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Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense

The UAE Air Force will upgrade its F-16s and Mirage 2000-9s, and replenish its depleted stocks of air-to-ground weapons.
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Aircraft

Bombardier To Ramp Up Hiring for Global 7000 Production

The OEM currently has about 50 open positions related to Global 7000 production and completions listed on its website
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Safety

NTSB Reaches Out To Industry for Most Wanted List Progress

The NTSB hosted a mid-point check-up of its Most Wanted List, praising collaborative efforts of stakeholders in reducing fatal accident rate.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Debuts First Transient Hangar

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport has followed up a runway expansion program with the new self-funded hangar.
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Avionics

Extant Aero Expanding at Its Central Florida Campus

Additional facility will support company’s growing product portfolio and accommodate future growth in its high-mix, low-volume product lines and services.
FBOs

Injunction Tossed in Jackson Hole Airport FBO Purchase

A county judge has dismissed the injunction against the airport which would have delayed or prevented its purchase of Jackson Hole Aviation.
Airports

NBAA Reiterates Call for Court To Vacate SMO Accord

NBAA and a handful of other petitions argue that FAA failed to comply with federal noise, environmental and Surplus Property Act mandates.
Charter & Fractional

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ex-FAA Inspector, Avionics Shop Co-owner Face Charges

The ongoing case has already netted one owner of South Florida-based Avcom Avionics,
Aircraft

Embraer Lowers Cabin Altitude for Legacy 450/500

mbraer is now increasing the cabin pressurization differential from 9.3 psi to 9.73 psi to reduce the maximum cabin altitude to 5,800 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Abu Dhabi Aviation Authorized for Bell 212/412 Mx

Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the region, with 61 rotorcraft and four fixed-wing aircraft.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance Report: Cash Still King

Finance is gaining traction
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
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Avionics

FAA To Allow Own-ship Display on EFB Apps

The FAA's move adds significant value to powerful EFB moving-map applications.
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Regulations and Government

Huerta: Aviation on Cusp of 'Next Great Age'

Changes are coming rapidly and industry has new "need for speed," Huerta said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Set To Expand Biggin Hill Capacity

A new hangar and ramp up of staff will enable the facility to handle twice as many aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Ornge Cleared in 2013 Accident Charges

Failure to equip the aircraft with NVGs was not negligent, a judge ruled.
Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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NBAA Wants a Hold on Circling Approach Proposal

The association is asking the FAA to take into consideration recent FMS software glitches.
Regulations and Government

Opioids Added To Drug Testing Rules

Ccovered employees will be tested for hydrocodon, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.

AsBAA Honors Industry Icons, Raises $26,000 for Orbis

Now in its third year, the annual gala has raised a cumulative $100,000 for Orbis.

Rectrix BED Manager Shewokis Dies

In addition to managing Rectrix's facility at Hanscom Field, Shewokis spent 25 years with Signature Flight Support's facility at the airport.

MEBAA Forges Partnership with RAeS

MEBAA is now a corporate partner to RAeS.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Inks LOI for 24 C Series Jets with Egyptair

Canadian manufacturer expects to conclude firm deal for 12 of the airplanes by the end of the year
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Aircraft

ATR Says China Market Looks Promising

European turboprop manufacturer recently recorded major order with Fexex ordering 50 ATR-600F freighters, launching the variant.
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Aircraft

Ethiopian Inks Firm Order for Four Boeing 777Fs

Deal doubles commitment for two airplanes announced at Paris Airshow in June
Aircraft

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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Aircraft

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airline Seat Monitor Senses All

FliteTrek’s ViatorAero wirelessly shows info on seats and their occupants; sister firm Flitetec debuts tablet holders.
Avionics

ACSS Taps BendixKing as Bizjet Dealer for NXT-700

Agreement offers aircraft operators a sales channel for purchasing and installing the ADS-B-compliant transponder.