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Duncan Aviation in Brazil

U.S. service network has solid ties in Brazilian market
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Delivers First 'Gen 3' Helmet Display for F-35

The third-generation helmet-mounted display system incorporates several improvements over the Gen 2 system.
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HondaJet Announces More Orders at LABACE

Details not yet revealed on new orders for HondaJet in South America
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Wipaire Launches Aurora Executive Caravan Interiors

Minnesota modification specialist developed a series of standard interior configurations
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Airports

Thales Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Mobile ILS System

The company will deliver two production-representative versions of its D-ILS system to the Air Force by July 2018.
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ATR Promotes ATR 72 Turboprop for Business Use at LABACE

A combi version would include a separate club-seating area as well as 40 regular seats.
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Bizav Monthly Usage Rates Continue Rebound

JSSI reports aircraft monthly usage rates have reached 83 percent of peak levels as small cabin aircraft hours improve.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Revenues Climb, but Earnings Stumble in Q2

NetJets results were buoyed by a 62-percent increase in aircraft sales but tempered by aircraft cancellation fees.
Aircraft

First Impressions: Embraer Legacy 450

Embraer’s mid-light business jet is surprisingly quiet and very capable.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks New Leasing Deal, Plans Regional Expansion

The global helicopter lessor, looks to expand its presence in Latin America.
FBOs

FBOs Consolidate at Texas Airport

The location will be offering triple Avtrip points for fuel purchases through the end of October.
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LABACE Opens to Blue Skies

For the first time in three years the weather is good in São Paulo, but this there are far worse times for Brazil economically.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Logs AW109 GrandNew Sale in Brazil

Aircraft will join the nearly 150 AgustaWestland light-twin helicopters that are in operation in Brazil.
Regulations and Government

ABAG Angered By Political Appointments to ANAC Board

ABAG and other industry associations resisted new appointments to the ANAC board based on political favors.
FBOs

Jetex Partners With Santiago FBO in Chile

Jetex and Chile-based Santiago FBO S.A. are jointly operating the FBO at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive’s Brazilian Shop Adds HTF7000 Maintenance

Company’s Brazilian Regional Turbine Center in Belo Horizonte received Brazil ANAC approval to perform line maintenance on Honeywell HTF7000 engines.
Aircraft

BLR’s Whisper Prop Keeps King Airs Quiet

U.S. company is here this week promoting the benefits of its winglets and quiet props for King Airs this week.
Rotorcraft

Helicidade Weathers Brazil’s Economic Storm

Heliport operator confident of better times despite drop in activity.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Sees Growth in Latin America

The World Fuel Services sponsored FBO group has added six new members in Latin America and the Caribbean so far this year.
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Twin Otter Looks to Big Future in Brazil

Viking considers that its reborn Twin Otter is ideal for Brazil, especially as part of a forthcoming scheme to increase regional travel
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Safety

UAS Expands in Asia Pacific, Targets Americas

Trip support company expands APAC offer and provides a real-life case study for students studying for Masters at New York business school.
Aircraft

Wrap and Go: AGS Gets Aircraft From Anywhere to Anywhere

AGS offers ground transport for special aviation needs, and packaging.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Equus Markets Aerion Supersonic Bizjet in Latin America

Firm specializes in the purchase and sale of new and pre-owned large-cabin, long-range business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Air Expands Maintenance Service Hours

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, FBO is extending the availability of maintenance service.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Has Trio of Helicopters on Display at LABACE

Bell Helicopter and Textron Aviation have had a large fleet in Latin America and are confident of selling new and upgraded models into the market.
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Aircraft

Airbus Targets Latin America With ACJneo

The ACJneo from Airbus Corporate Jets not only brings in greater range and fuel efficiency, but also improved cabin comfort
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Brazil Leads BRICS on Aircraft Production, Light Bizjets

Brazil is not only the largest business jet user of the BRICS countries, it also has a mature fleet structure with hundreds of light jets forming the base.
Aircraft

Bombardier’s Large Cabins Prosper in Brazil

Sales of Bombardier’s large-cabin aircraft have held up well in Brazil, despite the nation’s economic difficulties
Aircraft

Embraer Has Some Celebrating To Do

With the Legacy 450 about to enter service, Brazil’s home-team OEM is on a roll.
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Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Launches Brazil Joint Venture With C>Fly

U.S. university Embry-Riddle is levering off its historic involvement in Brazil in a bid for renewed impetus.
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