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Banyan Warns ADS-B Slots May be in Short Supply

For those planning to have the upgrade, the clock is ticking towards the Dec. 31, 2019 deadline.
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Safety

EU Tightens Aviation Partnerships with Latin America

EU is investing €7 million in a four-year aviation safety and environmental sustainability project with Latin America states and regional organizations.
Aircraft

Brazil is Kodiak Territory

The Kodiak Series II is the newest version of Quest Aircraft's rugged utility single-engine turboprop.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace Expands VIP Airbus Work

A head-of-state A320 will receive KA-band along with a C-check, while a A340-600, owned by an existing client, will undergo a mandatory FTIS install.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Warns of Improper Work Conducted by AeroBearings

The agency revoked the bearing specialist's certificate after an investigation revealed that the company conducted work without necessary approved data.
FBOs

Million Air Begins Construction in Austin

When completed in summer 2019, it will be the chain's 31st location and its fourth in Texas.
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ATC

ICAO Provides Training Guidance for FANS Ops

The North Atlantic Systems Planning Group developed procedures to facilitate uniform application of standards and practices regarding FANS 1/A.
Aircraft

First HondaJet Elite Delivered

Upgraded model expands light jet’s performance envelope while adding interior improvements and more features to the Garmin G3000-based flight deck.
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FBOs

L.A.-area FBO To Add New Hangars

Los Angeles Jet Center at Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport is putting the finishing touches on a $10.5 million, 75,000 sq ft hangar complex.
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Rotorcraft

JSSI Poised For Latin America Helo Expansion

The company has added programs for a range of helicopters and has enrolled more helicopters this year so far than all of last year.
Aircraft

Phenom 300E Shines in Embraer Exec Jet Family

Embraer's Phenom 300 is a best-seller in the light jet class.
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Aircraft

Vision Jet Makes First Appearance at LABACE

Cirrus sees potential for its single-engine Vision Jet in the Brazil general aviation marketplace.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Highlights Latin America Training Capabilities

While Latin American and Brazil in particular aren't growing training markets, CAE remains committed to the region.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Recognizes IS-BAO SMS for Third-country Ops

IBAC cautions though that only EASA has authority to advise on the EU TCO requirements.
FBOs

FBO Profile: American Aero FTW

Customer comfort is key at this Metroplex FBO
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Regulations and Government

NASA To Start Quiet Boom Flights over Galveston in Fall

NASA’s F/A-18 testbed will be flown using a “quiet supersonic dive maneuver” to “aim quiet sonic thumps at a specific area.”
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Concludes Super Galaxy Update Program

For the last decade Lockheed Martin has been upgrading C-5 Galaxies to the re-engined C-5M Super Galaxy configuration
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Maintenance and Modifications

FlightDocs Teams with HondaJet Owners Association

The new partnership will result in discounts offered to HondaJet Owners & Pilots Association members.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Adds To Garmin Retrofit Tally

The Illinois company, the industry leader in Garmin flight deck retrofits, is currently offering a special on G5000 upgrades for the Citation Excel and XLS
Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Preps UK Mx Facility, Hits U.S. Milestone

The company received EASA approval for its new Bournemouth location, and talllied its 50,000 work order at its US facilities.
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Airports

How Biggin Hill Airport Connects Passengers to London and Gets Along with its Neighbors

How Biggin Hill Airport Connects Passengers to London and Gets Along with its Neighbors
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Accidents

Accidents: August 2018

Preliminary and final reports.
Training and Workforce

One-G Merges VR with Flight Sim for Augmented Reality Flight Deck

The company recently added an R44 trainer with virtual reality to its stable.
Aircraft

New Malaysian Government Reveals Su-30MKM Readiness Woes

The Royal Malaysian Air Force is facing a fighter shortage as its Su-30MKM 'Flankers' require a 10-year check
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Evidence-based Training Requirements

Rule would update commercial flight crew training requirements to improve pilot competencies and achieve a smooth transition to evidence-based training.
FBOs

South Carolina FBO Adds New Hangars

Airport-operated Cerulean Aviation has more than doubled its hangar space in a $14.5 million project.
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FBOs

Signature Profits Climb Despite Slower GA/Bizav Growth

Increased fuel prices eroded margins at Signature, however.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

West Coast Firm Now Solely Focused On Bizjet Taxes

Now known as BizjetCPA, the firm has since eliminated the maritime practice in favor its expanding business aviation work.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Urge Senate Restraint on Noise Mandates

A bevy of new noise restrictions could counterproductive and undermine benefits of NextGen, the organizations warn.
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjets Shipments Flat, Turboprops on Upswing

While overall airplane and rotorcraft deliveries grew year-over-year, billings declined, as bizjets were static, and turbine helos saw a slight boost.
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