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Pilatus Rolls-out Strong-Selling PC-24 Jet

The new business jet offers a spacious cabin and great versatility in terms of its performance.
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Avionics

Prodigy Touch Upgrades Embraer Phenom 300 Cockpits

The new avionics “revolutionize” the man-machine interface and give pilots the first touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck for light jets.
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Aircraft

Twin Otter Is Ready For Anything In Latin America

The versatile twin turboprop is well suited to the region’s limited infrastructure, according to manufacturer Viking.
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Avionics

Genesys Helicopter Stability Augmentation System Approved For R44

The new system is intended to reduce the workload of helicopter pilots.
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Aircraft

Britten-Norman Touts Defender 4000 for ISR Role

BN-2 Islander and Defender twin turboprops could provide an affordable and entry-level ISR option, says their manufacturer.
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Charter & Fractional

European Air Charter Basks in Summer Vacation Boom

Fluctuations in Avinode’s pricing index were more moderate.
Rotorcraft

FAA Plans To Revisit Rotorcraft Certification Standards

Commenters indicated a substantial interest in revising and restructuring the certification standards, prompting the FAA review.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014

NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.
Charter & Fractional

Fleet, Jet Card Sales Climb at Delta Private Jets

Company recently signed agreements for five new aircraft that are entering the fleet through new Ownership Assist program.
Charter & Fractional

Sentient Jet Celebrating 15th Anniversary

The jet card pioneer has 4,000 jet cardholders and sold 32,000 charter hours last year.
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Rotorcraft

Elbit Launches Wearable HUD

Equipment maker sees offshore operators as a key market for the device.
Regulations and Government

Isle of Man Feels Established as Bizav Registry of Choice

The Isle of Man continues to set the pace as an offshore registry for business aircraft, with a fluid array of advantages.
Maintenance and Modifications

White Paper: To Compete, MROs Must Invest in Technology

MROs need mobile apps and enterprise resource planning to stay agile in a constantly changing maintenance support market.
Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Training Launches Online Training Courses

The program is designed to offer specialized training at the customer’s location.
Maintenance and Modifications

Marshall Aviation Services To Support Suraviation Fleet

The Cambridge company will support the Madrid company’s seven-Citation fleet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes $110,000 Penalty Against Air Evac EMS

An improperly installed chin bubble window separated in flight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing Forecasts Rising Demand for Pilots, Technicians

General aviation technician shortage likely to grow between 2014 and 2033.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Receives South African Approval as Design Organization

The company can now approve modifications without further validation by the SACAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Aviation Names Rocco Sero Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager

Sero joined the CAMO team in June 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD for Airbus EC130B4 and EC130T2 Helicopters

AD is prompted by reports of a crack propagating through the junction frame on two EC130B4s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airworthiness Directive Targets AgustaWestland AB139s and AW139s

AD is prompted by reports of certain bearings dislodging from certain main rotor rotating scissors.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: August 2014

Rules taking effect this year and beyond.
Charter & Fractional

Returnjet Charter Hub Embraces Brokers

Returnjet plans lower fees for brokers and promises quicker flight searches.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Bags Bring a Touch of Cozy Luxury to the Cabin

Baby alpaca wool blankets, socks and eye masks feature in new bespoke flight bags.
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Aircraft

U.S. Army Plans To Announce JMR Flight-Test Phase

The service plans to select two proposed designs to advance to fabrication and flight-testing.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream, Embraer Tie for Best Bizjet Product Support

Mitsubishi earned top honors for turboprop support, while Bell Helicopter once again took first place in helicopter support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Unveils G90XT Flight Deck

Single-lever power controls are a prominent feature in the G90XT’s new Garmin G1000-based flight deck.
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