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Aireon's Space-based System ADS-B Goes Live

The system is operational and in trial phase over the North Atlantic, where controllers can test reduced in-trail separations.
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Aircraft

JetAviva Adds Analysts To Support Sales Ops

The addition of four sales advisors also expands JetAviva's monthly coverage of turbine aircraft values and trends.
FBOs

Paragon Network Adds South Carolina FBO

Lowcountry Aviation at Charleston, South Carolina-area Lowcountry Regional Airport is the latest to join the independent FBO group.
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Citi: After Strong 2018, Preowned Market Quieting

The preowned market is helping the new market as some manufacturers inch up rates, pricing.
Aircraft

Piper Unveils Affordable Pilot Trainers

Piper Aircraft launched the Piper Pilot 100 and 100i basic trainers this morning at Sun ‘n‘ Fun 2019.
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Airlines

Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.
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Avionics

Aero-Dienst Offers Learjet 60 ADS-B Out Solution

Aero-Dienst's GPS/SBAS Sensor System combined with equipment and STCs from two other companies satisfies the ADS-B Out mandate.
FBOs

Essinta Labs Rebrands Its FBO Management Software

The Florida-based company's EssintaWings is now FBO Director.
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Accidents

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.

BBGA Honors Inflite CEO Penny Stephens

Stephens evolved "a family-run, independent business into a thriving, international-focused concern in MRO and executive aviation handling."
Airlines

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement

The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.
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Aircraft

Premier Shows Off Mooney Ovation Ultra at SNF 2019

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Premier Aircraft Sales brought a 2019 Mooney Ovation Ultra demo airplane and its two regional sales experts to SNF 2019.

AOPA App's Pilot Passport Gamifies Flying

The AOPA app's new Pilot Passport feature lets users search for new places to fly, check in at airports and aviation events, and earn points and badges.

Sporty’s Awards Inaugural Prize to Young Writer

The Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots includes a $2,500 stipend.

People in Aviation: April 2019

New senior-level appointments are at Airbus Helicopters, ASTM International, Duncan Aviation and Gulfstream.
Rotorcraft

PHI International Implementing Risk-monitoring Software

The helicopter services company will use Coruson real-time risk monitoring software.
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Rotorcraft

Speedy Defiant Joins Slow Army Program

Sikorsky's SB-1 makes first flight as $790 million more is proposed for the Army's Future Vertical Lift program
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Changing private aviation trends increase demand for Wi-Fi

How the inflight experience can make or break a charter business
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Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia Market More Upbeat

The number of aircraft dipped, ahead of an expected fleet renewal next year, says one official.
Airports

Bolen: Fed Funds Protecting Airports from Local Limits

Federal funding is making up less than half of annual airport needs.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety, TRU Combine Textron Aviation Training Ops

The new joint venture between FlightSafety and TRU Simulation + Training is named FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training.

Jet Aviation's Paddock To Take Over as President

Jet Aviation SVP Dave Paddock will take over from current president Rob Smith, who is moving to the marine systems unit of parent company General Dynamics.
Regulations and Government

Safety Alert Addresses TALPA Procedures

A n FAA safety alert provides information to FAR Part 25 airplane operators on the safety benefits of using a takeoff and landing performance assessment.
Sustainability and Environment

New Study Sees Competitive SAFJ Prices in Future

A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says that with tweaks to the production process, biofuels could be priced at a par with Jet A.
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Airlines

Brexit Uncertainty Dampening Demand at EasyJet

The UK-headquartered LCC maintains it is well prepared for any Brexit outcome.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Border Patrol Displaying, Hiring at SNF

The U.S. Customs Border Patrol air and marine operations (AMO) will be showcasing aircraft and marine vessels at the 45th annual Sun ‘n’ Fun International.
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Training and Workforce

Bombardier's Safety Standdown Moving To Fort Worth

Bombardier Business Aircraft will host its 23rd Safety Standdown November 12-14 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Aircraft

Pipistrel Eyes Mongolia for Final Assembly

The light aircraft manufacturer is forging ahead on a deal proposed in October 2018.
Aircraft

First Flight for the Ilyushin Il-112V

After a long development and several delays, the Il-112V—intended successor to the Antonov An-26—takes to the air at Voronezh.
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