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API Highlights Split Scimitars with Livery Honoring U.S. Military

The Split Scimitar design uses API’s existing Blended Winglet structure and adds strengthened spars, scimitar tips and a large ventralfin.
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Advent Spreads the ABS Word

The system brings anti-skid technology to the under-20,000-pound-mtow sector, both for new projects and for existing aircraft.

GECAS Acquiring Milestone for $1.775 billion

Milestone has acquired a fleet of 168 helicopters worth $2.8 billion and supports 31 operators in 25 countries on six continents.

Taylor moving to Boeing Commercial Aircraft division

Taylor to become chief pilot of Boeing's Commercial Airplane division
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Aircraft

Aerion’s Supersonic Dream Leaps Toward Reality

Aerion formally launches its partnership with Airbus to jointly develop the AS2 business jet.
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Sporty’s Touts ‘Easy’ Approvals for iPad EFBs

Company program helps Part 91F and Part 135 operators gain FAA approval for EFBs as paper chart replacements.

Ikhana Twin Otters Live Longer

The Murietta, Calif. Twin Otter specialist has an in-house engineering team that develops life-extending repairs.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Reveals Next-gen 600-series Challenger

Deliveries of the $33.25 million Challenger 650 are targeted for the second quarter of 2015.
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Honeywell: 9,450 Bizjets To Be Delivered in Next Decade

Billings are expected to increase by 8 percent to $280 billion over the company’s business jet outlook.

Honda Aircraft Readies for HondaJet Entry into Service

Company is ramping up aircraft production, expanding facilities at its headquarters and launching HondaJet finance arm.

NBAA Attendees Get First Look Inside Gulfstream G600

Show goers can see new Symmetry cockpit and G600 cabin styling up close.

Cessna Citation Latitude Makes NBAA Debut

Textron Aviation’s family of 12 aircraft models are on display at Orlando Executive Airport this week.
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Global Jet Capital Broadens Bizjet Finance Options

The company has been launched with an initial $2 billion fund with the backing of three investment firms.

Sales at Boeing Business Jets Soar in 2014

Company is optimistic that sales will continue to increase and is confident that several MOUs will be in hand by December.

Nextant Nears First Flight of Remanufactured C90GXT

Aircraft integrates Garmin G1000 avionics, GE H75-100 engines and other new features into a re-lifed airframe.

Veteran Aircraft Interior Designer Halsey Joins Gulfstream

Before coming to Gulfstream, she was senior vice president of interior design engineering for Textron Aviation.

Embraer Legacy 500 Sim To Soon Be Online at FlightSafety

The Legacy 500 simulator recently received level-C qualification from Brazil aviation agency ANAC.

Advent Aero Plans To STC Anti-skid Brakes for PC-12, King Air 200/300

System brings anti-skid technology to aircraft under 20,000 pounds, both for new and for in-service aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rosen Introduces New Aircraft Sunvisor at NBAA 2014

Sunvisor provides stable glare reduction in multiple directions and features flexible mounting configurations.

Neil Bracken Joins Fargo Jet Center

The former director of the General Mills flight department is now Fargo Jet Center’s vice president of flight operations.

Fire Tanker Might Have Struck Tree

Details of the Oct 7 crash were published in last week’s preliminary NTSB report.
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ATC

More Airspace Changes Coming Next Month

Changes follow other recent NextGen airspace updates.
Rotorcraft

IHST: Bad Attitude Can Cause Accidents

Attitude recognition can be first step in accident prevention.
Safety

FAA Updates AC on Helicopter EMS Operations

Many of the new guidelines follow NTSB recommendations.
Safety

Tips for High-Altitude Cancer Prevention

Higher altitudes mean increased exposure to UV radiation.
Safety

Five Companies Will Be Recognized for Long-Term Flight Safety

Awards to be presented at October 21 NBAA luncheon.
Rotorcraft

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference Begins Next Month

HAI event is free to attend.

Enhanced/Synthetic Vision Group To Meet

Meeting is open to the public.