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Avionics

Iridium Satcom-maker ICG Sold to Rockwell Collins

The acquisition of ICG adds new Iridium satcom capabilities to the Rockwell Collins product line.
Avionics

TCAS 7.1 Upgrade Certified for Early Citations

Textron Aviation is installing the TCAS II Change 7.1 software at its factory-owned service centers.
Accidents

AAIB Reports on UK Phenom 300 Accident

Four died in the overrun accident at Blackbushe airport.
Airlines

Russian Carriers Struggle as Sanctions Drag Economy Down

Russian airlines gravitate toward domestic services despite drastic fall in yields
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Avionics

Satcom Direct enhances cabin, cockpit communications

The U.S. communications provider offers equipment to make the most of satellite connectivity.
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Airports

NBAA Advises Good Planning is Essential for South America

Business aircraft operators have their work cut out planning trips to South America, and even then things often change at short notice!
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland sees Latin America in “positive climb.”

The European helicopter manufacturer believes its prospects are good, including for the AW609 tiltrotor.
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Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Offers Wider Finance Options

New business aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital was launched in 2014 with an initial $2 billion fund.
Training and Workforce

Helibras Tuning H225 Simulator in Rio

Airbus subsidiary Helibras has finished construction of its Training and Simulator Center in Rio de Janeiro.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Launches Brazilian Sales Effort

Líder Aviação to serve as sales agent for HondaJet
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bell 429’s Luxury Cabin Interior Unveiled

Mecaer has developed a stylish cabin that is quiet and high-tech.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Brings a Trio of Jets to LABACE

Bombardier has yet to resolve the future of its new Learjet 85 model and the timetable for the Global 7000/8000 products.
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Analyst Sees Slower Growth in Latin American Bizav

Brian Foley calls the region’s future uncharacteristically weak
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Regulations and Government

LABACE Organizer ABAG Busy with Show and Wider Role

Show organizer ABAG has been working to satisfy exhibitors who previously complained about visitor quality and few business prospects.
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Cirrus in the Home Stretch on Vision Jet

SF50 will gain FAA certification late this year, followed by EASA and Brazilian approvals next year.
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Aircraft

650ER Makes LABACE Debut

Gulfstream sees larger in-region fleet, broader aircraft family and bolstered customer support as driving greater market penetration.
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Aircraft

Dassault’s Latest Falcons Gather Momentum

French manufacturer believes its new aircraft are set for solid sales in South and Central America.
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Aircraft

Latitude Prepping for Brazil Certification

The Citation Latitude is making its first LABACE appearance and is on track for Brazilian certification in early 2016.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Benefits from PC-12’s Success in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer sees excellent potential for future sales of the PC-12NG and the new PC-24 inLatin America.
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Journalist Pierre Sparaco Dies

Career spanned more than 50 years.

Noted Inventor and Aviator Forrest Bird Dead at 94

He held more than 50 aircraft STCs and more than 200 patents.
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Regulations and Government

Huerta: New FAA Enforcement Policy "A Big Big Change"

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta discussed an important new policy change at the EAA AirVenture Meet the Administrator forum on July 23.
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Charter & Fractional

Delta Kicks Off New Private Jet Upgrade Service

First flight transported a couple from Cincinnati to Atlanta aboard a Falcon 2000.
Regulations and Government

NATA Asks Members To Weigh In on Labor Proposal

The proposal would more than double the threshold for workers eligible for mandatory overtime pay.
Charter & Fractional

ACSF Encourages Use of Illegal Charter Hotline

The Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Illegal Charter Hotline is a useful resource for legitimate charter operators.
Training and Workforce

FSI To Build Fusion-Equipped King Air 350 Simulator

The simulator is expected to be ready shortly after certification is planned for the newly upgraded King Air 350.
Regulations and Government

LABACE Show Set To Open in Brazil Next Week

The 12th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition is once again being held at São Paulo’s Congonhas Airport.
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Accidents

Hanscom GIV Crash Docket: OEM and Owner at Odds

The GIV flight crew deviated from approved procedures and training, according to a document submitted by Gulfstream.
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Argus: July Activity Reaches Highest Level in 3 Years

Fractional turboprop flights lead rebound in July with 25.8 percent jump.
Accidents

Malaysian PM Confirms 777 Flaperon Came From MH370

Debris found on French island of Reunion appears to have drifted thousands of miles west
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