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Comeback for Russia’s Unguided Rockets

For years the 57-mm unguided rocket was a staple weapon of Soviet-bloc air arms. A new and upgraded version is signaling a renaissance of this caliber
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Accidents

AINsight: LOC-I Crashes Highlight Upset Training Value

Upset prevention and recovery training is as useful for bizav pilots as for commercial pilots.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Retrofitting the Citation Excel with a G5000

Elliott Retrofitting the Citation Excel with a G5000
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Safety

Aero Specialties Tests the Limits

At its booth at NBAA 2019, Aero Specialties has a simulator that demonstrates maximum towing force that can be safely applied.
Security

How Business Aircraft Crew and Passengers Can Stay Safe on the Road

How Business Aircraft Crew and Passengers Can Stay Safe on the Road
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Aircraft

Citation Longitude Enters Service, Plus New Head Up Displays and eVTOL Pioneers Explain Their Plans

Citation Longitude Enters Service, Plus New Head Up Displays and eVTOL Pioneers Explain Their Plans
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Aircraft

Take a Full Tour Throughout the Cabin of Gulfstream's new G700 Aircraft

Take a Full Tour Throughout the Cabin of Gulfstream's new G700 Aircraft
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FBOs

How today’s top FBOs set themselves apart as more than just fuel stops

How today’s top FBOs set themselves apart as more than just fuel stops
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Aircraft

New Aircraft and Engines Dominate NBAA Day One News

New Aircraft and Engines Dominate NBAA Day One News
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Aircraft

Bombardier Reworks Learjet 75 to Boost Its Light Jet Appeal

Bombardier Reworks Learjet 75 to Boost Its Light Jet Appeal
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Goes Down the Middle in St. Louis

Gulfstream has designated its Cahokia, Illinois MRO as a midcabin center of excellence.

Travelpro Introduces New International-sized Carry-on

Luggage manufacturer Travelpro showcases carry-on bags designed for pilots, crew, and frequent travelers at NBAA-BACE.
Aircraft

Savion Plans Two-Place, Remotely Piloted Jet

Proposed Savion jet will use LNG power, be flown “Just like an Air Force drone,” and can enter service in about four years, start-up company said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Lining Up for Heavy Mx on PC-24

With a strong background in PC-12 work, Western Aircraft is gearing up for Pilatus's PC-24 twinjet.

Trailblazers Keynote NBAA-BACE Second-day Opener

Uber executive and first female Air Force combat pilot among Wednesday's speakers at NBAA-BACE.
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Charter & Fractional

Solairus Takes First Charter G600

San Francisco-area aircraft charter and management provider Solairus Aviation has taken delivery of the first G600 intended for charter operations.
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Charter & Fractional

Presidential Gets First G500

Florida-based aircraft management/charter provider Presidential Aviation has added a G500 to its fleet of charter jets.
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Sustainability and Environment

JSX Pioneers New Noise Abatement Route At KSNA

Per-seat scheduled jet charter operator JSX has pioneered a new departure route that significantly cuts noise at the Orange County, California airport.
FBOs

Signature Reignites Epic, Signature Select Brands

Signature has named new leadership for its Epic-branded and Signature Select FBO programs.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

CCX Cybersecurity Approved for SmartSky Network

SmartSky's air-to-ground connectivity network will have enhanced security thanks to the CCX Technologies hardware and software platform.

Dassault's Falcon Family Honors John Rosanvallon

Stepping down as president and CEO after a 44-year career, John Rosanvallon will be remembered fondly by the Falcon family.
Rotorcraft

Thales Completes H145 Sim for New Texas Training Center

Thales has completed a new Airbus H145 level D simulator for the new Helisim training center in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Aircraft

Piaggio Aerospace Touts Turnaroud

With $930 million in orders, Italy’s bankrupt Avanti Evo manufacturer plans tender offer for sale of the company, now under government control.
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GlobalAir Reports Increased Inventory and Sales

The GlobalAir.com website's value of preowned inventory listed on its website grew to an estimated $6.5 billion for the third quarter of 2019.
Maintenance and Modifications

EAP Adds New Engine Models to Support Menu

Engine Assurance Program has doubled its client base every year since it launched in 2015 and now has even more engines on its list.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Chooses Absolute as South Africa Distributor

South Africa’s Absolute Aviation Group is a distributor for Leonardo civil models, including twins AW109 GrandNew, AW109 Trekker, AW169, and AW139.
Airlines

Kenya Airways in Standoff with Aggrieved Pilots

A strike looms at the Kenyan national carrier as pilots object to the hiring of contract flight deck crew.
FBOs

Sheltair Offers Virtual Hangar Experience

Sheltair provides virtual reality tour In preparation for the opening of its new 207,000-sq-ft hangar complex at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Bizav Embracing UAM Concepts, but Long Road Still Ahead

NBAA released a report highlighting the benefits of UAM for business aviation, while experts debate the future of the UAM market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat Jet Connex Satcom Tops 600 Bizjets

Inmarsat continues to expand its Global Xpress high-speed satcom network.
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