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Huerta: Data Comm Remains on Track for Expansion Next Year

FAA Administrator Huerta said trials in Newark and Memphis "are delivering great results."
Aircraft

Next-gen Avionics Upgrade Offered for Falcon 900A/B

The upgrade, which is FAA approved, includes ADS-B OUT, Fans 1/A and LPV.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Leasing Deepens Its Funding Pool

The Irish rotorcraft financing company has added two financial institutions to its stable of lenders.
Aircraft

GA-ASI Describes Progress Toward Certifying the Reaper

US company also reported service entry of the Extended Range Reaper, and a new US Army order for Gray Eagles
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Accidents

Quest Kodiak 100 Substantially Damaged in Takeoff Crash

Registered as N153RW, the single-engine turboprop was substantially damaged in the accident, which occurred in day VMC.
Charter & Fractional

Chicago Helitour Company Branches into Air Charter

Charter flights are available daily or hourly and include shuttle flights to all Chicago-area airports and local and regional golf courses.
Accidents

Brazil Sentence Final for Legacy Midair Pilots

Under a legal cooperation treaty, the sentence of three years, one month and 10 days would be served in the U.S.
Aircraft

Falcon 5X Timing Still Unclear, as New Engine Issue Surfaces

When the 5X rolled out in June, its first flight was pegged for September, but the new twinjet has yet to fly.
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Aircraft

Australian MRH-90 Helicopter Problems Aired

Like other operators of the NH-90 series helicopters, the Australians have experienced capability delays and maintainability problems.
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Aircraft

United's Interim Leadership Stays Course on Improvements

The carrier's management team is 'fully capable,' acting CEO Brett Hart told analysts and reporters in a conference call.
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Regulations and Government

DOT IG Finds FAA Oversight Lacking

FAA is moving toward a risk-based oversight approach for its ODA program in face of criticism for lacking effective staffing, risk-based models.
Aircraft

Embraer Hands Over 300th Phenom 300

Over the past two years, the Phenom 300 has been the most delivered business jet in the world and is on pace to do so again this year.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s Muilenburg Rebuts Talk of Widebody Bubble

Insists production rate will not fall below seven per month during transition to 777X
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Aircraft

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G280 Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G280 Business Jet Cabin Interior
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Aircraft

AIN Blog: Here Come the Drone Police

The plan to enact rules for registration of drones will open a huge can of worms.
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Charter & Fractional

Magellan Launches New Corporate Membership Jet Card

The new Corporate Membership card gives companies greater flexibility in their flight options.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Forecasts Moderate Bizjet Market Growth

Business aircraft market still depends on North America for growth, as emerging markets continue to disappoint.
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ATC

NBAA Resource Guides on Aircraft Callsign Application

The online resource provides guidance on application process, eligibility, types of designators and what might be acceptable.
FBOs

Long Island Republic Airport Gets Third FBO

Long known as a charter provider, Talon Air has now entered the FBO arena.
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Avionics

Exemption Available for Part of ADS-B Out Requirements

The FAA will allow aircraft owners and operators to delay installation of a rule-compliant GPS/GNSS sensor to meet ADS-B Out equipage requirements.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Dumont Aviation as Part 145 Facility

The company has Unlimited Airframe and Limited Engine ratings.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Expands PT6 Field Service

The company has added field service reps in Vancouver and Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Signs First Contract in Mainland China

CGAMEC signs deal to use the company's Envision software to manage its MRO operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

PAC International Provides Greener Paint Refurbishments

The company recently installed a soft-media paint removal system.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Aviation Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Since its founding with one FBO in 2005, Rectrix now operates facilities in Hyannis, Worcester and Westfield, Mass., as well as Sarasota, Fla.
Regulations and Government

Draft Advisory Circular Updates RVSM Approval Guidance

Draft document outlines means for operators to obtain initial operational RVSM authorization or amend an existing operational authorization.
Accidents

Dassault Begins Completions on Initial Falcon 8X Jets

The first customer-bound 8X arrived in Little Rock this month.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets, Pilot Union Near Tentative Labor Agreement

The parties are now finalizing the negotiated language that will form the tentative agreement, which is expected to be released in the coming days.
Aircraft

Eclipse Flies into the Sunshine

Eclipse team has been working to finish adding promised equipment and upgrades to the aircraft and providing quality service to its far-flung fleet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Offering Free Gas Path Analysis Clinic

The free trial allows operators to try Jet-Care's Gas Path Analysis trend monitoring service.
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