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Aircraft

Elbit Systems Chases U.S. National Guard Procurements

The US subsidiary of the Israeli company offers a variety of aircraft protection and modernization solutions.
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Bolen Encourages Collaboration on Industry Advocacy

Bolen addressed advocacy during 4 States Airport Conference.
Accidents

Botched Go-around Appears To Have Led to Emirates 777 Crash

Pilots applied engine thrust just three seconds before impact

WingX: Russia, Turkey Drag Down European Bizav Flying

Overall, there were 74,689 business aviation departures in Europe last month, with the UK and France being the “main growth impetus."
Engines

Additive Manufacturing To Eliminate 845 Parts on GE's ATP Turboprop

Using additive “represents an elimination of thousands of machining features and inspections, and hundreds of quality plants and procure contracts."

GAMA Promotes Bowles, Sambiase; Adds To Brussels Office

Bowles served as industry co-chair of Part 23 rewrite committee.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Brings In Yacht Exec as Chief Business Officer

James Henderson was president and CEO-Americas for the Ferretti Group.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet Charter Booking Platform Launches in U.S. Market

Charter customers can book their own flights through Stratajet.com, which includes real-time aircraft availability and pricing.
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Aircraft

Polish Requirements Generate New Interest at Local Trade Show

Airbus is still hoping to sell 50 H225Ms, while attack helicopters and VIP transports will also be discussed.
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Engines

GE Eyes Digital Future with Additive Manufacturing Play

Company acquires two additive manufacturing equipment suppliers
Maintenance and Modifications

Comlux Is First To Retrofit an ACJ319 with Sharklets

Sharklets bring new look, save fuel and extend range.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Houston Completes Falcon 50EX FANS CPDLC

The installation marks the first of its kind at the Houston facility.
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