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Gulfstream Makes Big Investments in Savannah

The new buildings are part of a sustained wave of infrastructure investment by Gulfstream.
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G650ER Set to Deliver Even More Range

The ultra-long-range G650ER will offer range of up to 7,500 nm.
Avionics

Honeywell Cockpit Technology Advancing Toward Lower Landing Minimum Credit

Synthetic vision should be good for more than just drawing pretty pictures of the outside world on a PFD.
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Aircraft

Combined Cessna/Beechcraft Aims For Future Growth

Two of the largest aircraft manufacturers are now one under the Textron Aviation umbrella.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Adds PT6 to Engine Test Portfolio

The condition of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 turboprops can now be monitored through gas path analysis.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Shows Continued Strength In Executive Market

A variety of interior design options are available for purchasers of executive versions of new Bell helicopters.
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Max Could Boost Single-aisle BBJ Sales

The Boeing Business Jet variants of the Max are designated Max 8 and Max 9 and have significantly more range than the BBJ 2 and BBJ 3.
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Bob Hoover could be ‘the greatest stick-and-rudder man who ever lived’

“There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots.” Bob Hoover comes very close to disproving that piece of wisdom.
Training and Workforce

Bizav Provides Able Flight Boost

The organization provides flight and aviation career training for people with disabilities.
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Aircraft

Embraer Cuts First E2 Metal

Fabrication begins on E190-E2 pressure bulkhead
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FBOs

FBO Partners Taps Alec Maguire as Senior Partner

Maguire and his father founded Maguire Aviation at Van Nuys (Calif.) Airport and grew it into the largest FBO on the field.

Eurocontrol Publishes Airport Environmental Guidance

Eurocontrol has published a “generic protocol” that airport stakeholders can follow to jointly manage airport noise and emissions issues.
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Charter & Fractional

Directional Aviation Realigns Flexjet, Flight Options

Flexjet will focus on newer aircraft while Flight Options will go back to its roots as the ‘value fractional.'

NBAA 2014 Set To Touch Down in Orlando on Tuesday

Latest edition of the business aviation show promises new aircraft, avionics and other products, as well as plenty of educational sessions.
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Avionics

Garmin Launches Standalone ADS-B Solution for Bizjets

Meets global ADS-B Out requirements by leveraging existing equipment to reduce costly flight management system and cockpit display upgrades.

Dassault Falcon Deliveries Down, but Orders Soar

Company delivered 38 Falcons in the first nine months versus 41 last year, but sales are up 63 percent over the same period.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAM To Open Bizav Mx Facility in NE Brazil by Year-end

150,000-sq-ft business aviation maintenance facility will be able to service up to 30 aircraft simultaneously.
Regulations and Government

TSA Administrator Pistole To Retire at Year-end

He has led the TSA over the past 4.5 years using a “risk based” security philosophy.

Embraer Delivers 64 Business Jets in First Nine Months

By the end of the third quarter, Embraer’s firm order backlog rose to $22.1 billion.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Announces Fans Solution for Challenger 604s

Upgrade builds on the twinjet’s current flight management system and control display units.

Flight Services Company Hadid Opening Offices in U.S., India and Brazil, Among Others

Hadid’s global footprint will expand to 19 offices worldwide.
Avionics

Honeywell Launches Mobile Apps for Pilots and Maintenance Techs

New apps include Pilot Gateway and My-Maintainer.
Regulations and Government

IATA Stands By Existing Ebola Guidelines

Golbal airline association refers members to WHO and CDC protocols
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Aircraft

AgustaWestland Sues over Airbus Army Trainer Plan

The Italian manufacturer is challenging the legality of the service’s plan to sole-source the contract to replace its fleet of Bell TH-67 trainers.
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Charter and Fractional Report 2014

Charter and Fractional Report 2014
Engines

Contract Awarded for Seventh Batch of F135 Engines

The U.S. Navy awarded Pratt & Whitney a contract modification on October 14 for a seventh low-rate initial production lot of F135 engines.
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Regulations and Government

Johnson: DHS Will Add Customs Pre-Clearance Locations

The U.S. will expand its customs pre-clearance locations overseas, according to Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector, Solenta Aviation Group Sign Engine Deal

Vector services General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Endorses Component Control as Preferred Provider

Association members receive discounts from the preferred provider.