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BendixKing Unveils AeroVue Touch Flight Deck

BendixKing has unveiled its new AeroVue Touch integrated flight deck for Part 23 airplanes, available for both forward-fit and retrofit applications.
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Aircraft

JetAviva Reports Strong Quarter for Aircraft Sales

The Kansas City-based business jet broker says sales momentum points to a record year for the company.
Aircraft

Kansas Firm Freshens Up Managed Beechjet 400A Fleet

Based at Lloyd Stearman Field Airport outside Wichita, Clemens Aviation's managed fleet now numbers 21 airplanes.
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Aircraft

Daher TBM 940 Makes World Debut at Aero Show

Daher’s latest iteration of its TBM turboprop single—the Model 940—made its public debut this week at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Hilitech Opens New Plant for Lightweight Cabin Parts

The Kindberg plant will create lightweight cabin components and systems.
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AINsight: Preparing for FAA Medical Exams

Pilots should approach an aeromedical appointment with common sense—make a plan and follow through.
Airports

China’s Daxing International On Track for September Opening

Developers expect to finish construction of the so-called mega-airport’s passenger terminal this month.
Airlines

Indonesia To Impose New Work Restrictions on Foreign Pilots

The number of unemployed local pilots grows while Indonesian airlines continue to hire foreign flight crew.

Japan Approved For Standard Missile Purchase

A large batch of SM-3 missiles has been requested and approved as part of Japan’s efforts to improve its anti-ballistic missile defenses
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Aircraft

Sonaca Adds Second Trainer with Glass Flight Deck

The company is prepared to boost production as it moves into a new facility in Belgium.
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Aircraft

Horten's Flying Wing Flies to Aero Friedrichshafen

The blended wing traces its heritage back to famed flying wing designer Reimar Horten.
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Accidents

FAA to Meet with U.S. Airlines, Unions on Max Review

Authorities plan to “gather facts, information, and individual views” on the status of the 737 Max grounding.

Aviation Leaders Give Mixed Reviews on State of Market

Fixed-wing is more on upside than rotorcraft, but innovation is preparing market for long term, leaders say.
Regulations and Government

Feds Nab Famous Attorney's Jet

Michael Avenatti, who made headlines as the attorney for adult-film star Stormy Daniels against the President, had his HondaJet seized under fraud charges.
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Newly Appointed Airbus CEO Faury Names Leadership Team

Airbus Commercial Aircraft no longer will have a separate chief executive.
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Aircraft

U.S. Proposes Select Aircraft and Parts Tariffs for EU Airbus Subsidies

Tariffs would apply to new aircraft and parts on aircraft from Airbus state sponsor nations
Aircraft

Transport Canada Gives Nod to HondaJet Elite

The HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Transport Canada, with deliveries of the twinjet expected in Canada expected to begin immediately.
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Dassault To Divest Belgian Aeronautics Firm SABCA

The company will be involved in projects with the French airframer.
Airports

ExecuJet Prepares Swiss FBO for July Closing of Linate

To entice diversions from Milan Linate to Lugano, ExecuJet is offering a 50 percent discount on handling tariffs.
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Avionics

Garmin Gets EASA Nod for GFC 500 Autopilot

The manufacturer further is evaluating a datalink weather project at Friedrichshafen.
Training and Workforce

Aviation Weather Group Plans Day-long Forum in D.C.

Friends & Partners in Aviation Weather will host two education sessions during the forum planned for April 14 in the NTSB Boardroom.
FBOs

Universal Aviation Increases South American Footprint

The Texas-based company has opened Universal Aviation Argentina, based in Buenos Aires. The office can support operations at any airport in the country.
Avionics

Partnerships Bring Updated Global Weather, Flight Analytics to the Flight Deck

In addition to weather, the service provides aircraft tracking in underserved parts of the world.
Aircraft

Advanced Hawkeye Marches On

A new multi-year procurement contract completes the U.S. Navy’s purchase of 75 Advanced Hawkeyes, all of which will be capable of inflight refueling.
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Aircraft

XtremeAir Expanding Reach with XA42 Gold, XA22 Trainer

The Gold variant is designed to attract recreational pilots, while the trainer is designed for the next generation of pilots.
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Aircraft

Flight Design Developing New 'Modular' Aircraft Family

With two- and four-seat versions, the family will range from ultralight and type-certified models to an electric-powered variant.
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Aircraft

Jetcopter Showcases Piston-powered VTOL Mockup

The design was refined to meet anticipated EASA regulations and to provide more horsepower.
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Aircraft

Diamond Selects CD-300 Jet-A-burning Engine for DA50

Plans call to bring the aircraft to market next year as the company is scaling up production and growing employment.
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ASG: Civil Turbine Helo Fleet Grows Despite O&G Woes

The medevac helicopter fleet has grown strongly while oil & gas fleet growth has been tempered.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completions for Next-gen Cabins

VVIP market readies for neos, Maxs, and coming wide-body bizliners.
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