David Donald
Contributor - UK

Contributor - UK

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Nextant Close To G90XT First Flight

Nextant has been flying a PT6A-135-powered King Air to act as a baseline against which the GE H75-100-powered G90XT can be compared.
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Advent Spreads the ABS Word

The system brings anti-skid technology to the under-20,000-pound-mtow sector, both for new projects and for existing aircraft.

Nextant Nears First Flight of Remanufactured C90GXT

Aircraft integrates Garmin G1000 avionics, GE H75-100 engines and other new features into a re-lifed airframe.

Advent Aero Plans To STC Anti-skid Brakes for PC-12, King Air 200/300

System brings anti-skid technology to aircraft under 20,000 pounds, both for new and for in-service aircraft.

G650ER Set to Deliver Even More Range

The ultra-long-range G650ER will offer range of up to 7,500 nm.

Denel Reveals Progress With Marlin, Darter, Raptor Missiles

The South Africa company revealed details of several of its missile programs at the African Aerospace and Defence show.
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Aircraft

Paramount Displays AHRLAC, Reveals New UAVs

The experimental demonstrator is being used to test aircraft systems and handling.
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Aircraft

Denel Launches Regional Airliner Project

New airplane would reach the market by 2020 or 2021
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Aircraft

Legacy 500 Cleared for Service Entry

Brazil’s aviation authority approved the airplane during last month’s LABACE event.
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Charter & Fractional

Avantto introduces Combo ownership

Top Latin American management firm increases flexibility in flight time for clients
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Dies In Bizjet Crash

Eduardo Campos, 49, was running third in opinion polls ahead of the October 5 election.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wipline 8750 floats are pitched at the Cessna Caravan series

In a country rich with waterways, amphibious floats are a natural.
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Aircraft

First Look Inside the Legacy 500

Embraer opens the wraps on its newly certified bizjet
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Maintenance and Modifications

DAS to establish Brazil’s first composite repair center

New facility could cut cost of repairs by significant margins
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Showcases Trio of Helicopters

AgustaWestland’s LABACE display features an AW109 Power, a Grand New and an AW169 mockup.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Takes Aim at the Billionaire Club

Airbus commissioned a special study of the buying habits of the super-wealthy.
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Aircraft

Nextant Boosts Sales And Support Network In Brazil

Nextant names a new distributor and support center for its 400XTi and G90XT aircraft.
Aircraft

Kodiak Answers Latin America’s Call For Versatility

Quest Aircraft do Brasil is the local distributor for the Kodiak aircraft.
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MAGnificent 429 On Display at LABACE Show

Italian-designed interior combines luxury and functionality
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Aircraft

Approved Legacy 500 Set For Service Entry

Brazilian authorities have issued certification for Embraer’s Legacy 500 and the new midsized jet should enter service in September.
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Aircraft

Phenom Leads Embraer’s Sales Charge

Despite a slow year in Brazil, Embraer believes its overall market share is growing again.
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LABACE Opens Amid Cautious Optimism for Bizav in Brazil

Business aviation market in Brazil continues to grow at 5 to 6 percent annually.
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Brazilian Bizav Remains Optimistic Despite Difficulties

Industry group ABAG says LABACE show is growing.
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ABAG Yearbook: Brazilian General Aviation By The Numbers

Latest data shows Brazil’s fleet overtaking Mexico as the world’s second largest.

Jet Ranger X Makes First Brazil Appearance

Heir apparent to the legacy JetRanger shows great promise in filling multiple roles
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Saab Outlines New MPA and AEW Developments

The company hopes to secure its first deal in the maritime surveillance/patrol market in the near future.
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IAI Continues Its Expansion in Brazil

EAT and Avionics Services also signed an agreement to market and manufacture aircraft systems, UAVs, sensors and platform upgrades.
Aircraft

Raytheon Sentinel Could Go Maritime

An embryonic maritime capability for the Sentinel radar first came to the fore during Operation Ellamy in 2011.
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Aircraft

Kongsberg And Raytheon Join Forces On JSM

Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile is sized to fit the internal bays of the JSF, but can be carried externally on most fighter types.
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Thales Launches New-generation Targeting Pod

Talios has been developed to cover what Thales calls “the entire critical decision chain from intelligence-gathering to weapon delivery.”
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