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Avionics

Flying Colours STCs ADS-B for Challenger

The system is approved on the Challenger 604 and 605 and one for the 300 is in the works.
Airlines

EASA Informs Operators of Russian Missile Hazard

Safety agency stops short of issuing specific recommendations
Fuel

Tankering Benefits Tangible and Achievable

There are many ways to calculate whether to carry extra fuel that is cheaper versus buying expensive fuel at the destination.
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Safety

Bolen: Safety Efforts Must Involve Govt. Cooperation

Bolen reiterates NBAA's pledge to comply with the NTSB's recommendation on bizav compliance, saying government cooperation key to improving safety.
Training and Workforce

FSI Starts Latitude Training, Adds More Caravan Sims

Company starts training in full-motion Cessna Citation Latitude sim at its Wichita center.
Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Backers Find Path Forward in House

Lawmakers turned to same procedure that was used to secure House vote on general aviation product liability more than 20 years ago.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Plans To Fly Next-gen Tiltrotor in 2021

Preliminary design of the 20-seat rotorcraft to start in 2016.
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FBOs

Wisconsin Airport Welcomes New FBO

Stein's Aircraft Services opened its own facility at Kenosha Regional Airport.
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FBOs

Mountain West Acquires Two New FBO Locations

The company added facilities at Nevada's Carson City and at Elko Regional Airport.
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Airports

Aspen Airport Looks to the Future

Officials have decided to bring the tony community gateway to full Group III Airport status by moving its 8,000 foot runway.
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FBOs

South Dakota FBO Unveils New Facility

The location is home to approximately 14 turbine-powered aircraft ranging from a Citation V to a Meridian.

Hadid Expands African Service Network

A new office at Djibouti International Airport provides full supervisory capabilities.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation and Innovation Advantage Partner on A/V System

Alto will use Advantage's AVDS nodes as part of its A/V solution under a private label.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Expands Mx Footprint With New Hangar

Building on its reputation as a completions specialist, Switzerland-based Amac Aerospace is taking on a growing portfolio of maintenance work.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ionization System Removes Pathogens from Cabin Air

The Aviation Ion Generator continuously removes volatile organic compounds, odors, pathogens and allergens from the cabin and cockpit
FBOs

Florida FBO Starts New Hangar Build

Stuart Jet Center is home to approximately 30 jets.
FBOs

L.A. FBO Expands Aircraft Storage Space

The addition of two new hangars will bring the FBO’s aircraft storage space to more than 53,000 sq ft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Basel Hands Over ACJ340

It is the facility's 18th Airbus delivery since 1999.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Starport, Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Community involvement is the name of the game at this family-owned FBO.
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Aircraft

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft

BBJ Transforms the Boeing 737 Into a Long-haul, VIP-Class Aircraft
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Fuel

Researchers Work To Reduce Post-Crash Aircraft Fires

A new additive could someday reduce the threat of jet fuel combustion during accidents.
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Airlines

Lufthansa To Integrate Its German Operations Control Centers

Planning begins as group prepares to adopt new executive board structure
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European Bizav Flying Continues Downward Slide

WingX reports business aviation flights were down 4 percent in September and down 1.4 percent on the year.
Airports

FAA OKs New Airport for North Dakota

When completed in 2018, the new airport will be the first replacment airport built in the U.S. since 2011.
Aircraft

SAIC Offering Eclipse 550s for USAF Pilot Trainer Bid

Company would provide a fleet of Eclipse VLJs for no up-front investment by the U.S. government, at a fee-per-flight-hour.
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Aircraft

Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000

While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NBAA: 'Urgent Need' for FAA To Issue Small UAS Rules

Agency issued a proposed framework earlier this year, though a final rule isn’t expected until next year.
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Management Is Challenge in BBA-Landmark Deal

London-based BBA Aviation will limit ownership of the Landmark charter and aircraft management business to a non-controlling stake to satisfy U.S. regs.
Regulations and Government

Industry Embraces FAA's New 'Compliance Philosophy'

Industry believes new approach will foster collaboration, data sharing and safety.