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Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Aviation Offers Mx Tech Scholarships

Candidates vie for spot in LA's leading aircraft mechanic school.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Launches Oil Analysis Technology Trial

Debris monitoring program heads off potential problems, says the engine maker.
FBOs

FAI Breaks Ground on New Hangar

Structure slated to support maintenance operation.
Aircraft

Viking Picks Brazilian Sales Rep for Twin Otter 400

The company's reborn Twin Otter Series 400 is set to receive ANAC certification.
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Argus: 2016 U.S. Bizav Flying on Great Trajectory

Activity continued to be strong in the Part 91 and 135 segments in the first half, while the fractional industry experienced “slight growth."
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Aircraft

Michigan Bizav Group Expo To Land at PTK

The Business Aviation Expo will be held at Michigan's Oakland County International Airport on September 22.
Aircraft

Airbus Collects $6.5 Billion in Deals from Vietnamese Airlines

Contracts signed during state visit by French president Francois Hollande
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Charter & Fractional

XOJet Pilots Can Now Get a Lyft to Work

The company’s pilots can use Lyft for transport to and from the airport and hotel accommodations, while the expense reimbursement process is automated.
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Expands Its NYC Presence

The company believes there is “strong demand” in the area for its private aircraft charter offerings, particularly its JetCard product.

BestFly's Pereira Steps In as Vice Chair of AfBAA

Pereira joins the association leadership as it experiences a 20 percent growth in membership.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safety Alert Addresses Bell 206/407 Transmission

There have been two accidents involving Bell 206s where a malfunction of the main transmission freewheel system led to a failure of the main rotor mast.
Aircraft

Engine Supply Delays To Slow C Series Deliveries

Bombardier cuts 2016 production projection from 15 to seven
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Aircraft

Antonov Sells Dormant An-225 Heavylifter Program to China

A second lease of life for the world’s largest aircraft has been agreed between Ukraine and China.
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Aircraft

India Signs Defense Logistics Pact with U.S.

But sovereignty concerns still prevent India from concluding two more agreements on deeper cooperation.
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Airlines

Chinese Airlines Partner With Local Government To Expand

Xiamen Airlines and Hunan government to form new regional carrier
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Silverhawk Aviation

Nebraska FBO conveniently placed for coast-to-coast flights.
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People in Aviation: September 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Accidents

U.S. Helicopter Accident Rate Improves

Overall, accident rate for civil helicopters declined in the U.S. for the first six months of 2016, to 3.28 per 100,000 flight hours
Aircraft

Blackhawk Unveils King Air 350 Engine Upgrade

In hot conditions, the company has seen climb rate more than double from sea level to the FL350 service ceiling, reducing this time-to-climb to 18 minutes.
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Power Resumes Its LABACE Presence

Helicopter sales and support firm sees value in the future of regional market
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Aircraft

MEBAA Predicts Growth for 2016 Bizav Show in Dubai

The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association's MEBAA Show will be held at Dubai World Central from December 6-8.
Airports

Houston-area Airport To Add Customs Service

A $2.5 million Federal Inspection Station debuts at recently renamed Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport next month.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Safety

Torqued: Foreign Object Debris, Small Pieces Matter

FOD damage is not a glamorous topic, but it can be a matter of life and death.
Regulations and Government

International Roadmap To Ease Certification Path

Officials from U.S., Brazil, Canada and Europe collaborate on effort to improve partnerships, flow of technologies and exports.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Reaches Globals Inspection Milestone

Bombardier's service center network topped 75 120-month Global inspection has the Global fleet has surpassed 700 aircraft.
Sustainability and Environment

Environmentalists Renew Call for Action on Avgas

The new Friends of the Earth report continues the pressure on EPA as it anticipates release of endangerment finding on leaded avgas in 2018.

Bombardier Plans 'Pauses' of Global Jet Completions

The action, intended to manage costs at the Montreal completion center, is one of several separate cost-cutting moves throughout Bombardier.
FBOs

Deer Jet Joins Air Elite FBO Network

China's largest aviation services provider will now accept the Avcard at eight of its locations.

Finance Deals Have Suddenly Picked Up, Says Brazilian Bank

Bradesco has noticed a positive change in sentiment in recent weeks and has made several proposals for financing aircraft.