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Swiss Choose Cost-Effective Gripen Over Rafale and Eurofighter

Switzerland has chosen the Saab Gripen as its new fighter aircraft, in preference to the Dassault Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Aircraft

AIN 2011 Pilot Report: Hawker 4000

After 15 years in development, this super-midsize delivers on its promises.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Finance 2011: Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane

Lenders loosen the purse strings, for the right buyer and airplane.
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Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft Hits Rough Patch in Third Quarter

Hawker Beechcraft gave notice of yet another round of layoffs on November 4.
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AIN Blog: Mica Gains Allies in Goal To Reform TSA

Rep. John Mica seeks to eliminate his "bastard child," the TSA.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Industries Adds G1000 to Citation Mod Offerings

One of the aircraft parked at the NBAA static display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the NBAA Convention in October was a highly modified Cessna
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Avionics

FAA To Allow 135, 121 Pilot Updating of Nav Databases

The FAA is seeking comments on a proposed rule change that will allow pilots flying under commercial operating regulations to update navigation system data
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C Series Progressing on Schedule: Dewar

Bombardier expects to complete all the so-called data sets for the C Series airliner by year-end
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LCC Growth Forcing European Regionals to Buy E-Jets

Tough cost battles in the market segment where regional airlines and low-cost carriers converge are driving demand
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AsBAA Boosts Membership and Lobbying Role in Response to Asian Growth

Membership of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is growing as the group’s new leadership team
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California Lawsuit Loss Could Lead to Ban on Leaded Avgas

The battle over leaded avgas in California took a turn against a coalition of associations representing users

AIN Blog: Torqued: Pilot Error Needs NTSB Attention

The NTSB has an obligation not to sweep pilot error under the rug.
Aircraft

Boeing Promises MAX Production in Renton in Return for Early IAM Contract Extension

Boeing proposes trade with IAM to keep MAX in Renton.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Names John Hayes as General Manager

West Star Aviation has named John Hayes general manager at its Dallas Love Field facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD on Socata TBM 700 Electrical System

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for the Socata TBM 700 electrical system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dynomax Adds AS9100 Rev C Quality Certificate

Chicago-based Dynomax has earned AS9100 Revision C quality certification.
Maintenance and Modifications

Smyrna Air Center Testing GE H80 on King Air 90

Smyrna Air Center has begun a flight test/data recording program with the new GE H80, 800-shp engine on the King Air 90 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Aerospace Offers Narrow- and Widebody Maintenance Training

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider ST Aerospace has been certified as a Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization (MTO)
Aircraft

Southwest To Deploy Wireless Ground Communications

Southwest Airlines says it will be the first major airline to widely use a wireless ground support communications system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gal Mena, ExecuJet Middle East Sign Service Agreement

ExecuJet Middle East has sent a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Gal Mena,

StandardAero Expands North American Mobile Services

StandardAero has added mobile service teams in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dallas, Ga.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Offers Video on Reducing Interior Refurb Cost

Two new resources are available to Duncan Aviation customers that explain how to economize costs and downtime for interior refurbishments.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Emirates and GE Team on Dubai Engine Overhaul Facility

GE Aviation will oversee the design and construction of Emirate’s new engine overhaul shop to be built in Dubai.
Maintenance and Modifications

BCX Software Develops Airworthiness Management System

Wichita-based BCX Software, a recently established electronic data management firm, is developing Airworthiness Management System.

AIN Blog: Memorable Moments with Business Jet Travelers

Here are five memorable BJT interview moments.
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Charter & Fractional

Pilatus Delivers 1,100th PC-12

Pilatus Business Aircraft delivered the 1,100th Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single last week during a ceremony at its facility in Broomfield, Colorado
Rotorcraft

EASA Gives Nod to Bell 407GX

The Bell 407GX earned EASA certification yesterday, following similar approvals by Transport Canada and the FAA earlier this year.
Aircraft

Aviation Partners Falcon 900 Winglets Get Canadian OK

Aviation Partners received STC approval from Transport Canada for its high-Mach, blended winglets on 900-series Dassault Falcons last week.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat Partners with Aircell on Global Xpress

Inmarsat Global Xpress announced today it had named Aircell as a distribution partner for Inmarsat's airborne broadband service for business aviation.