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Avionics

Honeywell Marks 100th JetWave Installation

The Inmarsat Ka-band satellite-based system offers global bandwidth up to 15 Mbps.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Expands Stage Content, Eyes Venue Integration

Deal with West Entertainment adds TV, movie options
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Embraer Debuts Phenom 300E

"Enhanced" model of world's best selling biz jet features new cabin and upgraded CMS/IFE system.
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Avionics

Third Launch of Satellites with ADS-B Payloads a Success

October 9 Iridium NEXT satellite launch gives Aireon 23 operational space-based ADS-B payloads
Aircraft

Gulfstream: G500/600 Performance Exceeds Original Specs

Gulfstream has applied for a city-pair record for the G500's flight from London to Las Vegas into an average 32-knot headwind.
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Charter & Fractional

Flush with Cash, Wheels Up Eyes Growth

Fleet expansion will continue with the addition of the company's first Citation Xs.
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NBAA Donates $10,000 to the Las Vegas Victims Fund

The Las Vegas Victims Fund, which has already raised $10 million, supports those affected by the October 1 Mandalay Bay shooting.
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Aircraft

Falcon 5X Facing Potential Program Delay

Dassault's NBAA show press conference revealed a new delay for the 5X program, optimism for the business aviation market and improvements to the 8X.
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Aircraft

Nextant Launches Phase II of 604XT Program

Phase II encompasses a two-zone interior and 500-nm range extension.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Boosts TDR-94 Transponder Capabilities

Upgrade adds fixed-flight ID auto-generation.
Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Makes World Debut

World's largest purpose-built business jet is on track for EIS in 2018; eight customer aircraft currently on the production line.
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Aircraft

Drake Group Acquires Parachute STC for Gulfstreams

The Drake Group has acquired the STC it helped develop, which permits parachuting humans and cargo from Gulfstream GV/G550 aircraft.
Engines

BLR Celebrates Whisper Prop Milestone

Supplier MT-Propeller's 20,000th constant speed unit was installed as part of the company's Whisper Prop system.
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FAA Considers Canceling Certain Circling Procedures

Cost cutting is behind the effort to eliminate certain instrument procedures
Aircraft

Duncan Aviation Offering Flat-rate LoPresti BoomBeam Installs

The installation work can be done as ADS-B and other installations are performed on customer aircraft at Duncan's satellite shops.
Engines

GE Honda Aero Completes HF120 Type Certification Validation

GE Honda Engines (Booth C10438) completed type certification validation for its HF120 turbofan engine for Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency.

DOT IG Audit Initiated on FAA’s Radar Replacement Program

Questions about funding and coordination generated the audit
Aircraft

Satcom Direct Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity

SD's proprietary network and direct monitoring can alert flight departments to threats as they happen.
Aircraft

Bombardier CS300 Stops at Delhi during Asian Tour

Canadian manufacturer sees big potential for narrowbody in capacity-constrained India
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Expanding Apps for 1Call

The 1Call center is picking up customers and helping provide visibility for Textron Aviation on better distribution of mobile teams and other resources.
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Airports

Federal Judge Grants TRO To Halt SMO Runway Shortening

The judge believes the case against Santa Monica would likely prevail in court.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AMS Cayman Signs Leasing Accord with MLR

Two companies bring vast experience in airliner and business jet management with a focus on airliners leased by non-scheduled operators.
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Euro Jet Appoints OCC Manager

Paul Lourenco will lead Euro Jet's operations control center in Prague.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MSB Teams with Field Aviation on Cabin Interiors

The Canadian design and engineering firm has a solid portfolio of work for Bombardier Embraer and Gulfstream.
Aircraft

Blackhawk Unveils King Air 350ER Engine Upgrade Program

Latest XP67A kit targets special-mission operators.
Avionics

Skyvector Details New Weather Products

Skyvector's new MRMS and cloud top height layer products provide improved weather radar and high-altitude cloud data
Aircraft

Safe Flight Tests AoA Indicator Aboard Viking Twin Otter

The new AoA system may enhance the Twin Otter's already-legendary STOL capabilities
ATC

New Tools Benefitting Embry-Riddle ATC Students

Simulation software is the same used by FAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics

StandardAero Completes Alto Install on Falcon 900EX

System was installed during routine maintenance visit.

Gulfstream Touts Interior Designs with Interactive Experience

Airframer showcases cabins of G650ER, G500 and G600 at Henderson Executive Airport