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Cabin Electronics Special Report 2014

Customer expectations mature as cabin technology comes of age.
Aircraft

Dassault Expands Support for Growing Latin American Market

Dassault sees continued growth of its fleet in Latin America and is expanding its maintenance facility in Sorocaba to support this.
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Aircraft

Approved Legacy 500 Set For Service Entry

Brazilian authorities have issued certification for Embraer’s Legacy 500 and the new midsized jet should enter service in September.
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Aircraft

Phenom Leads Embraer’s Sales Charge

Despite a slow year in Brazil, Embraer believes its overall market share is growing again.
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Engines

UTP is Leading Source For Overhauled Engines

United Turbine Parts specializes in supplying overhauled PW100 and PT6 engines and components.

BJT Cabin Electronics Manufacturers 2014

A business aircraft cabin wouldn’t be complete without a full range of electronics.
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Embraer Legacy 500 Gets Thumbs Up from Brazil’s ANAC

Company expects to obtain approval for its clean-sheet, fly-by-wire midsize business jet from the FAA “in the upcoming weeks.”
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U.S. Bizav Flying Climbs for Eighth Straight Month

Activity in July rose 1.5 percent from a year ago, according to data from aviation services company Argus.

LABACE Opens Amid Cautious Optimism for Bizav in Brazil

Business aviation market in Brazil continues to grow at 5 to 6 percent annually.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Plans Massive Fleet Growth, Raises New Funds

Membership airline Surf Air plans to grow much larger with new funding and an order for up to 65 PC-12 NGs.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Finishes Charter Certificate Proving Runs

NetJets China has completed the fourth phase in the process to receive its Chinese air operator certificate.

Security Expert Claims Satcom Vulnerable To Hacking

A presentation at the Black Hat USA 2014 conference points out security vulnerabilities in some satcom systems.

Gulfstream Aerospace Taps SkyJet Aviation as Central African Sales Rep

SkyJet, a private charter airline and aircraft maintenance provider founded in 2006, is headquartered in Kaduna, Nigeria.

Landmark’s New ‘Green’ FBO Opens at San Diego

Facility built to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (Leed) Platinum certification standards.

FAA Reviewing Norwood Airport Response to Boston Exec Helicopters Complaint

In the complaint, Boston Executive Helicopters said the airport’s actions “were clearly done to prevent” it from building an FBO.

Cessna Citation M2 Gets Nod from Brazil and Argentina

Thirty-one Citation M2s have been delivered to customers through the first half of this year.

Bermuda Aviation Authority Accepts Vector SMS Program

Bermuda’s Department of Civil Aviation requires foreign business aviation operators to have a safety management system.

AIN Delivers All the News From the LABACE 2014 Show

AIN's news team is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this week bringing you all the news from the LABACE show.
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State Fund Khazanah To Take Over Malaysia Airlines

The beleagured carrier has lost money for five straight quarters.
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Aircraft

Evo-lution Improves Piaggio Avanti Performance

The new Piaggio Avanti Evo has more range, better airfield performance and is quieter and more environmentally friendly.
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Brazilian Bizav Remains Optimistic Despite Difficulties

Industry group ABAG says LABACE show is growing.
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Conference Focuses On Latin American Business Aviation

LABACE delegates can attend BALA conference for free.

ABAG Yearbook: Brazilian General Aviation By The Numbers

Latest data shows Brazil’s fleet overtaking Mexico as the world’s second largest.

Air Elite Network Inducts First Latin American FBO

Aerocardal in Santiago, Chile is named as the first FBO in South America to meet the World Fuel Service-backed group’s standards.
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Aircraft

Citation M2 Achieves Certification In Brazil And Argentina

Textron Aviation is the new face of Cessna and Beechcraft. Adding Textron’s Bell Helicopter, the company has a significant presence LABACE 2014.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Looks To Expand Helicopter Support

JSSI aims to prove that its expertise in aircraft maintenance programs extends beyond business jets, with its new emphasis on helicopters.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Looks To Expand Helicopter Support

JSSI aims to prove that its expertise in aircraft maintenance programs extends beyond business jets, with its new emphasis on helicopters.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Boosts Customer Support At Sorocaba

Gulfstream opened a large new facility at Sorocaba (60km West of Sao Paulo) the day before LABACE started, before flying in five jets to the static.
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Aircraft

Business aircraft buyers have plenty to choose from

Buying a business aircraft is a complicated process with numerous factors to consider.
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Jet Ranger X Makes First Brazil Appearance

Heir apparent to the legacy JetRanger shows great promise in filling multiple roles
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