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NBAA Adds Huerta, Fallin to Convention Speakers Slate

Huerta, Fallin to address business aviation community as Washington debates future structure of agency.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Leasing Deepens Its Funding Pool

The Irish rotorcraft financing company has added two financial institutions to its stable of lenders.
Aircraft

Next-gen Avionics Upgrade Offered for Falcon 900A/B

The upgrade, which is FAA approved, includes ADS-B OUT, Fans 1/A and LPV.
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ATC

Huerta: Data Comm Remains on Track for Expansion Next Year

FAA Administrator Huerta said trials in Newark and Memphis "are delivering great results."
Aircraft

Boeing’s Muilenburg Rebuts Talk of Widebody Bubble

Insists production rate will not fall below seven per month during transition to 777X
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Aircraft

Embraer Hands Over 300th Phenom 300

Over the past two years, the Phenom 300 has been the most delivered business jet in the world and is on pace to do so again this year.
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Regulations and Government

DOT IG Finds FAA Oversight Lacking

FAA is moving toward a risk-based oversight approach for its ODA program in face of criticism for lacking effective staffing, risk-based models.
Aircraft

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G280 Business Jet Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Gulfstream G280 Business Jet Cabin Interior
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Aircraft

AIN Blog: Here Come the Drone Police

The plan to enact rules for registration of drones will open a huge can of worms.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PAC International Provides Greener Paint Refurbishments

The company recently installed a soft-media paint removal system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Signs First Contract in Mainland China

CGAMEC signs deal to use the company's Envision software to manage its MRO operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Expands PT6 Field Service

The company has added field service reps in Vancouver and Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Dumont Aviation as Part 145 Facility

The company has Unlimited Airframe and Limited Engine ratings.
Avionics

Exemption Available for Part of ADS-B Out Requirements

The FAA will allow aircraft owners and operators to delay installation of a rule-compliant GPS/GNSS sensor to meet ADS-B Out equipage requirements.
FBOs

Long Island Republic Airport Gets Third FBO

Long known as a charter provider, Talon Air has now entered the FBO arena.
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ATC

NBAA Resource Guides on Aircraft Callsign Application

The online resource provides guidance on application process, eligibility, types of designators and what might be acceptable.

Argus Eyes International Growth with New Hires

Argus adds five executives to its sales, customer support and development and analysis teams.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Forecasts Moderate Bizjet Market Growth

Business aircraft market still depends on North America for growth, as emerging markets continue to disappoint.
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Charter & Fractional

Magellan Launches New Corporate Membership Jet Card

The new Corporate Membership card gives companies greater flexibility in their flight options.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Transportation Department Plans National Drone Registry

The department has appointed a task force to develop a registration process by year-end for recreational users of small unmanned aircraft.
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Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines To Replace London A380s with A350s

Yields proving too low to support the Airbus superjumbo
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Avionics

Avionics Source Aims To Serve Consumers, Industry

The idea is to be able to show aircraft owners in one place all the options for avionics upgrades, including the option of quality used avionics.
Avionics

FAA Allowing Easy Attitude Indicator Upgrades

The installation can be done as a minor alteration.
Avionics

FlightStar Offering ADS-B for Learjet 40/45

The company plans to offer ADS-B STCs for a number of older business jets.
Avionics

Gogo Biz 4G To Be Available in 2017

Business aviation operators can be flying with Gogo Biz 4G in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Offering Free Gas Path Analysis Clinic

The free trial allows operators to try Jet-Care's Gas Path Analysis trend monitoring service.
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Aircraft

Eclipse Flies into the Sunshine

Eclipse team has been working to finish adding promised equipment and upgrades to the aircraft and providing quality service to its far-flung fleet.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets, Pilot Union Near Tentative Labor Agreement

The parties are now finalizing the negotiated language that will form the tentative agreement, which is expected to be released in the coming days.
Accidents

Dassault Begins Completions on Initial Falcon 8X Jets

The first customer-bound 8X arrived in Little Rock this month.
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Regulations and Government

Draft Advisory Circular Updates RVSM Approval Guidance

Draft document outlines means for operators to obtain initial operational RVSM authorization or amend an existing operational authorization.