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Embraer Looks to Future with Children's Museum Donation

The temporary exhibit runs through February but some of the materials were donated to the museum's permanent archive.
Avionics

FAA Releases Revised ADS-B Advisory Circular

New version of AC 20-165B includes significant changes to help facilitate ADS-B OUT upgrades.

Huerta, James To Highlight Milestone WAI Conference

More than $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, pushing the total scholarships awarded over the past 20 years to more than $10 million.
Aircraft

Piaggio Adds a Pair to Its Delivery Totals

The Italian airframer received a late year boost for its sagging delivery numbers.
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Charter & Fractional

PJC, Jet Connections Form New Dubai Charter Venture

The new company, X Jets, initially will serve the Middle East market and expand into Africa and India later next year.
Aircraft

Embraer Begins Legacy 450 Deliveries

Initial delivery comes a little less than four months after Embraer secured U.S. approval for the Legacy 450.
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Regulations and Government

CBP Returns Seized King Air, but Questions Persist

The CBP seizure raises issues of charter responsibilities.
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Training and Workforce

Authorities Approve Bombardier CS100 Training Devices

Qualification of the CS100 full-flight simulator and flight training device follows type certitication of the narrowbody airliner.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Finmeccanica Ready To Start New Year With New Structure

Italian aerospace, defense and security group Finmeccanica now consists of four sectors and seven new divisions.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Signs Leaseback Deal with Omni Helicopters

Waypoint sees significant long-term demand in Brazil despite current market conditions.
Safety

MedAire Upgrades Annual Global Map with Safety Concerns

While the company had published its Health Risk Map since 2010, the new version now includes personal safety risks as well.
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Safety

Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal

The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.
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Rotorcraft

Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA

Industry has long maintained that equipment requirements make IFR flight uneconomical and impractical under Part 27 rules.
Regulations and Government

Boeing, FAA Reach Settlement on Regulatory Compliance Issues

The manufacturer will pay a $12 million fine to resolve 'multiple pending and potential' civil penalties from the FAA.
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Garmin Pilot App Receives New Upgrades

Pilots can file flight plans directly with Lockheed Martin Flight Services with new Garmin Pilot app improvements.
Avionics

Airbus To Acquire Flight Support Group Navtech

Navtech produces electronic flight bag systems, as well as aeronautical charts, navigation data and software for flight performance and crew planning,
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Rotorcraft

HAI To Salute Individuals, Organizations for Excellence

The 2016 winners have trained thousands, been involved in marine and mouton rescue missions and developed instrument approaches.
Avionics

Industry Coalition Outlines Concerns With New LightSquared Test Plan

LightSquared has emerged from bankruptcy and is forging ahead on a test plan it says will protect GPS receivers from interference.
Aircraft

Aerion Expands Sales Reach to Russia

The appointment of Axon Aviation as a sales representative comes as Aerion has put its senior sales management team in place.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Teams with Manion Aviation

Manion has locations at StarPort Aviation (SFB), Meridian Jet Center (TEB) and now Spirit Avionics (CMH).
ATC

Europe's ATM Master Plan Update Anticipates Less Air Traffic

Achieving an optimal air traffic management system will require an investment of €18 billion to €26 billion through 2035, Sesar JU estimates.
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Regulations and Government

Guernsey Aircraft Registry Set To Issue Commercial AOCs

Aircraft registered in the Channel Island of Guernsey will be able to operate commercially.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chinese Firm Named Bell Authorized Service Facility

The faciity will provide support for Bell operators in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Launches PT6A Fastlane Engine Program

The new program is intended to get customers in the air more quickly after scheduled service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Certified for Airbus H130/EC130 Mx

The company added the helicopters' tail rotor gearbox to its dynamic component repair service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Capital Interiors Expands Capabilities

The company provides restoration, repair and refinishing for business aircraft.
Aircraft

Bizav Use Up from Previous November, Down from October

Argus' November TraqPak report saw the U.S. fractional industry's first yearly activtity increase since July.
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Marson Departs as Chief of Helibras

Marson will remain chairman of LABACE organizer ABAG.
Rotorcraft

NHV To Base Two Airbus H175s at New Aberdeen Site

Belgian company wants to become alternative player in the North Sea offshore oil-and-gas market.
Rotorcraft

700th R66 Rolls Off Production Line

The 700th model is equipped with pop-out floats, an option approved by EASA in October.