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Confidence High Despite Rain at LABACE

Aviation in Latin America is looking up. WIth a presidential election next year in Brazil, perhaps LABACE 2018 will see brisk sales activity.
Aircraft

HondaJet, Phenom 300 Spar for Top Light Jet Sales Title

If it pulls off the feat, the HondaJet would assume the title from the Embraer Phenom 300, which has been the best seller in this category for four years.
Aircraft

Britain’s Costly Carrier Enters Home Port

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two huge new warships, completed initial sea trials, but won’t be operational until the end of 2020.
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Training and Workforce

CAE-Líder Agees To Sell Sim Hours Throughout Region

Deal follows agreement signed at HeliExpo in Dallas, Texas in March.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Is Open To All for Spares

JSSI is offering a range of services to customers who have not signed up for the company's well-known cost per flying hour programs
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Comforts in the Spotlight

OEMs and MROs display the latest in interior design stylings and upgrade options.
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Airlines

U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma

Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

USSOCOM Plans 'ThunderDrone' Technology Demonstration

The exercise beginning in September will evaluate small drones and swarming applications in an indoor test range.
Aircraft

Russia’s First MALE UAV Is Revealed

The Predator-like Orion MALE UAV faces an uncertain future, as its maker struggles for funding.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Showcases Cabin Technology

Avionics and communications giant Rockwell Collins is displaying a range of its business aircraft solutions at LABACE, including its CASP service plans
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Airlines

Air Berlin Files for Insolvency after Etihad Rebuff

Lufthansa and German government pledge to support restructuring effort
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Aircraft

Bombardier Ships First CL350 for Argentinian Customer

The 350 is an upgraded Challenger 300 with a new wing, more powerful Honeywell HTF7350 engines, larger windows and redesigned interior.
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Aircraft

Kodiak Focuses on Key Markets

Kodiak Aircraft do Brasil became the local sales representative for the single-engine Kodiak in April, and is securing interest from many operators.
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Regulations and Government

House Dems Seek New Cost Estimates for ATC Proposal

The Democratic leaders believe the tax proposal associated with the ATC reform package will escalate the federal deficit by billions.
Airports

Jackson Hole Airport Full for Solar Eclipse

The airport says it cannot accommodate any more private aircraft looking for the best spot to view the August 21 total eclipse.
Safety

MedAire/Aerosafety Receive Medical Kit Approval in Brazil

Gaining approval for kits is not straight forward and they have previously had to be provided from the U.S.
Aircraft

MAX 7 Could Be Leading BBJ Model

Boeing Buisness Jets has sold 250 airliner-derived aircraft into the VIP/corporate market, and hopes its new BBJ MAX 7 will build on the company's success
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Aircraft

Cessna's Denali Is On its Way

Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks Deal with Helicol, Its First in Colombia

Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter operators.
Aircraft

Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales

Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.
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Aircraft

Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range
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Aircraft

1H17 Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Cool Down

Piston, turboprop and business jet deliveries in the second quarter edged up 2.6 percent, while billings suffered a 1.2. percent decline.
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Regulations and Government

LABACE '17 Opens with Calls for 'Resilience and Recovery'

At the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, ABAG presented a vision based on the potential of a vast country and continent beyond.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Sales Buck Trend in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer's agent for the Latin American region, Synerjet, has achieved considerable success with the PC-12 and PC-24.
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Avionics

Pilot’s Help Aims to Grow App Worldwide

The Pilot's Help app is being developed rapidly, and flight planning and other advanced features could be offered next year.
Aircraft

HondaJet Gets Brazlian Nod

In 2015, Honda Aircraft appointed Lider Aviacão as its exclusive dealer to provide sales, service and support for customers in Brazil.
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Airlines

China and Mongolia Work To Expand Route Development

The two countries seek to add a seventh cross-border air route and open Mongolian airspace to airlines flying between northwest and northeast China.
Safety

Episode 02: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 2

Tim Valentine has flown his SR22 into the back of a thunderstorm. Part 2 of our story explains what he did next.
Aircraft

Embraer Headlines LABACE with Legacy 650E

Brazilian airframer Embraer is determined to make a splash at its home airshow as it celebrates its 48th anniversary later this week.
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Rotorcraft

Virginia Police Aviation Commander Killed in Crash

The crew was providing surveillance and tactical support for law enforcement during the Charlotteville protests.