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Upgraded 'Backfire' Rolled Out at Kazan

Tupolev has engineered a major modernization of the Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, the first trials example of which has been unviled at the KAPO works
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FBOs

A Year Later, Some Places Still Bear the Scars

As the first anniversary of the costliest hurricane season in history approaches, some FBOs still are not fully repaired.
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Rotorcraft

Pilot Report: Bell 407GXi

Garmin elevates the Bell 407GXi experience
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Aircraft

New Wings for the Blue Angels

Having flown the "legacy" Hornet since 1986, the U.S. Navy's elite Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron is going to convert to the Super Hornet
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Aircraft

Charter Expo To Take Place Again at Biggin Hill

The Air Charter Expo is fast becoming one of the key business aviation events in Europe, believe its organizers.
Safety

ACSF Continues Expansion of Safety, Audit Programs

The number of ACSF-ASAP participants has grown to 107, with corporate operators accounting for more than half.
Safety

Study: High CO2 Levels Diminish Pilot Performance

The study concluded that there is a “direct effect of carbon dioxide on performance, independent of ventilation.”
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Overflights Could Be Labeled 'Aerial Trespass'

How citizens' rights to airspace above their properties will interact with federal airspace remains to be determined.
Aircraft

Airbus Rolls Out First ACJ320neo

Bizliner is now being prepped for first flight “in the coming weeks.”
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Airlines

German Pax Traffic Growth Slows, Domestic Air Traffic Dips

Lufthansa Group ahead of Ryanair in terms of seats capacity in EU/ Switzerland
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Venezuelan Attack Stokes Fresh Drone Fears

FBI Says UAS terror "Imminent"
Aircraft

Piper’s 'M-Class' Flagship Makes LABACE Debut

Piper's Brazilian dealer is showcasing the new M600 turboprop single, with an eye on selling it into the agricultural sector
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Rotorcraft

On-demand Helicopter Service Lifts Off

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary has been operational in São Paulo for over a year with its on-demand helicopter booking service
Aircraft

Falcon 8X Breaks Speed Record on Flight to Brazil

The record flight between Teterboro and Foz do Iguaçu took 8 hours and 46 minutes at an average Mach .86.
ATC

Brazil Pushes Bilateral Open Skies Deals with EU Countries

Norwegian snaps up traffic rights for services between UK and Brazil.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Continues To Complete ADS-B Upgrades

With 52 percent of business aircraft still not compliant, Duncan Aviation still has the capacity to complete the ADS-B upgrade before the deadline.
Aircraft

Diamond Sparkles at LABACE

Diamond Aircraft's Brazilian dealer Aeromot is showing the DA62, the flagship of Diamond's compsite aircraft range
Aircraft

Leonardo, Icon Partner on Brazil Trekker Sales

Icon Aviation will sell new Leonardo Helicopters A109 Trekkers in Brazil.
FBOs

Universal Aviation Mexico Adds Hangar at Toluca

The 50,000 sq ft, $3.5 million structure is the joint venture's fifth on the airport.
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Airports

If You Build Airports, Will Airplanes Come?

New airports could drive growing business aviation activity in Brazil.
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Rotorcraft

VIP AW169 Lands at LABACE

Leonardo's medium-twin has proved a hit in Brazil. The utility helicopter isa being shown at LABACE in VIP configuration
Regulations and Government

Chicagoland Airport Inaugurates CBP Facility

Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport can now handle direct international private aircraft flights through its dedicated customs facility.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill

Capitol Hill last passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill in 2012.
Aircraft

Indian P-8 Controversy Threatens Follow-on Buy

India has acquired the P-8 Poseidon as a replacement for its Tupolev Tu-142 "bears'. Desires for a follow-on purchase are now under threat
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Security

Q400 Crash Spurs Lawmaker Call for Review of Security

Sen. Maria Cantwell said the crash exposed an issue with airport security protocols.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Soar 15.5% in First-half 2018

Of the more than $1.3 billion total, 57.5 percent came from the retrofit market.
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Rotorcraft

Helibras Turns 40

Brazil's helicopter manufacturer is celebrating four decades of building Airbus helicopters designs for the local market
FBOs

Lider Launches Charter, Aircraft Sales App

Brazilian business aviation service provider Lider serves Brazil business aviation in many different ways.
Aircraft

AVIC Harbin Sees Big Market for Y-12 in Brazil

The Chinese aircraft manufacturer's Y12 twin-turboprop could see a market for 220 aircraft in Brazil.
Aircraft

President Trump Signs Off on Blocking Turkey’s F-35s

The latest U.S. defense acquisition bill is now law, and temporarily bars the delivery of F-35s to Turkey as part of a deepening row with Ankara
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