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Avionics

Gogo Biz 4G To Be Available in 2017

Business aviation operators can be flying with Gogo Biz 4G in 2017.
Avionics

FlightStar Offering ADS-B for Learjet 40/45

The company plans to offer ADS-B STCs for a number of older business jets.
Avionics

FAA Allowing Easy Attitude Indicator Upgrades

The installation can be done as a minor alteration.
Avionics

Avionics Source Aims To Serve Consumers, Industry

The idea is to be able to show aircraft owners in one place all the options for avionics upgrades, including the option of quality used avionics.
Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines To Replace London A380s with A350s

Yields proving too low to support the Airbus superjumbo
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Transportation Department Plans National Drone Registry

The department has appointed a task force to develop a registration process by year-end for recreational users of small unmanned aircraft.
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Aircraft

New Business Jets 2015

Today's business jet buyers want long-range, large-cabin aircraft.
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Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2015

Professionalism and managing distractions topped the agenda.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Piper PA-46 M500

Upgrades put the focus on safety.
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Rotorcraft

Full Anti-icing Gear Coming Soon on AW189

Certification of the full icing protection system is anticipated by the middle of next year.
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Rotorcraft

Blade Is the New (Uber) Black

Blade's Bounce service operates short hops from NYC heliports to area airports.
Rotorcraft

Garrison Bowing Out of Bell Helicopter

Garrison led Bell through an overall rejuvenation of the helicopter manufacturer’s culture and a period of dynamic and dramatic transformation.
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Regulations and Government

EASA in Consultations over Medical Privacy Policy

Agency chief Ky laments lack of common legislation in Europe
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ATC

Controllers Union Raises Alarm on ATC Staffing, Seeks Hearing

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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Aircraft

Spirit Offers Cost-Saving C-130H Upgrade

MRO eyes unfulfilled U.S. requirement. Meanwhile, Israel’s own C-130H upgrade takes to the air
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Avionics

Spirit Issued Fans STC for Challenger 604

The STC also covers ADS-C and CPDLC.
Safety

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.
Airlines

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.
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Aircraft

Embraer's Bizjet Shipments Double in the Third Quarter

Deliveries overall see up 50 percent in third quarter with gains in both Executive Jets and Commercial Aviation.
ATC

No End In Sight To VIP TFRs

The practice of imposing airspace restrictions for major security events will only get worse during the election season.
Aircraft

One Year Later, Gulfstream G500 Program is Flying High

Gulfstream Aerospace’s flight-test campaign for its G500 program has surpassed more than 100 hours over more than 45 missions.
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Aircraft

Indian Air Force Discusses Future Combat Aircraft–Again

The saga of failed procurements and indigenous aircraft development continues.
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Safety

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.
Safety

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.
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FBOs

FBO Chains Form Strategic Alliance in Germany

Jet Aviation and Kurz Aviation Services have agreed to work together to better serve their customers throughout the European country.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UK Conducts First Large Drone Flight in Unrestricted Airspace

The Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft flew for three and a half hours over Wales, including for one hour within non-segregated airspace.
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Is IS-BAO Worth the Paper It’s Printed On?

Pieces of paper won’t prevent an accident, but a safety culture backed by documentation that is believed in and adhered to will go a long way.
Aircraft

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier

US Navy Test Pilots Fly the F-35 Fighter at Sea on Aircraft Carrier
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Sustainability and Environment

Viability of Aviation Biofuels Remains Distant, Say Experts

The main challenge remains economics but organizing collection of raw materials also presents difficulties.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Army Plans First Deployment of Laser-Guided Rocket

The service has procured 'an initial quantity' of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, manufacturer BAE Systems said.
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