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Avionics

Avionics Sales Soar 15.5% in First-half 2018

Of the more than $1.3 billion total, 57.5 percent came from the retrofit market.
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Security

Q400 Crash Spurs Lawmaker Call for Review of Security

Sen. Maria Cantwell said the crash exposed an issue with airport security protocols.
Aircraft

Indian P-8 Controversy Threatens Follow-on Buy

India has acquired the P-8 Poseidon as a replacement for its Tupolev Tu-142 "bears'. Desires for a follow-on purchase are now under threat
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill

Capitol Hill last passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill in 2012.
Regulations and Government

Chicagoland Airport Inaugurates CBP Facility

Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport can now handle direct international private aircraft flights through its dedicated customs facility.
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Rotorcraft

VIP AW169 Lands at LABACE

Leonardo's medium-twin has proved a hit in Brazil. The utility helicopter isa being shown at LABACE in VIP configuration
Airports

If You Build Airports, Will Airplanes Come?

New airports could drive growing business aviation activity in Brazil.
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FBOs

Universal Aviation Mexico Adds Hangar at Toluca

The 50,000 sq ft, $3.5 million structure is the joint venture's fifth on the airport.
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Aircraft

Leonardo, Icon Partner on Brazil Trekker Sales

Icon Aviation will sell new Leonardo Helicopters A109 Trekkers in Brazil.
Aircraft

Diamond Sparkles at LABACE

Diamond Aircraft's Brazilian dealer Aeromot is showing the DA62, the flagship of Diamond's compsite aircraft range

Air Charter Service Reports Midyear Revenue Growth

Air Charter Service reported revenue growth in its commercial and private jet divisions.

Brazil Business Aviation Looking Confidently to Future

Aircraft and engine manufacturers and the Brazilian business aviation industry filled the exhibit halls and static display at LABACE 2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Continues To Complete ADS-B Upgrades

With 52 percent of business aircraft still not compliant, Duncan Aviation still has the capacity to complete the ADS-B upgrade before the deadline.
ATC

Brazil Pushes Bilateral Open Skies Deals with EU Countries

Norwegian snaps up traffic rights for services between UK and Brazil.
Aircraft

Falcon 8X Breaks Speed Record on Flight to Brazil

The record flight between Teterboro and Foz do Iguaçu took 8 hours and 46 minutes at an average Mach .86.
Rotorcraft

On-demand Helicopter Service Lifts Off

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary has been operational in São Paulo for over a year with its on-demand helicopter booking service

CAE’s Civil Segment Leads First-quarter FY2019 Results

CAE has reported double-digit growth attributed to the company’s civil aviation training solutions.
Aircraft

Piper’s 'M-Class' Flagship Makes LABACE Debut

Piper's Brazilian dealer is showcasing the new M600 turboprop single, with an eye on selling it into the agricultural sector
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Venezuelan Attack Stokes Fresh Drone Fears

FBI Says UAS terror "Imminent"
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Selects Helipark as Designated Maintenance Facility

Helipark is P&WC's newest designated maintenance facility
Airlines

Synerjet Adds Honeywell’s Catalog to its Pilatus Business

Synerjet is well-known in Latin America as the sales representative for Pilatus. recently the company has added the Honeywell product line to its catalog
Aircraft

Icon Aviation and Leonardo Seal Partnership Deal

Leonardo Helicopters has signed a partnership for Icon Aviation to sell the A109 Trekker in Brazil.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Opens New Sorocaba Interior Shop

Embraer has invested $25 million in its Sorocaba service center and interior workshop.
Airports

Improvements Targeted for Brazil GA Airports

The 20 general aviation airports in São Paolo state should see improvements under a DAESP program.
FBOs

Jetex/CFLY Partnership Advances Plans for GRU Facility

Jetex and CFLY are installing a general aviation terminal and FBO at Brazil's busiest airport to significantly improve operator and customer experiences
Aircraft

Longitude Joins Textron Aviation LABACE Display

Textron Aviation brought eight airplanes to the LABACE static display.
Engines

Brazilian Business is Bouncing Back, Says Dallas Airmotive

Dallas Airmotive's Brazil-based offers high-quality engine MRO services. In 208 it has seen business recovering from the 2015 low
Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Wraps Hot-weather Tests, Preps for FAA Trials

The super-medium twin flew during outside air temperatures of up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Airports

LABACE 2018 Celebrates 15th Fair

Strong support from Brazil's business aviation association ABAG is helping LABACE thrive.
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Argus Reports Weak Growth in July for U.S. Bizav Flying

Part 135 has been the stalwart of increases in flight activity over the past few years, but that run ended last month.
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