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MU-2 Pilots Remain Enthusiastic About Their Airplanes

Two MU-2 pilots explain why the like the high-performance twin-turboprop.

Piaggio campaigns new EVO

The EVO is fitted with Piaggio-designed winglets, redesigned engine nacelles, a reshaped front wing (canards) and Hartzell five-bladed scimitar

Universal Gets Approval for New Management Software

Universal’s SBAS-FMS is available in three basic models: UNS-1Ew, UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw.

Falcon 7X Completes Testing for 14,470-foot Airport

Testing at Daocheng began on August 25 and concluded on September 7, with support from both the EASA and China’s CAAC
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Online Bizav Training Provider Expands its Portfolio

TrainingPort.net has added several new course areas to its web-based learning roster.

‘Wearable’ Cabin Control Is Next Frontier for Flight Display

Prototypes are here at the convention, and feedback is invited.
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FAA’s NextGen Czar Addresses NBAA2014

Bolton assures attendees that implementation of NextGen air traffic management system is on track.
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FlightSafety Debuts Online G550 Ground School

The online course can be used to gain credit for two days worth of classroom time during recurrent training.

Pilatus Gears Up for PC-24

Work continues to prepare for entry into service of the Pilatus PC-24 light twinjet in 2017 and on continuing improvements to the PC-12.

St. Croix FBO Joins the Yachting Set

Family-owned Bohlke International Airways has signed an agreement that will align it with the mega-yacht community.

West Star Aviation achieves ODA, more accessory capabilities and self-serve fuel

With an ODA, West Star can manage its own certification projects and determine if its STCs and PMAs are meeting FAA procedures and guidelines.

Globalair.com Awards Scholarships to Eastern Kentucky University Aviation Students

Freshmen Hayley Haning, Matt Jones and Daniel Patterson will receive $750 Calvin L. Carrithers scholarships.

L-3 Ready for Fast-approaching ADS-B Deadline

The coming deadline for ADS-B equipage means that aircraft operators need to think about upgrades.

Clay Lacy Offers FANS For Challengers and Gulfstreams

The work is being performed at Van Nuys and will be available through partner Universal Avionics’ dealer network.
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Gulfstream Deliveries Continue Ascent in Third Quarter

During the quarter, Gulfstream delivered 38 green aircraft (32 large-cabin and six midsize jets) versus 34 (28 large-cabin and six midsize) last year.
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NBAA 2014 Opener Highlights Value of Bizav

Session speakers included Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.); NTSB acting secretary Christopher Hart; and Enterprise Holdings chairman Andrew Taylor.

Wheels Up Expects 1,000 Members by Year-end

Company is also adding more aircraft and opening bases in the Western U.S. and Europe.

Second-day NBAA Session Dives Head First into Politics

Political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin predict a Republican majority in Senate.

Elite Program Gives New Life to Ex-NetJets Citation Xs

First aircraft was inducted into the Elite program last year and the second is on display this week at NBAA 2014.
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Dassault Adds Falcon AOG Rapid Response Aircraft

Customer-support program will use two company-owned Falcon 900s.

Elbit’s Vision: Aircraft Landings with 1,000-foot RVR

Company announced a new enhanced vision sensor and ClearVision combined vision system.

Lufthansa Technik Unveils Exec Shuttle VIP Concept

Lufthansa Technik is offering a new executive shuttle VIP interior concept for Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.

Signature Adds Three Canadian FBOs to Network Via Agreement with Skyservice

Skyservice’s FBOs in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary will be under the Singature brand.

FlightAware Introduces Flight Plan Advisory Service

FlightAware’s new offering allows customers to input plans into an advisory service web page.

Soon-to-be-certified Mirror Could Revolutionize Aircraft Cabin Completions

Typical applications include interior windows, bulkhead mirrors, lavatory glass, mirrors, and other surfaces.

Bombardier To Double Mobile Aircraft Service Fleet

Company will have planned total of 14 mobile aircraft service trucks in operation by year-end

Panama Jet Center Expected To Open in December

New FBO will offer a full range of amenities, including customs/immigration and a temperature/humidity-controlled hangar.

Citation X Elite Adds New Life To Older Jets

As NetJets Citation Xs exit service, Textron Aviation has developed a refurb program to bring them up to modern standards.
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Jet Edge’s Managed Fleet Grows by Six Large-cabin Jets

The company announced three additional operating bases: Tokyo; Miami, and Atlanta, after earlier opening its base at Narita, Japan.