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Rotorcraft

Philippines Navy Places Order for AgustaWestland AW159s

With the order, the Philippines becomes the third customer for the improved Lynx helicopter, joining the UK and Korea.
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Safety

NTSB Highlights Fly-In Safety in New Alert

The safety alert, one of a series aimed at improving the general aviation accident rate, comes in advance of this year's Sun 'n Fun.
Safety

FAA: Voluntary Safety Measures 'Making Difference'

FAA deputy administrator Mike Whitaker met with general aviation organizations to review collaborative efforts to curb fatal accident rate.
FBOs

ExecuJet Expands into Mexico

The facility at Monterrey’s Del Norte International Airport is the company's first in Mexico.
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Aircraft

Daher Posts Record Revenues, Names New CEO

Patrick Daher is passing control of the company to Didier Kayat, who is being promoted to CEO effective April 1.
Airports

Brussels Airport Ready to Reopen, Possibly by Weekend

Airport authorities await ‘political’ approval for restart
Avionics

NavWorx Licenses Interface With Garmin Navigators

NavWorx ADS600-B transceiver can take advantage of GPS capability of Garmin GNS/GTN navigators and save owners money during installation.

BBGA Looks To Dispel Bizav’s ‘Champagne’ Image

The British Business and General Aviation Association said at its annual conference last month that image and access are the main challenges.
Rotorcraft

Chilean LOIs Move Bell 505 Orders Closer to 400 Mark

Latin American customers account for nearly a quarter of the five-seat helicopter’s backlog.
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Airlines

KLM Launches New Biofuel Initiative with Embraer 190

Airline aims to cut CO2 emissions by 20 percent by 2020
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Charter & Fractional

Argus Provides Operator Ratings for SimpleCharters.com

Move allows consumers to perform due diligence on aircraft charter operators when checking availability and price online at SimpleCharters.com.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Raises Small UAS Blanket Altitude Limit to 400 Feet

The move doubles the blanket altitude permitted for small unmanned aircraft that are not model aircraft.

Amstat: Pre-Owned Market Stumbled at End of 2015

The number of transactions slowed by inventory crept up in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Aircraft

Rival Hybrid Airship Programs Gain Momentum

Lockheed Martin announced a letter of intent to purchase, while HAV is preparing to fly the Airlander 10
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Aircraft

U.S., European Firms Tout Defense Products at Chilean Airshow

U.S. Air Force F-22s are part of the flight program at the Fidae 2016 International Air & Space Fair outside of Santiago, Chile.
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Aircraft

Composites Facing Production Pinch

Hexcel striving to solve manufacturing lead time, cost challenges for higher narrowbody outputs
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AirSatOne Launches Airborne Wi-Fi Calling

Smartphones with the Wi-Fi calling feature can use their same number for airborne satcom calling and texting.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Officially Rolls Out Global Access Program

Program can be added to existing fractional ownership contracts or acquired via stand-alone leases, with hourly rates that decrease with distance flown.
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Aircraft

UK Contracts Support BAE Hawk Advanced Trainer Until 2020

The Ministry of Defence has committed $536 million across four contracts for maintenance of the BAE Systems' training jet, supporting 700 jobs.
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Airports

AirMap Unveils Drone Digital Flight Notice Network

AirMap allows airport operators to view unmanned aircraft system flight notices submitted by drone operators.
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Aircraft

Boeing Commercial To Slash 4,000 Jobs by Mid-Year

Blames pricing pressure from Airbus for latest cost-cutting push
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Networks Unveils Product, Service Pricing

The SmartSky air-to-ground network is expected to begin service in the fourth quarter of 2016, with full U.S. coverage in mid-2017.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Service Centers Reach Training Milestones

Bombardier service centers complete 120,000 hours of training while U.S. facilities earn Diamond Awards.
Sustainability and Environment

FAA Moves To Next Phase of Unleaded Avgas Testing

The agency narrowed field of potential avgas replacements to two fuels out of the four originally selected for testing.
Aircraft

Sale of Nine Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Britain Clears Hurdle

With approval by the State Department, the U.S. and UK governments can conclude the transaction, which is valued at $3.2 billion.
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Aircraft

'Dragon Web' Modem Will Enhance U-2 as Communications Relay

The Lockheed Martin surveillance aircraft will be equipped with a next-generation L-3 modem that enables beyond line-of-sight communications.
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Avionics

FAA Approves Gulfstream’s GIV-SP FANS Upgrade

Gulfstream's new FANS upgrade for the GIV-SP also enables pilots to use digital departure clearances at many airports.
Airlines

Authorities Probe Possible Security Lapse in Egyptair Hijacking

Incident raises new questions about Egyptian airport security
Airports

Bakersfield Airport Launches Major Rehab Program

In service since 1926 Meadows Field is set to receive the biggest makeover in its history.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Expands Role for Aviasur in Chile

Santiago-based Aviasur now offer the complete Beechcraft and Cessna product lines to the Chilean market.
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