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Pilot Report: M600, Piper’s Best Performer

The Piper M600 expands Piper’s reach into the market for pressurized single-engine turboprops.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron Systems Touts Hybrid 'Aerosonde HQ' Small Drone

The Aerosonde HQ adds four rotors to what is an otherwise catapult-launched small unmanned aircraft system.
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Whitman Is NBAA's American Spirit Award Winner

Whitman is being recognized for his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community.
FBOs

Destin Jet Acquired To Start New FBO Network

The Florida service provider will become the cornerstone of a new chain backed by private equity fund The Sterling Group.
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: It's Time To Adopt the FOM Concept

The concept of a flight operations manual should be gaining attention in the general aviation industry.
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NBAA To Honor Whyte with Winant Award

Roger Whyte has remained actively involved in the business aviation community since retiring from Cessna in 2010.
Regulations and Government

IS-BAO Approved for TCO-SMS Applications in Europe

The European TCO regulation requires applicants to have an approved safety management system.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-92 Begins Alaska SAR Mission

The worldwide fleet of 275 Sikorsky S-92s surpassed one million flight hours earlier this year.
Aircraft

Embraer Exec Jets Touts 'Premium Transportation' Plan

The initiative is designed to stimulate sales of Phenom light jets by encouraging more companies to move key personnel off the airlines.
Aircraft

Cessna Delivers 5,000th Light Business Jet

Milestone aircraft is a Citation M2 that was handed over last week to Helitrip Charter, which is leasing the aircraft to UK charter firm Catreus.
Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Action on Aircraft Emissions Anticipated This Week

IBAC's Edwards offers support from bizav community for ICAO action on global market-based measures.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Consults with ANA about MRJ Delay Contingencies

Fifth delay not yet confirmed, but company acknowledges technical issues
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Engines

The Changing Face of Predictive and Preventive Aircraft Engine Maintenance

How P&WC is innovating in the market to reduce maintenance costs, enhance service to customers and increase aircraft availability.
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Engines

QTA's Composite Inner Barrel STC'd for Gulfstream G200

Retrofit provides a solution to corrosion issues with the original aluminum honeycomb inner acoustic barrels in PW300-series engines.

People in Aviation: October 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Engines

Product Support Survey 2016: Part 3 Engines

GE leads in turbofans, Honeywell claims top honors among turboprop OEMs
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Accidents

Accidents: October 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Safety

Torqued: GA Flying in the Age of Drones

The age of drones is upon us. Safety is paramount.

Business Jet Builders Are in Brazil for the Long Haul

Manufacturers continue to see promise in the nation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Helps Customers Score Sports Tickets

Through the end of November the MRO provider is offering StubHub gift cards and discounts with qualifying service purchases.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins, Stellar Labs Team on Ops Platform

The system will marry Rockwell Collins flight operations information with Stellar’s commercial operating system and bring it to the cloud.
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Aircraft

Airbus Takes Another Step toward Full Integration

Tom Enders to remain CEO while Fabrice Bregier becomes COO

NAA To Honor Greene, Henne, Lacy and Chabrian

The Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards will be presented December 8.
Regulations and Government

Stopgap Funding Bill Averts U.S. Government Shutdown

Congress passed bill without Ex-Im fix.
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.