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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Completes First LoPresti HID Phenom 300 Install

The upgrade can produce up to 15 times more light.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Completes DU-875 Upgrade on Global Express

Pentastar Aviation upgraded all six of the aircraft's monitors in less than three hours.
Regulations and Government

Drone/Aircraft Encounters Prompt Call for Tighter Regulations

Carriers, pilots, and controllers want FAA empowered to tighten drone restrictions
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Security

Few Answers for ADS-B Security Concerns

As the 2020 U.S. ADS-B mandate approaches, operators look for ways to secure their data.
Maintenance and Modifications

BendixKing Adds PAG as Distribution Partner

In addition to repair and overhaul services, PAG will provide sales support for BendixKing customers around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Gets Nod for Citation Excel/XLS ADS-B Solution

Elliott Aviation recently received an STC for an ADS-B solution for the Citation Excel and XLS.
Airports

Aviation Firms Partner on Vegas-area Hangars

The complex at dedicated general aviation Henderson Executive Airport will provide shelter for aircraft up to midsize bizjets.
Accidents

Faulty Speed Readings Might Have Led to An-148 Crash

Investigators point to ice accumulation in pitot tubes
FBOs

New Hangar Up and Running at Million Air HPN

The 50,400-sq-ft structure at the Million Air FBO comes ahead of the new terminal opening this summer.
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Training and Workforce

NBAA Leadership Conference Focuses on Resiliency

Event includes workshops that will drive self-improvement

U.S., Canada Bizav Flying Off to Roaring Start in 2018

Activity has steadily increased over the past five Januarys, climbing from approximately 217,000 flights in January 2013 to 240,000 last month.
Regulations and Government

White House FAA Funding, ATC Plans Draw More Fire

The research and development account would be cut by more than half.

JetNet: Used Bizjet Market Swings To Seller's Market

Inventory of preowned business jets has decreased steadily from a high point of 2,938 aircraft in July 2009 to 2,143 jets in December.
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Aviation Safety Expert Archie Trammell Flies West

Trammell's lectures have been used to train crews of more than 4,000 business flight departments.
Aircraft

Emirates Locks In Fresh Batch of Airbus A380s

Cofmirms deal for 20 of the superjumbos scheduled for first delivery in 2020
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Exclusive Charter Services Co-founder Dies at 42

A passion for aviation led Klein to leave the technology sector for charter and management.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly-in, Fly-out Model Proves a Boon for Alliance Airlines

Getting energy workers to out-of-the-way sites is one part of the company's business plan.
Rotorcraft

Canadian Aftermarket MFR Earns R44 STC

For Ramm Aerospace the FAA STC for the cockpit floor tray is is sixth for the Robinson helicopter.
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Aircraft

US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore

US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore
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Aircraft

Airbus’s A350-900 XWB Airliner Takes Flight at Dubai Airshow

Airbus’s A350-900 XWB Airliner Takes Flight at Dubai Airshow
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S&D 2018 Reaches Record Territory

The 29th edition of the show attracted more than 550 exhibitors and nearly 3,000 attendees to the Long Beach, Calif. Convention Center.
Airports

Florida Airport Completes Major Runway Rehab

Conclusion of the year-long project at Page Field paves the way for continuing work on the airport's secondary runway.
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Accidents

NTSB Docket: Copilot Flew Accident Leg, Against Policy

Learjet 35A that crashed on circling approach at Teterboro Airport wasn't authorized to be flown by copilot under company rules.
Aircraft

Pratt Tackling New GTF Problem On A320neos

Latest issue has been linked to multiple in-service disruptions
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FBOs

St. Croix FBO Looks To Rebuild

After damage from Hurricane Maria forced the company from its facility, Bohlke International Airways is poised to bounce back in a big way.
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Regulations and Government

White House Budget Renews ATC Privatization Call

White House proposal immediately draws renewed fire from NBAA.
Airports

White House Aims To Spur Shift in Airport Investments

The White House plan also would curb FAA approval activities in certain airport projects.
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ATC

DOT IG: FAA Not Up to Speed in Stars Integration

Despite installation of this major ATC system upgrade, the FAA has “experienced challenges” in transitioning from the legacy system to Stars.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Fleet Approved for DCA Flights

Only specific gateway airports, certain airlines and a few private plane companies have met the security qualifications required to have access at DCA.
Regulations and Government

SAFO Warns of King Air 90 Fuel Mismanagement

If improper fuel planning allows fuel to be depleted on that side, both engines will most likely flame out, even though usable fuel remains in the tanks.