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Avionics

FlightStar Offering ADS-B for Learjet 40/45

The company plans to offer ADS-B STCs for a number of older business jets.
Avionics

Gogo Biz 4G To Be Available in 2017

Business aviation operators can be flying with Gogo Biz 4G in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Offering Free Gas Path Analysis Clinic

The free trial allows operators to try Jet-Care's Gas Path Analysis trend monitoring service.
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Aircraft

Eclipse Flies into the Sunshine

Eclipse team has been working to finish adding promised equipment and upgrades to the aircraft and providing quality service to its far-flung fleet.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets, Pilot Union Near Tentative Labor Agreement

The parties are now finalizing the negotiated language that will form the tentative agreement, which is expected to be released in the coming days.
Accidents

Dassault Begins Completions on Initial Falcon 8X Jets

The first customer-bound 8X arrived in Little Rock this month.
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Regulations and Government

Draft Advisory Circular Updates RVSM Approval Guidance

Draft document outlines means for operators to obtain initial operational RVSM authorization or amend an existing operational authorization.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Aviation Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Since its founding with one FBO in 2005, Rectrix now operates facilities in Hyannis, Worcester and Westfield, Mass., as well as Sarasota, Fla.

Leadership: Flight Departments Strive To Strategize

Running a modern flight department is a huge challenge for aviation department leaders.
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Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2015

Professionalism and managing distractions topped the agenda.
Aircraft

New Business Jets 2015

Today's business jet buyers want long-range, large-cabin aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Full Anti-icing Gear Coming Soon on AW189

Certification of the full icing protection system is anticipated by the middle of next year.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Piper PA-46 M500

Upgrades put the focus on safety.
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Dayton is Ground Zero on The Aviation Trail

A visit to some of the sights on The Aviation Trail in Ohio highlighted many facets of early aviation history.
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Part 135 Operator Stages Heroic Hurricane Response

Feeling a need to support its area of operations, Florida-based Tropic Ocean Airways dedicated itself to the cause.
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Rotorcraft

Garrison Bowing Out of Bell Helicopter

Garrison led Bell through an overall rejuvenation of the helicopter manufacturer’s culture and a period of dynamic and dramatic transformation.
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Rotorcraft

Blade Is the New (Uber) Black

Blade's Bounce service operates short hops from NYC heliports to area airports.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UK Conducts First Large Drone Flight in Unrestricted Airspace

The Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft flew for three and a half hours over Wales, including for one hour within non-segregated airspace.
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FBOs

FBO Chains Form Strategic Alliance in Germany

Jet Aviation and Kurz Aviation Services have agreed to work together to better serve their customers throughout the European country.

Gulfstream Expansion Spurs Production Evolution

More than a decade of expansion and nearly $1 billion investment, Gulfstream has prepared for production of five models in Savannah.
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On Air Dining Opens Halal Kitchen at London Stansted

Company said the investment in the Halal kitchen is a response to an increase in requests from an expanding Middle Eastern customer base.
Safety

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.
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Safety

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.
Aircraft

Indian Air Force Discusses Future Combat Aircraft–Again

The saga of failed procurements and indigenous aircraft development continues.
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Aircraft

One Year Later, Gulfstream G500 Program is Flying High

Gulfstream Aerospace’s flight-test campaign for its G500 program has surpassed more than 100 hours over more than 45 missions.
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ATC

No End In Sight To VIP TFRs

The practice of imposing airspace restrictions for major security events will only get worse during the election season.
Aircraft

Embraer's Bizjet Shipments Double in the Third Quarter

Deliveries overall see up 50 percent in third quarter with gains in both Executive Jets and Commercial Aviation.
Accidents

AIN Blog: Is IS-BAO Worth the Paper It’s Printed On?

Pieces of paper won’t prevent an accident, but a safety culture backed by documentation that is believed in and adhered to will go a long way.
Airlines

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.
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Safety

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.