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Avionics

Garmin Pilot Integrated with FltPlan

PDC and eAPIS services are now available for U.S. operators.
Rotorcraft

Ten-year Global Rotorcraft Market Pegged at $220B

Forecast International says world rotorcraft production will reach 18,000 between 2019 and 2028
Aircraft

Octans Joining Ranks of Brazil OEMs

Local Brazil manufacturers may more than double in number with the addition of Octans Aircraft.
FBOs

Royal Aims To Grow FBO Network

Royal FBO already provides presidential services in Bolivia and Peru.
Engines

Kremlin To Invest $3 Billion in 35-tonne Turbofan for Il-96, CR929

The Aviadvigatel PD-35 ranks as the largest turbofan every conceived in Russia.
Rotorcraft

New Orders for Leonardo in Brazil

The sale of four AW109s and an AW169 will expand already sizeable Leonardo’s VIP/corporate fleet flying in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Dassault Says (Latin) American Dream Is Still Alive

The French OEM believes the Latin American market is recovering and its investment in supporting customers will pay off with further Falcon sales.
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Safety

Phoenix East Offers Latam Students Flying Start

With a fleet of Diamond and Cessna trainers, Daytona Beach, Florida-based Phoenix East Aviation has been in business since 1972.
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FBOs

Michigan FBO Now Under New Management

Great Circle Aviation Services looks to increase the aircraft maintenance offerings at Sanderson Field Municipal Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Two More Hawker STCs to Portfolio

The company last month made certain of its STCs available for third-party centers.
Aircraft

Air National Guard Receives First KC-46

The delivery of two Pegasus tankers to Pease ANGB in New Hampshire marks the start of the type’s career with the Air National Guard.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Aims To Arm Against Illegal Charter with Website

NATA survey reveals 70 percent of operators are not reporting suspected illegal activity.
FBOs

Sheltair To Break Ground on Colorado FBO

The $20 million facility will include a 10,000 sq ft terminal, 35,000 sq ft hangar and 10 acres of ramp in its first phase.
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Fuel

Operator Seeks Damages after DEF Incident

Air Trek's medical services division is preparing legal action after two of its jets were downed by DEF-laced fuel.
Aircraft

Embraer Receives ANAC Approval for Praetor 500

The Brazilian manufacturer is adding certifications for its newest business jet.
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Training and Workforce

Boeing Makes Donation to Ayrton Senna Institute

Boeing has been involved for many years in STEM education in Brazil and recently extended its commitment in the country.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Focuses on VIP/Corporate Helicopters

The ACH145 is being showcased as an ideal vehicle for corporate and private customers in Brazil.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Goodwinds Says Insurance Market Improving with Economy

Insurance broker Goodwinds is a LABACE stalwart and supplies insurance to all corners of the aviation multiverse.
Airlines

Norwegian to Axe All Transatlantic Routes from Ireland

The low-cost airline attributes the decision to end transatlantic services to the continuing Max grounding and its network overhaul.
Regulations and Government

LABACE Opening Sees Welcome Optimism

Many factors both governmental and economic are rapidly laying the groundwork for GA to prosper in Brazil and beyond.
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Aircraft

Beechcraft Baron 58 Reaches 50

Nearly 7,000 Barons of all types have been built, of which more than 3,000 are long-fuselage Baron 58s. The type remains in production after five decades.
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Rotorcraft

Kopter and Gualter Cement Distributor Deal

Gualter Helicopteros is exhibiting a mockup of Kopter’s new SH09 helicopter at LABACE.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Líder, Aero Rio Approved for Gulfstream Warranty Work

Gulfstream Aerospace has named two Brazilian aircraft services companies—Líder Aviação and Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo—as company-authorized warranty facilities.
Avionics

Automatic Landing Tested in DA42

A German university has achieved an automatic landing in a light airplane using vision-assisted navigation.
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FBOs

Norwood Breaches Agreement Allowing New FBO

Weeks after reaching a settlement agreement, the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, has apparently reneged on a deal to allow BEH to establish an FBO.
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Deliveries Dip in 1H19

According to statistics released by GAMA, the entire segment was down more than 15 percent from a year ago, with turbine helicopters down 11.3 percent.
Rotorcraft

Pilot Dozed Off at Controls of MedFlight Helo

The FAA is investigating an incident in which a Boston MedFlight pilot briefly fell asleep at the controls of a helicopter while transporting a patient.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, Mosaic Partner To Expand Skytelligence

The Skytelligence open marketplace enables companies to access and share aviation, flight, weather and operations data.
Regulations and Government

Dickson Reports for Duty at FAA

He was sworn in as the 18th administrator, while Dan Elwell, who had been acting administrator, returns to the deptuy administrator post.
Airlines

Airlines React as Korea Removes Japan from Trade Whitelist

Low-cost carrier Jeju Air adds capacity to China as Japanese services wane.