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Embraer’s Legacy 500 Earns FAA Nod

Just weeks after it achieved certification from Brazilian authorities, the new fly-by-wire, super-midsize twinjet got FAA approval.
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Nexus Buys Wyvern Safety Audit Group from Avinode

Wyvern operator ratings, Wyvern Wingman and Wyvern Registered audits will continue to be available through the Avinode Marketplace

Sovereign gets boost from Winglet Technology

Wichita firm is collaborating with the Cessna Citation service center network on the project.

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus Renew Elite Collaboration

Success with the ACJ318 Elite has led Airbus Corporate Jets and Lufthansa Technic to extend the partnership through 2020.

Landmark’s New ‘Green’ FBO Opens at SAN

The huge exterior hangar wall of the San Diego facility provided the best opportunity for Canadian artist Ken Gangbar’s nature-themed work.
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Rosen Introduces New-Generation Arc Sunvisor

Multi-axis system provides stable and flexible glare reduction for airplanes and helicopters.

Aircraft Sales Pros Can Help Save Money

Aircraft buyers and sellers need expert help in Navigating the transaction tides.

Garmin ADS-B Upgrade Adapted to Existing Avionics

The system uses Garmin’s GTX 3000 Mode S extended-squitter transponder, GDL 88 ADS-B datalink and a FlightStream wireless gateway.

Nagoya Airport Looks To Boost Bizav Use

The business aviation-friendly, centrally located airport can serve as a gateway to many of Japan’s major cities.
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U.S. Bank Partners on New Secure Card System

The credit card transaction specialist names Vessix as a preferred vendor.

Corporate Angel Network Honors Flight Departments

Flight departments from Williams Companies, Cummins, Spectra and Devon departments were recognized.
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SmartSky 4G data service launching in 2016

The high-speed service is aimed at both business aviation and airline operators.
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Aerion’s Supersonic Ambitions Are Boosted by Airbus

Engineers from Aerion and Airbus are working together to advance development of the AS2 supersonic jet.
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Sustainability and Environment

Canada, UK, Airlines Complete Oceanic Flight Profile Testing

Nav Canada, UK NATS and Air France completed a flight series designed to test optimal flight profiles over the North Atlantic.
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Deer Jet Continues Transformation to Global Jet Provider

Asia’s largest private jet operator has its sights set on the future.
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Embraer Legacy 500 Gets FAA Papers at NBAA 2014

U.S. approval comes just two months after the super-midsize jet earned authorization from Brazil’s civil aviation authority.
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Safe Flight System Warns of Actual Icing Conditions

Combining moisture detection with accurate temperature information allows the system to detect when icing conditions are encountered.

Total CEO Killed in Moscow Falcon 50EX Crash

Early evidence finds drunk snowplow driver involved in runway incursion

Argus: 2014 To Be Best Year for Bizav Flying since 2008

The company is predicting that business aircraft activity in the quarter will rise 0.7 percent year-over-year.

Pilot Blamed in 2013 Fatal Beech Premier 390 Crash

NTSB said the pilot failed to adhere to the “airplane’s flight manual procedures for antiskid failure in flight.”

Deer Jet Continues Global Expansion

Beijing-based company now has a fleet of 85 aircraft based in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, U.S., Dubai and Moscow.

Securaplane Launches ‘System Lithium’ Brand of Aircraft Batteries

Lithium batteries weigh about half the weight of a traditional sealed lead-acid or nickel-cadmium battery.

Luma Technologies Adds New King Air Lighting Solutions

Company introduces caution/warning annunciator panels and glareshield floodlights for King Airs.

RocketRoute Adds Aircraft Performance Group Data to Flight-planning System

APG has been providing aircraft takeoff/landing and engine-out performance data since 1999.

Sovereign Winglets Near FAA Certification

Speed increases by 12 to 14 knots at FL450, time-to-climb direct to FL450 drops to 26 minutes and range increases by 265 nm.

With Gulfstream win, Pratt & Whitney Canada tightens grip on high-end bizjet market

Two PW800 variants are close to certification as the engine manufacturer adds another airframe win.
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FlightSafety Legacy 500 Simulator Nears FAA/EASA Approval

FSI enhances training for the GIV and GV with updated simulators equipped with PlaneDeck’s new Honeywell displays.

Powerlines Can’t Hide from Safe Flight Detector

Helicopter pilots will appreciate a little help in finding powerlines before it’s too late.
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Boeing Breaks Ground on 777X Wing Plant

Company to invest $1 billion in new facility.
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Trine Aerospace Rolls Back the Calendar for Lear 20-Series

Stage 3 hushkit will keep Learjet 20s flying after the Dec. 31, 2015 Stage 3 deadline kicks in for sub-75,000-pound jets.
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