Ian Sheppard

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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Idair Tailors High-end IFE for Second BBJ 787

Lufthansa-Panasonic JV has fitted new IFE and CMS systems in a second Boeing 787.

Flightstar Discounts Engine Upgrades

Incentives are coupled to purchase of Flightstar’s ADS-B OUT STCs for the Learjet 40 and 45.

GKN Showcases Innovative Materials and Transparencies

UK materials specialist has content on an increasing number of aircraft platforms, both in commercial/business aviation and military aircraft.
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Avionics

Garmin Extends ADS-B Aircraft List

Garmin International now offers ADS-B installations and upgrades for a wide range of business aircraft through its network.

It’s a Buyer’s Market, Say NARA Brokers

The state of the business aircraft market worldwide is challenging, but the U.S. seems to be bucking the trend as buyers take advantage of bargains.
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Aircraft

FlightAware-Aireon Tie-up Will Lead To Global Aircraft Tracking

Using the Iridium Next constellation, due to be launched by SpaceX by 2018, Flightaware will be able to track any aircraft anywhere.
Avionics

Universal Hosts NextGen Hub at NBAA 2016

Universal Avionics unveils new learning concept for those seeking to meet NextGen equipage requirements.
Aircraft

TrueNorth Router OK’d for SmartSky 4G

The Optelity router has received approval for SmartSky 4G network.

Embraer Says Industry Can Stimulate New Demand

Brazilian manufacturer believes it’s time to open up business aviation more to middle-ranking execs and officials, and broaden its appeal.

Dassault Studies New Aircraft, Awaits Market Upturn

The next boom may be eluding business aircraft manufacturers, but Dassault has been among the leaders in innovating throughout the downturn.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Unveils Mercedes Bizliner Cabin Designs

German MRO and completions specialist believes prestige branding will appeal especially to those new to business aviation.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inairvation Displays New ‘Chair’ Seat for Business Jets

Lufthansa Technik-F/List joint venture showing a new version of its “chair” seat this week at NBAA 2016.
Aircraft

Nextant Shows Off Single Power Levers for King Air G90XT

Deliveries will begin once the new single-lever power lever system is approved by the FAA in early 2017.
Aircraft

Deer Jet UAS Stake Signals Global Ambitions

China’s largest business jet operator acquires stake in global flight-planning company.
Charter & Fractional

Avinode Launches PayNode To Accelerate Charter Payments

New online payment system will simplify business aviation charter by making payment quick and easy.
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Airports

Farnborough Airport Primed for More U.S. Traffic

Dedicated business aviation airport has been growing steadily but is still only at half capacity.
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Longer Hours Target U.S. Visitors

Biggin Hill Airport developing as it enjoys steadily increasing traffic and the success of its Helishuttle to central London.
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Airports

London City Jet Centre Receives IS-BAH Following Expansion Approval

London City Jet Centre Receives IS-BAH Following Expansion Approval
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Airlines

Europe's Regionals Back on Track Ahead of ERA Assembly

Revitalized members of the European Regions Airline Association prepares for new legislative season wary of bureaucratic frustrations
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Aircraft

Sale of Western Airplanes to Iran Shrouded in Politics

Clarity on U.S. government approval remains elusive while some in Iran complain of little benefit from January’s nuclear deal
Regulations and Government

Iran Has Huge Potential for Bizav, but Hurdles Remain

The lifting of nuclear-related sanctions on Iran earlier this year won’t have immediate benefits for business aviation, though.

Jetcraft Sees Brazil's Potential, but Mexico Top Market for Now

Aircraft trader sees LABACE as source of potential sellers for wider market – as impeachment of Brazil’s president could mark turning point
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J&D's Cuba Fuel Contract Pays Dividends

For Venezuela's J&D Oilfield International, a contract to supply aviation fuel in Cuba last year was a new adventure.
Aircraft

Synerjet Sees Pilatus PC-12 Sales Rising In Latin America

Brazil-based Synerjet is distributor for the PC-12 aircraft across Latin America.
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Brazil Needs Bizjets, Says Embraer’s Pellegrini

Embraer sees 2016 delivery numbers coming in slightly down on 2015, but is confident that recovery is in sight.
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Chega a São Paulo para Estrear na LABACE

O novo Falcon 8X da Dassault deve estar pronto para operar no Brasil até o final deste ano, quando a homologação estará completa.
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Aircraft

Falcon 8X Arrives in São Paulo to Make LABACE Debut

Dassault's new Falcon 8X should be ready to enter service in Brazil during the fourth quarter of this year when local type certification is complete.
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Isle of Man Registry Could Number 1,000 by Next Year

On the day the UK populace voted to leave the EU, delegates at the Isle of Man Aviation Conference were assuming, wrongly, that “Remain” would win.
Security

Earth-i Helps Farnborough Run Smoothly

Unique three-word identifiers are applied to every 3m-square grid on the airfield and airshow site.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cathay Pacific Becomes Satair’s First Customer for A350XWB IMS Program

The Airbus subsidiary has wide-ranging ambitions in the airliner aftermarket.
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