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Rotorcraft

Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver

Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Performs First Run of UltraFan Gearbox

Event marks start of testing at company's Attitude Rig in Dahlewitz, Germany
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ATC

FAA Declares Steady Progress on NextGen ATC Modernization

The agency says the U.S. national airspace system is becoming more efficient as a result of the long-running NextGen ATC modernization effort.
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Safety

Global Aerospace To Offer UPRT and LOC-I Benefits

Through its new partnership with Prevailance Aerospace, the insurance provider is enhancing its SM4 Safety Program.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Expands Portfolio with Brokerage Services

QS Partners will help clients to buy or sell whole aircraft.
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Aircraft

End of an Era: Gulfstream To Cease G450 Production in 2018

Move comes as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450.
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Bombardier To Lay Off 7,500 More Workers

Some reductions will be offset by "strategic" hiring in programs such as the CSeries and Global 7000.
Aircraft

Flybys at the Reno Air Races

Flybys at the Reno Air Races
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ATC

Raytheon Advances JPALS Landing System for F-35B/Cs

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps plan to reach early operational capability of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System in 2018.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Continues Ascent, Says Argus

Business aircraft flying in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada last month jumped 4.6 percent year-over-year.
Aircraft

Textron: Bizjet Market in Early Stages of Recovery

During the third quarter, Textron Aviation delivered 41 business jets, up four year-over-year.
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Regulations and Government

TSB Repeats Call for Voice, Data Recorders on Bizjets

Only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers must have a cockpit voice recorder.
Aircraft

Pacific Aerospace To Open J-V Assembly Plant in China

Joint venture expects to produce up to 100 P-750 turboprop singles and other PAC models a year from the new Changzhou plant for Chinese customers.
Airports

Santa Monica To Detail FBO Plans, Response to 'Threats'

The city retained Aeroplex to develop a plan for a new city-run FBO.
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Aircraft

Textron’s Scorpion Tactical Jet Drops Weapons

The private venture still lacks a launch customer, but could fulfill the close air support role in the U.S. Air Force.
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Aircraft

New Standard Airbus Tanker Makes First Flight

The A330MRTT is receiving various upgrades, and new ISR missions are being investigated.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Demonstrates Automation Aboard Caravan

The Alias system is designed to reduce cockpit workload by conducting the functions of a second pilot.
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Avionics

ARINCDirect and TrueNorth Partner on Airborne Data Router

Data router integrates connectivity throughout the aircraft, allowing passengers to use their own devices for email, web browsing and video streaming.
Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Government Eases Access for Aircraft Mx in Cuba

ARSA praised change as putting safety in front of politics.
Engines

Full GE9X Engine Completes First Round of Ground Testing

Preparations underway for ice testing
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Lays Foundation for European Expansion

Operations will initially be centered on western Europe and that the company would use the Beechcraft King Air 350i.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Centers Have New Message: Help Wanted

Company hopes to hire more than 200 technicians, engineers and other workers for its Business Aircraft service centers.
Aircraft

BAE Plans To Ramp Up Production of Laser Guidance Sections

With a new order from the Navy, the company has enlarged production capacity in New Hampshire of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall To Debut New Parts Inventory Tracking Software

Scheduled to be unveiled at NBAA's annual convention, the new module for its maintenance tracking systeim promises to streamline the parts stream.
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Engines

CD Aviation Services Upgrades TPE331 Test Rig

The Joplin, Mo. authorized Honeywell service provider says the move will imrprove its response times.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Strengthens Global Support

The rotorcraft maker looks to enhance its European service network capabilities.
FBOs

NATA Debuts CSR Certification Program

Program brings the same level of attention to customer service that NATA’s Safety 1st course brings to line service.
Safety

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Expands Bombardier Bizjet Support

With its new EASA approval, the location can now provide line service for Globals, and base maintenance for the Challenger 350
Accidents

NTSB Faults Crew 'Mismanagement' in Akron Hawker Crash

NTSB recommended FAA require flight data monitoring programs and safety management systems for all Part 135 operators.