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Jetcraft Forecast Sees Upward Sales Trend

Better absorption of used aircraft helps boost market predictions over the next 10 years.
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Engines

Nexcelle's Integrated Propulsion System Debuts on Global 7000

With the public debut of Bombardier's new flagship Global 7000, Nexcelle's integrated propulsion system shares some of the spotlight at NBAA.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Teams Up on New Business Aircraft Valuation Tool

Tool uses current aircraft specs and the same “consistent objective methodology” to value each aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering's Aeria Gains Some Independence

The newly incorporated unit will operate under its own repair station, rather than under VT SAA's certificate.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Datalink Gets Latest FANS TSO Approval

FANS-1/A datalink unit simplifies pilot-to-controller communication, reduces communications error and increases efficiency in congested airspace.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Singapore Airlines’ First 787-10

Launch customer expects delivery of the airplane during the first half of 2018
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Takes Aim at 'False Claims' on ATC Proposal

The proposal does not have support in the Senate, says one opponent.
Safety

Fatal Bizav Accidents Up 43% in First Nine Months

Fatal accidents of business jets and turboprops increased 42.8 percent year-over-year in the first nine months, while fatalities climbed by 43.5 percent.

Zetta Jet Moves Forward with Bankruptcy, Continues Ops

The court agreed to the company's request for a court appointed trustee over the objection of a shareholder who sought to halt the bankruptcy proceedings.
Airlines

Indian Airlines Facing Major Slot Constraints

Growing pains intensify from continuing infrastructure shortcomings
Engines

Safran Unveils New Aneto Helicopter Engine Family

New engine promises 24 percent higher power-to-weight ratio but 15 percent lower operating costs.
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Avionics

Bizcraft Operators Advised To Wait on iOS 11 Upgrade

Devices on iOS 11 using Bluetooth/plug-in GPS receivers for position data can experience loss of GPS signal when carried on aircraft exceeding 300 knots.
Aircraft

Bombardier Adds Fourth Global 7000 Flight-test Program

All four Global 7000 FTVs took to skies on September 28.
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Airlines

UK’s Monarch Airlines Ends Operations

Company enters administration under weight of cost and competitive pressures
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Regulations and Government

Bill Aims To 'Clearly' Identify Aircraft Owners

In the case of a trust or association, the legislation calls for the “chain of control,” including the owner, trustee and beneficiary.
Accidents

Probe into Air France A380 Engine Failure Fully Under Way

Front of engine sheared off as superjumbo flew over the Atlantic

New FAA Management Advisory Council Board Named

New members bring background in government, unmanned systems and business.
Regulations and Government

FAA Extension Wins Congressional Approval

Washington turns to completion of long-term bill.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Repeats Cabin for Global Express

Canadian completions specialist has delivered a second cabin for customer in same design as his first aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 850.
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Aircraft

Turboprop Single Ops Could Boom in Europe

EASA now allowing Single Engine Turbine commercial operations in Europe has created a new market opportunity for operators.
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Safety

Torqued: Court Decisions Raise Questions about FAA Decision-making

An appeals court uses scathing language to take the agency to task for two recent FAA actions.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Jet Aviation San Juan Offers Easy U.S. Entry

The modern facility is the latest entry into the General Dynamics subsidiary's global FBO network.
Engines

Product Support Survey: Part 3 Engines

Competition was steep among the top finishers in this year's survey.
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FBOs

Desert Jet Battles Landlord over Eviction Process

The California-based aviation services provider has incurred Riverside County's ire over its stalled FBO construction project.
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Security

AIN Blog: New Drone Restrictions Are Mind-bogglingly Useless

The new restrictions enacted without public comment by the FAA serve simply to assuage peoples' fears, but accomplish nothing useful.
Airlines

Qatar Completes Purchase of Equity Stake in Meridiana

Doha-based carrier now owns 49-percent of the ailing Italian airline
Aircraft

UAC, Comac Name New Widebody CR 929

Companies finally agree to designation following several months of ambiguity
Aircraft

Bombardier Seals Q400 Deal with SpiceJet

Agreement covers firm order for 25 of the big turboprops and purchase rights on 25 more
Aircraft

WTO Creates Panel To Examine C Series at Behest of Brazil

Trade body to weigh the propriety of some $3 billion worth of government support
Regulations and Government

ATC Debate Taking Center Stage at Convention

NBAA has planned multiple channels to enable the bizav community to contact lawmakers, while a showdown is looming on Capitol Hill