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Aircraft

PPG Offering Sealant Samples Before Roll-out

New Pro-Seal 815M product speeds up sealing cycle times.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G500, G600 Make Asia Debuts

Both jets on track for entry into service this year; company also has G650, G550 and G280 on static display here
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Safety

Boeing Proposes Airplane Cyberattack Simulator

In its early stages the system will provide data about pilot response to facilitate the development of better defenses.
FBOs

WEF Draws Record Bizav Traffic

Business aviation traffic numbers have been steadly increasing at the annual conference, leading to another record this year.
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Innova Aerospace Quietly Shuts Its Doors

The Texas-based company which owned Sierra Industries, Sabreliner Aviation and Composite Helicopters appears to be defunct.
Rotorcraft

Swisshelicopter Rebrands as Kopter

Name "makes a promise to its customers: whatever the missions, whatever the times, wherever the places, Kopter will get you where you’re going."
Rotorcraft

CBP Helicopters To Provide Super Bowl Security

Three UH-60 Black Hawks and three AStars will maintain aerial surveillance for the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis

AINsight: What Exactly Is an ‘Off Market’ Aircraft?

If an airplane is being advertised, even casually, how can it be off the market? It is either for sale or it isn't.
Aircraft

F-35 Development, Availability and Reliability Problems Remain, Testers Say

The U.S. Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) issued a downbeat report.
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Avionics

STC Connects FreeFlight Sensor and L3 Transponders

The STC provides a pathway to lower-cost ADS-B Out upgrades for a variety of legacy business jets.
Airports

Subic Bay Commits To Business Aviation

Subic Bay International Airport aims to pick up general aviation traffic from Manila International.
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Aircraft

Airbus Continues Flight Tests on Several Variants

A status update on the airframer's programs.
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Aircraft

Business Aviation Has Prominent Role in Bombardier Growth Strategy

G7000 introduction, aftermarket ramp-up key to BBA growth projections
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Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Backs India’s Women in Aerospace Initiative

Program to encourage young women in India to consider a career in aviation is gathering support.
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Aircraft

Saab Seeks Assurances on Potential Embraer-Boeing Combination

The Swedish company wants to protect the technology of Gripen E/F fighter being co-developed with Brazil.
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Avionics

More Requirements Coming for North Atlantic Track Users

Aircraft will need to be equipped with FANS 1/A, controller-pilot datalink communications and ADS-C to fly on the NAT between FL350 and FL390 inclusive.
Rotorcraft

GlobalParts.aero Makes Move into Rotary-wing Market

The company is adding part numbers that will support its mixed-fleet customer base.
FBOs

Signature To Acquire Cali Airport Self-serve Fuel Operation

The FBO chain expections to expand its facility at Santa Barbara Airport, with the pending acquisition of Mag Aviation Fuel.
Airports

AOPA Cancels Chicagoland Airport Complaint

The pilot organization signaled satisfaction in improvements in fees for transient aircraft and lower fuel costs at the airport

North Korea Makes Progress on Missile Programs

U.S. intelligence did not correctly identify how quickly the nation could field a nuclear missile.
Rotorcraft

Revenues, Civil Deliveries Rise at Bell Helicopter

Scott Donnelly, chairman and CEO of Bell Helicopter parent Textron, forecast slightly lower revenues—$3.2 billion—for the helicopter manufacturer in 2018.
Charter & Fractional

Keith Plumb To Leave Executive AirShare

Co-founding the company in 2000, Plumb helped build it into an operation that has more than 50 aircraft, nearly 200 employees, and five bases.
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Citi on Tax Law: No Immediate Bump for New Bizjet Sales

"We think 2019 is the earliest we’d see a material benefit for OEM production rates,” said Citigroup Equities Research aerospace analyst Jonathan Raviv.
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Aircraft

HondaJet China Opens Guangzhou Facility

Honsan General Aviation operates as HondaJet China, providing sales, service and support from a new-build FBO at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Charter & Fractional

Victor Raises $18M for Charter Industry Venture

Will create an ecosystem enabling business aviation industry stakeholders to boost efficiency and profitability by sharing data and intelligence.

IBAC Releases 2018 IS-BAO/IS-BAH Workshop Schedule

IBAC is planning 28 two-day workshops throughout the U.S., along with a half-dozen locations outside the U.S.
Avionics

Boeing 757 Hacked in DHS Test

Researchers did not need a person on board to gain greater access to the aircraft.
Aircraft

Boeing Readies Delivery of First 787-10 to Singapore Airlines

Rolls-powered version of latest Dreamliner gained FAA certification on January 22
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Aircraft

Asia-Pacific a Prime Market for GTF, P&W Expects

Today China and the Asia-Pacific region are major markets for PW1000G geared-turbofan engines and they will remain so, Pratt & Whitney says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Getting Busier at Seletar

Asia-Pacific regional activity is increasing and for Bell Helicopter, Singapore is at the leading edge.
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