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Leonardo Reports Sales of Vixen 500E AESA Radar

Romania will fit one for trials on its indigenous IAR-99 jet. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are also customers.
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Regulations and Government

Europe's Regionals Call for Swift Brexit Settlement

European Regions Airline Association says airlines hope for an aviation deal between the EU and UK a year before March 2019 Brexit negotiation deadlin
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Country Policies Vary for Ground Satcom Connectivity

Some airborne satcom users might not be aware that restrictions on ground use are common in many countries.
Accidents

NTSB Releases Icon A5 Fatal Accident Report

The report provides a detailed explanation of what happened, but no conclusions as to why the A5 was flown into a canyon surrounded by steep terrain.
Rotorcraft

Universal Handles Harvey

The company activated the business continuity plan it developed after 2008's Hurricane Ike.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Quest Kodiak

Brings solid feel and sure handling to utility role.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Resumes Flight Testing

Mitsubishi test pilots took the skies again in MRJ FTA-4 on September 6.
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People In Business Aviation

A number of key leadership posts changed hands since the last NBAA Convention, including at Embraer and BBJ.
Airports

Irma Wreaks Havoc, But Many Caribbean Airports Rebound

While some airports may take weeks to resume operations, some in the area skirted Irma's wrath.
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Aircraft

New British Training Fleet Entering Service

Grob G120TPs, Beechcraft T-6Cs and Embraer Phenoms are being supplied for the UK MFTS by the joint venture named Affinity.
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Rotorcraft

Caverton Orders Bell 407s for Nigerian Operations

The Nigerian company supports the oil-and-gas industry.

NBAA to Hold All-Day Effective Leadership Course

Held October 9, the course is designed to increase industry knowledge for individuals who already work as or wish to become an aviation department manager.
ATC

NBAA’s Bolen Urges Industry to Reject ATC Privatization

NBAA’s Bolen Urges Industry to Reject ATC Privatization
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DHS, Other Agencies Seek Law Changes To Intercept Drones

Interagency working groups reporting to the National Security Council have asked Congress to change wiretap and other prohibitions.
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Russian Bizav Show JetExpo Kicks Off in Moscow

Three-day show that opened today at Moscow Vnukovo Airport has considerably fewer business jets on display than previous JetExpo events.

Pre-owned Bizjet Market To Stabilize, Experts Say

Joe Carfagna, Jr. and Mike Dwyer predicted that market prices will continue to stabilize because of the buying off of oversupply of aircraft for now.
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Aircraft

Texas Billionaire Is Nextant 604XT Launch Customer

604XT certification program is running ahead of schedule, with first flight scheduled for this month and FAA and EASA certification in June 2018.
Aircraft

Britain’s Sentinel Recon Aircraft Gets an Upgrade

Although still threatened with grounding in 2021, the radar is being improved. Meanwhile, Raytheon is marketing an enhanced version for export.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Private Equity, Hedge Funds Eye Bizav Financing Market

More private equity firms and hedge funds will soon enter the business aviation finance sector to diversify their portfolios and reduce their exposure
Regulations and Government

At NBAA Forum, Bolen Urges Action Ahead of ATC Vote

With a vote on the latest measure aimed at privatizing the nation's air traffic control system slated for next week, the time to act is now, he said.
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Bizav Ops Mark Another Month of Gains in Europe

Traffic has now been on the rise for 10 consecutive months, the longest period of growth since 2010, EBAA said.
Airports

Business Aviation Braces for Hurricane Irma

Three business aviation aircraft manufacturers—Gulfstream, Embraer and Piper—have production plants and other major facilities along the storm path.
Regulations and Government

U.S. FAA FY2018 Funding Bill Moves to House Floor

Fate of omnibus package is uncertain in Senate.
Aircraft

Russia Pitches MiG-35 to India as FGFA Project Falters

The twin-engine fighter could be a viable alternative to the F-16 and Gripen, whose makers have further defined their Indian partnerships
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Honeywell Announces Inspection Service Using Intel's Drone

The 'InView' service will support critical structure inspections by utility, energy and oil and gas companies, Honeywell said.
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Charter & Fractional

Single-engine Airlines Fill Niche in NYC Market

Two turboprop operators have found different ways to serve the same New York-New England passenger routes.
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Blade Demo Could Pave the Way to Laminar Flow Fuel Saving

The partners are testing two wing changes to evaluate their respective efficiency
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Harvey Fuel Spike Will Drive Down Airline Earnings

The hurricane is expected to worsen a trend toward declining revenue.
Aircraft

Bell Completes V-280 Assembly

The company intends to fly the next-gen tiltrotor in the fall.
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Dassault Working on Next Aircraft

Nothing has been revealed about the next Falcon jet under development, except that it will feature the latest technology.