding to Auction Fundraiser

Items to be auctioned include two orchestra seats to see Hamilton as part of New York City broadway trip.