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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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Airports

Website Aims To Connect Hangar Owners with Aircraft Operators

Through the use of Hangar Tonight, hangar keepers with unused space can list it in hopes of short-term rental.
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Engines

P&WC Reveals Latin American Bizav Market Expectation

The engine-maker expects to see annual aircraft deliveries double in the region by 2027.
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Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Adds Another Designated Maintenance Facility in Brazil

P&WC’s new designated maintenance facility partner Helipark is the third it has appointed in Brazil in the past 12 months.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Camp Introduces System Integration

The new improvements allow seamless flow of information between customer engine health monitoring and maintenance services.
FBOs

World Fuel Shows Off Air Elite FBOs

The company's network now includes 79 locations worldwide, including 10 in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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FBOs

Ross Expands California FBO Complex

The chain has acquired an additional hangar and more than two acres of ramp space at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Arirport in Thermal.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds South America Nav Database

Garmin's new South America nav database should be available in October.
Airlines

Europe’s Pilots Are Stepping Up Demands

After Ryanair now also KLM pilots are threatening to strike; Air France pilots meddle in nomination new CEO.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Weighs MEL LOA Policy for International Ops

The issue came to light after ramp checks in Europe revealed different approaches in the U.S. and Europe on MEL/MMEL standards.
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Bullish for Future

Embraer's Executive Jets division, along with its defense and security businesses, will continue developing new products.
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Accidents

Utah Man Crashes CitationJet into Home Following Arrest

Duane Youd flew his employer’s jet into his house hours after being arrested for domestic assault in the second apparent suicide-by-airplane in four days.