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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Mobile Bizjet Mx Fleet Marks Milestone

Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Customer Response Teammobile fleet has now performed more 4,000 maintenance events since its launch in 2013.
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Avionics

NavWorx Offers Affordable ADS-B to the Experimental Set

The company's ADS600-EXP unit was specifically designed for experimental and light-sport aircraft
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Airlines

Thailand's Nok Air Eyes China Expansion, Renewed Profitability

The low-fare carrier anticipates returning to profitability by the fourth quarter and deriving more revenue from China and the region.
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Aircraft

Farnborough Show Brought Plenty of Defense News

A round-up of AIN’s comprehensive coverage of the event.
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Aircraft

More J-20 Stealth Fighters Built in China

The long-range interceptor may be nearing entry into service, although questions remain over the maturity of the intended indigenous powerplants.
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Aircraft

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough
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Rotorcraft

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough
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Rotorcraft

Internal Firefighting Tanks for Columbia Chinooks

The system proved its worth in the real world fighting fires in Minnesota.
Aircraft

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Successfully Test KC-46A Boom Fix

After trying to resolve an axial boom loading issue with software, Boeing has developed a hardware fix for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker.
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Regulations and Government

Brazil Tests Bizav Pre-clear for Rio Olympics

Business aaircraft using Rio airspace will be subject to additional security inspections during the 2016 Olympics.
Rotorcraft

Innova Speeds Composite Helicopters Development

Announced as a kit project, the C630 will now be a certified model.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First Private H175

The helicopter will be based on a yacht in Europe.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey

The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Introduces SSJ100 Variant for Sports Team Travel

Concept is enhanced by medical and IT solutions to reduce jet lag, hypoxia, dehydration, stress on the body and aerophobia.
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Accidents

Loose Latches Caused Citation Excel Cowling Detachment

Cessna has confirmed that there have been two other similar incidents to Citation 560XLs, both in 2008.
Aircraft

UAC and Comac Work on Budget for New Widebody Program

The new joint venture between Russia's UAC and China's Comac and Avic is firming up plans for its planned new widebody.
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FBOs

Jeff Ross Climbs the Mountain Again

Less than two years after he sold off his 19-location FBO chain, Ross Aviation rises again.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Flight Level Aviation Brunswick

Decommissioned naval station gets new life as civil airport
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FBOs

Chain Buys Indie: Inside an FBO Deal

What actually goes on when a chain acquires an independent location?
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500, G600 Programs Accelerating

Gulfstream’s new fly-by-wire jets take advantage of the latest technology to make flying safer and simpler.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The Commercial Applications—and Considerations—of Flying Small Drones

AIN looks at the biggest opportunities for growth in small-drone flying.
Aircraft

Pilatus Building New Colorado Center To Prep for PC-24

The new facility will consolidate activities and accommodate growth as Pilatus ramps up production of PC-24.
Aircraft

Piaggio Taps Al Saif as Mideast Sales Agent

Al Saif Group also converted an option for a second Avanti EVO in medevac configuration to be delivered next year.
Avionics

KaiserAir Fans STC Adds Gogo Iridium Satcom

The approval covers a number of business jet models.
Regulations and Government

EVO Assists G650ER Operator in 1st Part 91 Polar Flight

The G650ER flew from New York’s Stewart International Airport to Beijing, China, along Polar Route 3 early last month.
Regulations and Government

Industry Urges FAA To Shelve Proposed IBF Guidance

The FAA held a public meeting in Fort Worth to gather input on its proposed IBF policy guidance.

Argus: Bizav Flying in North America Soars in June

All operational categories saw gains last month, with the Part 135 charter segment once again leading in activity, gaining 2.7 percent.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Management Fee Tax Relief Bill

The bill comes as industry has long awaited more permanent guidance from IRS.
Safety

Registration Opens for Annual Bizav Safety Standdown

The seminar is open to all aviation professionals regardless of aircraft operated and is free of charge for attendees, but space is limited.
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Regulations and Government

Congress Completes Action on FAA Extension

The bill draws praise for third-class aeromedical reform but pushes off action on other key measures such as regulatory reform.