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Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive, H+S Offer Cost-Certainty Programs

In addition to supporting P&WC's flat-rate program, Dallas Airmotive has created a three-tier Price CAP Promise service program..
Airports

Against All Odds, San Juan’s FBOs Shine

Facing power and water outages, the service providers at the two airports met the urgent crisis head-on.
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Aircraft

Widerøe To Take first Embraer E190-E2 in April

Test program has accumulated 1,600 flying hours out of estimated requirement of 2,000
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Safety

Episode 06: The Perils of Hypoxia

In this episode of The Human Factor, pilot George Braly recounts a flight where he lost consciousness due to a kinked oxygen hose.
Airports

Court Lifts SMO TRO, Clearing Way for Runway Shortening

Court found that hearing was not required for runway shortening project and disputed safety concerns, citing Santa Monica safety expert.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Wins 11-aircraft Order from Norway

The order calls for the first medevac-configured Latitude and 10 King Air 250s.
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Bizav Flight Activity in Europe Continues Ascent

WingX said the Southern Mediterranean “continued to be the hub for growth in business aviation” in September.
Rotorcraft

Tokyo Helicopter Ride-share Service Launched

The service requires reservations.
FBOs

Washington State FBO Reopens after Refurbishment

The company also joined the World Fuel Services network.
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Forecast pitfalls: Prognosticators Adapt To Evolving Times

Unit delivery forecasts have been predictably over-optimistic, but billings estimates have been surprisingly conservative.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MU-2 Aircraft Enthusiasts Gather for Annual Fly-In

Mitsubishi MU-2 Aircraft Enthusiasts Gather for Annual Fly-In
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Aircraft

Embraer’s New Phenom 300E Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017

Embraer’s New Phenom 300E Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017
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Aircraft

Airbus Agrees To Take Majority Stake in C Series

While denying antidumping claims motivated the decision, companies expect U.S.-made C Series jets would not fall subject to tariffs
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Rotorcraft

Third Airbus Helicopters H160 Takes Flight

Airbus anticipates service entry in 2019.
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NBAA 2017 Deemed 'All-around Success'

The event featured about 1,100 exhibitors, including more than 100 new exhibitors.
Charter & Fractional

Benefit Raises $435K for Corporate Angel Network

Live auction started off with a bidding war for the Textron Stampede off-road vehicle, valued at $27,670, that fetched $100,000.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Signs First U.S. AW169 EMS, Japanese AW189

The Italian OEM secured several orders for the AW169 and other models recently.

Bombardier Contract Wins 92 Percent Approval in Wichita

The contract covers 455 workers at Bombardier's Wichita site.
Engines

GE9X Uses CFM Leap’s Pioneering Cooling-Air Flow Modulation

Technology alters HTP cooling for specific flight conditions, allowing for better thermal efficiency and performance
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Regulations and Government

Huerta: Collaboration Key in Reauthorization

Huerta gave his last speech as FAA administrator before an NBAA audience.
Regulations and Government

CL604 Pilot Sentenced for Operating While Intoxicated

Fitzgerald was sentenced to 12 months and one day of prison also, fined $5,500 and given three years of supervised probation upon release.
Aircraft

Avanti EVO: A Legend Reborn

The Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti has the stunning appearance of an aircraft from the future.
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FBOs

Mississippi Airport Completes Sale of FBO

When it awarded a five-year management lease on the facility in 2012, the Tupelo Airport Authority noted it wished to exit the FBO business.
FBOs

Flight Attendant Launches South Korean Bizav Caterer

Young Park has seen the paucity of catering options in South Korea, ahead of the Winter Olympics, and decided to do something about it.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Transport Canada Reports First Collision of Drone, Airplane

An unidentified drone struck a Skyjet King Air 100 with eight passengers inbound to a Québec City airport, causing minor damage.
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FBOs

London Southend Airport To Debut New FBO

The location at the privately-owned international airport boasts quick transfers to London along with competitive pricing.
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Aircraft

Scaled Composites Reveals 'Model 401' Experimental Jet

The Northrop Grumman subsidiary said it will make available two jets for research flights by industry partners and the U.S. government.
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Accidents

FAA Calls for Emergency Inspections of GP7200 Turbofans

Advisory Directive comes in reaction to uncontained failure of engine on Air France A380
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Airlines

Lufthansa Agrees to Buy Parts of Air Berlin

Deal draws protest from Ryanair, which pledged to take its challenge to EC competition authorities
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cactus Aero First Aid Kit Debuts at NBAA

Cactus Aero develops simpler and lower cost mobile emergency kit for cabin crew.