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Maintenance and Modifications

STS Aviation Creates Non-destructive Testing Division

After acquiring the business assets of aircraft maintenance company AWI, STS Aviation Group created a new division called STS NDT.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Completes Challenger 300 Avionics Installation

The installation was completed when the aircraft was undergoing a scheduled maintenance check at the MRO company’s facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

With New Hire, Victor Sets Sights on U.S. Growth

Victor said it reached its sales revenue forecast of $39 million to $41 million in 2016 and is on target to exceed $60 million this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Performs First of Three Falcon 7X C Checks

While Aero-Dienst will complete a second 7X C inspection, a third inspection is scheduled for an undisclosed 7X operator during the first half of 2018.
Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly: Charter Customers Edge Younger, Spend More

The average age of private jet customers is now 38 years, while nearly one in five passengers are children under 16 years old.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Completes Fourth Challenger Midlife Inspection

The 7500-cycle inspection requires more than 8,000 man hours to complete since it is one of the most comprehensive inspections the aircraft can receive.
Aircraft

Airbus Shifts into High Gear To Meet A320neo Delivery Target

Reaching goal of 200 for the year appears increasingly unlikely
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Regulations and Government

CNN Drone Waiver Paves Path for Wider Use over People

Waiver allow CNN to operate a Vantage Robotics Snap sUAS over open-air assemblies up to altitudes of 150 feet agl.
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Safety

BBD Safety Standdown Promotes 'Intentionally Safe'

Entering its third decade, the Safety Standdown has trained over 9,000 professionals.
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FBOs

Argus Integrates ADS-B Flight Data into TraqPak FBO

Integration of ADS-B enables more precise aircraft tracking, as well as an increase in the number of flights tracked in the tool.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Iridium Satcom Gains STC Approval

The Send Solutions Airtext Iridium satcom systems work anywhere in the world.
Airlines

Drop in China-Taiwan Traffic Pressures China Airlines

Taiwan's flag carrier turns focus to Southeast Asia, Europe
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Charter & Fractional

Management Company or Flight Department?

Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.
Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Could Trigger Sequestration, CRS Finds

The CRS based that determination on theCBO) finding that that the creation of a new ATC organization would add nearly $100 biliion to the federal deficit.
Security

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Offers Aftermarket Improvements for C-130

The suite of post-production improvements can be installed by operators, Lockheed Martin or manufacturer-certified service centers.
Avionics

Citing Safety, Collins Zaps 10K Approaches from Navdata

Manually edited or temperature compensated “Climb To” altitudes in the databases could "command the aircraft to turn in the wrong direction."
Aircraft

Legacy Falcon 2000 Components To Be Made in India

Components for legacy Dassault Falcon 2000s will be made in India starting in the first quarter of next year.
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Airports

FAA Bulletin Clarifies Runway Status Light Procedures

Runway status lights provide a visual signal indicating when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway and begin or continue a takeoff.
Avionics

EASA Recommends TAWS in Light Turbine Airplanes

The bulletin specifically recommends that both commercial and private operators install TAWS that meets the requirements for Class B equipment.
Aircraft

New Business Jets 2017

Industry at slow end of descent
Engines

New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations

The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.
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At Expomarte, Brazil's Bizav Sector Shows Signs of Life

Fair had news of a strong recovery in the general and business aviation sector in the months since LABACE.
Regulations and Government

U.S., China Take Step Forward in Cert Cooperation

The Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness document follows through on the commitment the FAA and CAAC made in 2005 under a bilateral agreement.
FBOs

Signature Signs Texas Hangar Development Deal

The agreement with aviaton real estate developer Western LLC, will see new corporate hangars rise at airports in Houston and Austin
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Aircraft

U.S. Military Tackles Vexing Issue of Physiological Episodes

The Navy and Air Force are investigating an increase in incidents involving high-performance jets including the T-45, F/A-18 and F-35.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s ‘Partnering for Success’ Terms Squeezing UTAS

United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes reveals that his company did not bid on landing gear contract for 777X, 777-300ER
FBOs

Long Beach Airport FBO to Close by Year-end

The impending shut down by JFI Jet Center leaves Ross Aviation and Signature Flight Support as the major service providers.
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Aircraft

Chinese Fighter Developments Revealed

New information on the J-10, J-20 and FC-31 emerged on the margins of this week’s Communist Party Congress.
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Rafael Wins Israeli Order For New Version of Spike Missile

The home customer will buy more than 1,000 of a longer-range version of the Spike missile that can also be exported.
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