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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Helicopters Acquires UK Operator Starspeed

Fairoaks Airport-based Starspeed has 19 helicopters on its air operator certificate.
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ATC

FAA Bill Still Up in Air in House

Democrats want six-month extension, but House Republicans may push for shorter time frame.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers 400th Lakota

The manufacturer is slated to deliver nine more UH-72s to the Army this year.
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Avionics

New Network To Add High-speed Satcom Alternative

Service is expected to begin in 2021.
Avionics

ForeFlight 9.3 Adds Route Options, Step Climbs

Upgrades enhance the flight-planning process.
Avionics

Aerovie Enhances Free App Features

Updates include easier-to-read frequencies and new waypoint management features in the airports section.
Airports

Florida Airports and FBOs Slowly Shake Off Irma's Effects

With widespread power outages in the state, it may be days or weeks until services are fullly restored
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

New Airbus Venture Fuses Satellite and Drone Data

The company aggregates data to simplify access to information for the customer.
Accidents

NTSB Notes Rotor Spindle Crack in Enstrom Crash

The helicopter crashed during an instructional flight in 2015.
Rotorcraft

USHST Develops New Safety Enhancements

USHST groups safety enhancements into four categories: IMC and visibility, loss of control, safety management and competency.
Aircraft

Daher Places New Emphasis on Service, Upgrades

With legislation opening the path for commercial service in Europe, sales floodgates could open wide.
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Accidents

NTSB Releases Icon A5 Fatal Accident Report

The report provides a detailed explanation of what happened, but no conclusions as to why the A5 was flown into a canyon surrounded by steep terrain.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Country Policies Vary for Ground Satcom Connectivity

Some airborne satcom users might not be aware that restrictions on ground use are common in many countries.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Quest Kodiak

Brings solid feel and sure handling to utility role.
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Rotorcraft

Universal Handles Harvey

The company activated the business continuity plan it developed after 2008's Hurricane Ike.
Rotorcraft

Caverton Orders Bell 407s for Nigerian Operations

The Nigerian company supports the oil-and-gas industry.
Aircraft

New British Training Fleet Entering Service

Grob G120TPs, Beechcraft T-6Cs and Embraer Phenoms are being supplied for the UK MFTS by the joint venture named Affinity.
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Airports

Irma Wreaks Havoc, But Many Caribbean Airports Rebound

While some airports may take weeks to resume operations, some in the area skirted Irma's wrath.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Resumes Flight Testing

Mitsubishi test pilots took the skies again in MRJ FTA-4 on September 6.
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ATC

NBAA’s Bolen Urges Industry to Reject ATC Privatization

NBAA’s Bolen Urges Industry to Reject ATC Privatization
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Honeywell Announces Inspection Service Using Intel's Drone

The 'InView' service will support critical structure inspections by utility, energy and oil and gas companies, Honeywell said.
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Aircraft

Russia Pitches MiG-35 to India as FGFA Project Falters

The twin-engine fighter could be a viable alternative to the F-16 and Gripen, whose makers have further defined their Indian partnerships
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Regulations and Government

U.S. FAA FY2018 Funding Bill Moves to House Floor

Fate of omnibus package is uncertain in Senate.
Airports

Business Aviation Braces for Hurricane Irma

Three business aviation aircraft manufacturers—Gulfstream, Embraer and Piper—have production plants and other major facilities along the storm path.
Regulations and Government

At NBAA Forum, Bolen Urges Action Ahead of ATC Vote

With a vote on the latest measure aimed at privatizing the nation's air traffic control system slated for next week, the time to act is now, he said.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Private Equity, Hedge Funds Eye Bizav Financing Market

More private equity firms and hedge funds will soon enter the business aviation finance sector to diversify their portfolios and reduce their exposure
Aircraft

Britain’s Sentinel Recon Aircraft Gets an Upgrade

Although still threatened with grounding in 2021, the radar is being improved. Meanwhile, Raytheon is marketing an enhanced version for export.
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Aircraft

Texas Billionaire Is Nextant 604XT Launch Customer

604XT certification program is running ahead of schedule, with first flight scheduled for this month and FAA and EASA certification in June 2018.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DHS, Other Agencies Seek Law Changes To Intercept Drones

Interagency working groups reporting to the National Security Council have asked Congress to change wiretap and other prohibitions.
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Charter & Fractional

Single-engine Airlines Fill Niche in NYC Market

Two turboprop operators have found different ways to serve the same New York-New England passenger routes.
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