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Guardian Jet Adds Rick Smith and Earl Kessler to Sales Team

“We couldn’t be more pleased to have Rick and Earl join our team,” said Don Dwyer, managing partner and co-founder of Guardian Jet.
Aircraft

Thales To Develop Rudder-by-wire System for Longitude

Solution came from deploying a pair of Thales Smart Electronic Control Units (SECUs).
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lou Martin Demos Dual Electric Window Shades

The new electric pleated shades include a manual override system.

Gray Stone Advisors Provides Crew Staffing and Budgeting Tools for Corporate Flight Departments

“Previously flight departments often reported directly to the CEO, now many are reporting to people lower down the corporate ladder,” said Brechter.
Aircraft

Textron Fast-Tracks New Longitude and Hemisphere

Textron vows to out-spend rivals in new product development.
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Avionics

Peregrine Expands Aircraft Covered Under TCAS II 7.1 Update

Expansion comes as European mandate for TCAS II Change 7.1 looms on December 20.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sierra Nevada Corp. Opens Completions Facility

Hangar at Colorado Springs can accommodate BBJ/ACJ-sized aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Emery Air Offers A&P Apprenticeships

The program will provide on-the-job training for workers interested in earning their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic’s certificate.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Launches New ADS-B Solutions

ADS-B for Citations and Hawkers, stone floor for Falcon 2000, CPDLC/FANS for Challenger 601.
FBOs

FBO Software Provider Vessix Plans Expansion

Cloud-based business platform automates the handling of many elements of FBO business management.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Acropolis Boosts Connectivity on its Flagship ACJ

Rockwell Collins Skybox provides Wi-Fi and cabin entertainment, as Acropolis names U.S. sales agent to boost North American charter
Charter & Fractional

Airbus Sells ACJ319neo to K5 Aviation

Demand for ACJ319 charters inspires purchase.
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Avionics

Latitude Unveils DL150 Solution for FANS 1/A+ Compliance

Duncan Aviation set to create first STC for the network data communications device on CL601
Maintenance and Modifications

CRS Jet Spares Offers Parts, Streamers and Harley

“We look for ways to provide solutions that include quality parts with cost savings to keep these aircraft flying,” said CRS CEO Armando Leighton.

Air BP’s Sterling Card to Make U.S. Debut

The fuel provider’s credit program will soon be accepted at all of Signature Flight Support’s U.S. locations
Avionics

Garmin Releases App for Avionics Database Updates

FlyGarmin app is available for Windows, with Mac offering expected next year.
Engines

Pratt Introduces PW800 Support Program

Pratt & Whitney Canada updates engine programs and introduces a new ESP support plan.
Aircraft

Bader Launches Par Avion Luxury Watch

New Par Avion watches use aircraft-grade alloys.
Avionics

Esterline Launches Korry Touchscreen Overhead Panels

A special coating keeps skin oils on the fingers, off the touch panel
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds New Online Courses

New training courses focus on NextGen and FANS
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety to Train LAPD Helicopter Pilots

Los Angeles police helicopter pilots will train an Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 Level D simulator.
Aircraft

Dassault’s Falcon 8X Makes North American Debut

Three 8Xs are now to undergo completion in Little Rock.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Adds Talk & Text and Medevac Service to Member Benefits

With membership approaching 2000, company also raises $115 million in funding as it plans European expansion

True Blue Power Li-ion Aircraft Batteries Enter Service

Bell Helicopter selected the True Blue Power TB17 as the primary battery on the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter.
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Aircraft

Aerion Eyes U.S. Coasts for AS2 Manufacturing

Company expects to announce the location of the assembly site for its supersonic business jet in the first half of 2016.
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Engines

GE Aviation Takes On a Titan with New Turboprop

GE is launching new 850- to 1,650-shp turboprop family that targets a market dominated by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Commuter Air Technology Gives King Air 300 Long Legs

Fuel tank STC extends B300 range to 2,760 nm.
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Aircraft

Nextant Completes Certification of G90XT Turboprop

Remanufactured turboprop twin gets FAA approval.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Readying for Challenger 650 Service Entry

Entry-into-service of the Challenger 650 follows Transport Canada and U.S. FAA certification.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Arrives in Vegas for World Debut

With test pilots Scott Martin and Scott Evans at the controls, new twinjet flew the 1,630-nm trip from Savannah, Ga., in 4 hours 36 minutes.
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