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Regulations and Government

Brazilian Bizav Hopes for Rebound as LABACE Numbers Drop

Organizers of the 2016 LABACE show in São Paulo presented some stark statistics on the state of Brazil's business aviation industry.
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Aircraft

Japan's ANA Grounds Some 787s for Engine Inspections

The carrier cancelled several domestic flights, reportedly due to concern over turbine blade corrosion of the 787's Rolls-Royce engines.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths

Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.
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Safety

Nall Report: Helicopter Safety Record Mixed

Fatal accidents and fatalities increase for both commercial and non-commercial helicopter operations.
Airports

Bizav Rises To The Olympic Challenge, But Traffic Breaks No Records

Brazil's business aviation community did a good job of handling traffic associated with Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Games.
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Accidents

NTSB Investigating Inflight Collision with Object

The Ameriflight pilot discovered a 12-inch section of the vertical stabilizer missing after an unidentified object struck his airplane.

NBAA 2017 Bizav Regional Forums Return to Florida, NYC

One-day forums bring together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel.
Aircraft

Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo

The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. House Rep. LaHood Champions Small Airports

The former Transportation Secretary's Ray LaHood son, Rep. Darin LaHood partners with AOPA on general aviation round table.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG Unveils Safety Program for Small Drone Operators

The initial offering under its new Performance Vector Unmanned program is an online small UAS ground school course provided by Argus Unmanned.
Regulations and Government

FAA Warms To Easier SE-IFR Helo Certification

Industry views this as key to increasing the number of IFR operations and improving safety.
Airports

Brazilian Airport Projects In Limbo As Economic Downturn Bites

Progress on a number of Brazilian airport projects has slowed, but bizav has benefitted from less competition with airline traffic.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

JSSI: Worldwide Bizav Use Up Sequentially in 2Q

In its business aviation index for this year's second quarter, the hourly maintenance cost provider examined several flight activity trends.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Interior Department Awards Contract for Quadcopters

The cabinet-level department will make the small rotary-wing drones available for use by its constituent agencies.
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Aircraft

TAM AE Pushes Its Expanded Role As Textron's Face In Brazil

A full array of Textron family aircraft is on display at TAM AE's LABACE show exhibit.
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Airlines

Cost-cutting Drives Record Profits at Qantas

The Transformation Qantas initiative to reduce costs has resulted in an impressive turnaround in the fortunes of the Australian carrier.
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Airports

City Council Votes To Close Santa Monica Airport

The resolution, passed unanimously at the city council meeting August 23, calls for closing the airport and eliminating its two FBOs.
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Accidents

Hybrid Airship Damaged in Hard Landing on Second Flight

Pilots appeared to lose control of the vehicle as it nose-divd from 100 feet
Charter & Fractional

NMB Finds Lack of Evidence in Flexjet Union Vote Spat

The decision include a partial dissenting opinion, saying the changing of eight votes would have altered the vote for IBT representation.
Aircraft

First LM-100J Commercial Freighter Nears Completion

Lockheed Martin expects to finish assembling the civil variant of the C-130J Hercules in the next few months and to fly the aircraft next year.
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Aircraft

Piaggio CEO Steps Down After Pledge On Avanti's Future

The Piaggio board has replaced CEO Carlo Logli on an interim basis with chief operating officer Renato Vaghi.
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Aircraft

Stratasys Rolls Out New 3D Printing Demonstrators

With some input from Boeing, Stratasys's new approaches to 3D printing and additive manufacturing are set to break through the technology's limitations.
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What is the Future of Business Aviation in Brazil?

What is the Future of Business Aviation in Brazil?
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ground Segment Upgrade Is Latest for RQ-4 Global Hawk

Raytheon will install modernized 'building-based' ground stations for the Global Hawk at Beale and Grand Forks air force bases.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center Receives FAA Boeing 787 Approval

Limited airframe rating allows the company to perform major repairs and alterations.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAI-Global Consolidates Service and Parts Providers

The companies will provide support for Black Hawks in private and government sectors.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA to Congress: Address Skilled Worker Shortage

The paucity of skilled workers for the aerospace industry should be a top policy concern, the association asserts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western-MJets Opens Bangkok Part 145 Repair Station

The company is considering further expansion around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Expands AOG Support

Naples and Palm Beach join 15 other nationwide mobile teams.
Aircraft

Piper M500 Cleared for Europe

EASA validation comes as Piper plans sales campaign in Europe.