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Jeppesen Expands Garmin Pilot Wireless Data Capability

Pilots using the GTN 650/750 or the G1000 NXi i with Flight Stream 510 can now wirelessly transfer Jeppesen terminal charts.
Regulations and Government

IRS Gets April 19 Response Deadline in Flexjet Case

Bombardier's Supreme Court Appeal has drawn friends of the courts briefs from Flexjet now affilated company Flight Options and PlaneSense.
Aircraft

Viper SD-4: Fun Czech Cruiser Comes to Town

AIN writer had a chance to fly the peppy aircraft.
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Avionics

Silicon Valley Tech ‘Disrupts’ Avionics

The future is here, and its really, really small
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics Purchases Custom Control Concepts

Custom Control Concepts was founded in 1998 and produces in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems.
Airports

County Issues RFP for HPN Privatization

After an initial proposal offered to one firm without competition was defeated, bidding on the bizav hub is now open.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Gets FAA Maintenance Nod

The Austrian MRO is now approved to provide base and line to all N-registered aircraft it is authorized to support.
Regulations and Government

EASA Completes New 'Revolutionary' CS-23

The EASA rule is timed to take effect as the U.S. FAA Part 23 rewrite is set to take effect.
Airlines

EASA Warns of Dangers of Electronic Devices in Cargo Holds

Recommendations address U.S and UK bans of devices such as laptops in passenger cabins
Avionics

TKM Avionics Offers Replacement for King Navcom Radios

The company's radios are EASA compliant.
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Aircraft

Boeing Pitches Super Hornet Block III at Navy League Event

The upgraded F/A-18E/F multirole fighter would ably complement the F-35C Lightning II in carrier air wings into the 2030s, Boeing says.
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Aircraft

Epic Expects Production and Type Approval by Year-end

Deliveries are planned to follow next year.
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Aircraft

Quest Kodiak Lands EASA Nod, Brazilian Dealer

The Quest Kodiak 100 will be sold and supported in Europe by dealer Rheinland Air Service in Germany.
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Aircraft

Boeing, JetBlue Invest in Zunum Electric Aircraft Venture

Washington State startup expects its first hybrid-electric regional airplane to enter service in the early 2020s
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Airlines

Indian Carriers Ponder Threat of Possible Qatar Incursion

Middle East airline’s entry into India would clash with “Make in India” policy, says SpiceJet Chairman
Avionics

TruTrak Closer to Affordable Autopilot Approval

The FAA has approved installation of TruTrak Vizion autopilot hardware in Cessna 172s and 177s in preparation for autopilot approval this summer.
Aircraft

Vietnam's Air Force Shops for New Trainer Jet

The nation reportedly favors the Yak-130, since it can simulate the Su-30 fighters already in service
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Aircraft

Boeing And Iran Aseman Airlines Agree on Order for 30 Max Jets

Second major deal for Boeing with an Iranian airline since 2015 nuclear accord again contingent on Treasury Department approval
Aircraft

Avolon Completes CIT Group Aircraft Leasing Buy

Dublin-based company becomes world’s third largest airplane lessor
Aircraft

Dassault's FalconEye Now Certified on 8X

The system previously won U.S. FAA and EASA approval on the Falcon 2000 series and the Falcon 900LX.
Regulations and Government

Brazilian Bizav Group Names Pires as Executive Director

Flavio Pires is replacing Ricardo Nogueira as executive director of ABAG.
Aircraft

Piper Unveils New Interior, Propeller Options for M600

An M600 with these enhancements will go on a European tour after making its debut at the Aero Friedrichshafen show later this week.
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Aircraft

Daher Launches TBM 910 at Sun ’n‘ Fun 2017

he new model is priced at $3.919 million and incorporates the next-generation Garmin G1000NXi integrated flight deck.
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Airports

NATA Challenges AOPA's Call for FBO Regulation

The response comes after an article in AOPA Pilot, which targeted FBOs in general for not providing free access at publicly funded airports.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan, 328 Support Refurb a Challenger 604

The project is the 31st collaboration between the two companies.
Aircraft

Mooney CEO: M10 Proof-of-concept Program Is Over

The demise of Mooney’s composite, diesel three-place airplane leaves reams of data and an opportunity for a new model in the future.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Legacy Falcons Get Modern Cabins

The six- to eight-week process brings contemporary cabins to older aircraft.
Aircraft

Airbus Moves To Increase Average A380 Capacity by 78 Seats

Space-saving measures include new forward staircase design
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Secures Expanded Small Aircraft Exemption

The FAA agreed to two-year extension and to expand applicability to operations outside the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Expands Support with New Techs, M&O Series

Bombardier has hired 200 technicians over the past four months.
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