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Aircraft

Sigari: Citation Market Rebounds in North America

Demand for new and pre-owned light jets growing once again, but Europe and BRICs slow to follow
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Avionics

Garmin AOA Easy to Install, Reasonably Priced

Garmin’s angle-of-attack system can be installed under simplified FAA policies that encourage adoption of safety equipment.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GlobalAir.com Sees Trends from Its 20-year Data Cache

Jet fuel prices are at a 10-year low and the used aircraft market is stabilizing.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Buy New King Air 300/350 Engines, Get Free G1000

King Air owners can get substantial discounts on G1000 upgrades when buying new or exchange engines.
Safety

Wyvern Expands Safety Audit Programs

InterFlight Global is the latest charter broker to join Wyvern Broker group.
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Charter & Fractional

Avinode Hones Focus On Charter Market

The Swedish company is majority owned by World Fuel’s Multi Service Technology Solutions.
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Aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace Shares Spotlight with Liebherr-Elektronik

The German company is demonstrating a cooling pack, fight control components and a nose landing gear.
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Security

Unencrypted ADS-B OUT Confounds Aircraft Blocking

Possible solutions include encryption and anonymity mode enhancements.
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Charter & Fractional

Down Market Goes Upscale

Turboprop service providers gaining popularity
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

What’s the best way to discover new in-flight catering options? Air Culinaire Worldwide says, “Ask!”

Using social media as its medium, Air Culinaire introduces crowd-sourced menus
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Avionics

Blue Sky Network Unveils New Satcom System

The new HawkEye 7200A satellite tracking system is lighter and smaller than previous models.
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Regulations and Government

DCA Stirring to Life After 10 Years

The armed security officer requirement remains the largest stumbling block.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Refining 525 Interior

The Bell 525 offers plenty of flexibility for interior design, ranging from high-density to VIP and head-of-state layouts.
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Training and Workforce

APS Expands Upset Training Insurance Incentives

APS and USAIG team to financially reward flight operations for obtaining upset prevention and recovery training.
Safety

Frasca Adds New Tech To Level B Sims

The simulator manufacturer’s full flight simulators are adding technology to make training more realistic.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Closer To Certification

Bell 505 Closer To Certification
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FBOs

Avfuel Names New Fort Wayne FBO as Latest Dealer

The Fort Wayne Aero Center is due to open on January 1, 2016.
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Avionics

Lightspeed Foundation Announces 2015 Pilot’s Choice Award Winners

A unique award that aims to engage the general aviation community in helping to raise awareness of its good deeds.
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Training and Workforce

Should Pilots Rethink the Go/No Go Decision at V1?

FlightSafety training director Dann Runik recently offered examples of why pilots shouldn’t necessarily abort takeoffs for CAS alerts.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Agency Talks Could Lead to Larger NASA Role on Drones

The space agency and the FAA are discussing a joint approach to managing the entry of small drones into the airspace system.
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Airports

Bizav Group Worries About Ground Handling Monopoly at Delhi Airport

Number of general aviation handlers at India's Delhi Airport will go from 15 to two under new contract award.
FBOs

Dubai FBO Benefits from Early Switch to New Airport

DC Aviation-Al Futtaim is the only standalone FBO and MRO presence at Dubai World Central.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Intros Mx Plan for G200s, Challengers

Plan covers components of environmental and cabin control systems.
Airlines

TAP Portugal Refreshes Fleet with $8.5 Billion Airbus Order

TAP Portugal's new owners Atlantic Gateway have provided funds to by 53 new Airbus aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Wichita Center Now Servicing R-R BR710s

All of Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centers are now Rolls-Royce authorized.
Maintenance and Modifications

Old Airplanes Can Find a Home

Leslie Weinstein will help with end of life of unflyable and unairworthy aircraft.
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Safety

Assembly Approves RF Spectrum for Global Aircraft Tracking

The spectrum allocation approved at the World Radiocommunication Conference will support aircraft-to-satellite position reporting.
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Regulations and Government

Misclassification of Bizav Workers a Growing Concern

Independent contractor or not independent contractor? That is the question.
Aircraft

France Is the Latest C-130J Customer

A multi-year buy will keep the ‘Herk’ in production; the UK has been offered an MPA conversion
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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Caravan Engine Mod Certified

The 867-shp XP140 Caravan is Blackhawk’s latest upgrade to receive FAA approval.
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