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Future-Proofing Your In-Flight Connectivity System

Business jet performance metrics that matter most to executives are the bandwidth, speed, and coverage area of onboard connectivity equipment
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Trending up: executives using company aircraft for personal travel

The reasons for a corporate executive to use the company jet—including safety, security, and privacy—haven’t changed.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet It To Offer HondaJet Shares in Eastern U.S.

The program opened its orderbook for share sales on August 30.

Argus: Business Aircraft Ops Flourished in First Half

Total operations were up five out of six months and charter led the way, up 4.5 percent over the first half.
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Aircraft

African Air Charter Outfit Adds Airvan 10 To Fleet

The charter operator already has five eight-seat Airvan 8 piston singles in its fleet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Heaven Expands Options for MRO Network

Under a premium subscription, operators can submit multiple requests and they are also able to include a flight plan with their requests.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Lands Stingray

Boeing has won the competition to build the first unmanned aircraft to operate within the U.S. Navy's carrier air wings.
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Avionics

Product Support Survey, Part 2: Avionics

Garmin leads the flight deck manufacturers with GoGo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct tied in the cabin electronics category.
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ORBAA To Host Workforce Development Event

ORBAA will host an event intended to develop interest in STEM careers in aviation.
Charter & Fractional

Coleman Jet To Operate CB SkyShare Fleet

Launched last year, CB SkyShare offers shares in a fleet of Pilatus PC-12s, Citation CJ2s, and Gulfstream G200s.
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Airlines

UK Further Eases In-cabin Laptop Ban

Cairo airport no longer subject to restrictions
Safety

APS Adds High-altitude Recurrent Upset Training

Program for pilots is a concentrated day of on-aircraft UPRT that “reinvigorates initial training competencies and updates skills."
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Constant Exceeds 20 MicroShield Applications in Bizjets

Product kills 99.99 percent of pathogens on treated surfaces for one year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Adds Slate of Approvals in Singapore

The approvals enable the Singapore center to support aircraft registered in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, and the U.S.
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Regulations and Government

ARSA Seeks Ombudsman Review of FAA ICA Enforcements

ARSA accuses the FAA of being more aggressive toward enforcement of repair station ICA rules than those that apply to manufacturers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Nevada Expands Huntsville Mx Facility

this will be its second modifications facility in the area, adding 60,794 sq ft of hangar space—enough to house up to seven Beechcraft King Airs.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Praises IRS Bonus Depreciation Proposal

The IRS clarification of previously used enables property to still qualify in cases of incidental uses, such as a demonstration flight.
Rotorcraft

Indian Navy Receives Approval for New Helicopters

After a long saga, the Indian Navy has been granted approval to buy the Sikorsky MH-60R through FMS channels, as well as a new utility helicopter
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Aircraft

VREF Signs as Partner for air.one Aircraft Marketplace

Aircraft brokers, buyer’s agents, and private buyers can now purchase a VREF Verified Report for an aircraft directly from its air.one listing.
Aircraft

Navy Builds Up to F-35C IOT&E; First Turkish F-35 Pilot Flies

Navy F-35Cs have operated as part of a regular air wing for the first time as the aircraft approaches a crucial operational test and evaluation milestone
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Is History Repeating Itself on FAA Bill?

The same issues held up reauthorization, similar concessions were made to move long-term bills, yet delays persisted.

Perlan Glider Crosses 62,000 Feet over Patagonia

Airbus Perlan Mission II soared over a pressure altitude of 62,000 feet.
Avionics

SkyRyse VTOL Pilot Assist To Deploy Next Year

Company's initial focus on is on first responders and using conventional helicopters.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Firm Boutique Air Begins DEN-Telluride Flights

The operator received FAA/DOT commuter authority in 2012 to conduct scheduled flights and is code-sharing with United Airlines on the route.
Safety

NBAA 2018 To Be Bookended by Bizav Safety Forums

A Single-Pilot Safety Standdown will be held on the even of the NBAA convention, while a National Safety Forum will take place on the event's final day.

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet Sets a New Standard in Regional Aviation

The countdown to the new era in regional travel has begun. Learn more about how choice transforms your business.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Insurance Rates Climbing, Says Broker

After years of decreases, aircraft inurance rates are now headed upward, notes Aviation Specialty Insurance president Matt Drummelsmith.
Aircraft

Virgin Australia Signs On As Latest Boeing Max 10 Customer

First delivery of order for 10 set for 2022
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Avionics

Garmin Acquires Trip Support Firm FltPlan

More than 6.3 million flight plans are created annually by FltPlan’s 165,000 registered users via its website or FltPlan Go app.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Offers TSA Repair Station Security Regs Training

TSA published its security rule in 2014 for repair stations located on or adjacent to airports.