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Duncan Aviation Eyes Activity in Brazil

Duncan remains mindful of the changing political climate in Brazil and its impact on operations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Eyes Upgrade Market with New Mandates

Operators in Latin America are looking to meet mandates not only in their own country but as well as others throughout the Americas and in Europe.
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Accidents

Horizon Airlines Worker Steals, Later Crashes Q400

Richard Russell stole a parked regional airliner Friday evening at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and flew more than an hour before crashing.

Sweden Joins the Patriot Club

In the light of increased tensions in the Baltic over Russia's stance, Sweden is bolstering its defenses, becoming the 16th Patriot customer in the process
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Satcom Direct Extending Training Programs to Brazil

Based on the success of an initial round of training programs in Brazil that focused on ACARS, Satcom Direct is looking at a range of course topics.

LABACE Organizers Upbeat on Show, Bizav in Brazil

Attendance is expected to increase and 47 aircraft are scheduled for display.
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Bizav Flights Soar to New Heights in Europe in July

WingX points to World Cup for the July Bounce in operations.
Accidents

France Continues Judicial Probe into MH370 Disappearance

Final safety investigation report released by Malaysian government last month.
Airlines

India Aviation Experiences Downturn

Overcapacity cited as a cause. Reduction could help industry recover
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Airlines

Cambodian Airlines Charts Its Expansion

The new airline will add routes in Southeast Asia before eventually looking to add routes in Europe.
Safety

AINsight: The FAA and Sleep Apnea

Fortunately, most pilots treated for sleep apnea continue to fly without interruption.
Aircraft

Aerion Ramps Up Hiring as SSBJ Program Progresses

Company’s roster is growing as it heads into detailed design, systems test, production, and, eventually, first flight of the AS2 supersonic business jet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Wins $594M Support Contract from U.S. Govt.

Contract covers C-20 (GIII) and C-37 (GV/G550) fleets operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard.
Rotorcraft

L.A. Helo Operators Appeal For Noise Complaint Funding

Community Groups Oppose Move
Charter & Fractional

Flapper Technologies Plans Online Booking Expansion

The company is looking to take advantage of what it sees as vast business potential.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Receives ANAC Mx Approval

The MRO's East Alton, Illinois facility is approved to work on Brazilian-registered aircraft through 2020.

NTSB Swears In Landsberg to Vice Chairman Post

He was appointed to a two-year term as vice chairman and five year-term as a member.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Defiant Moves Closer To First Flight

Sikorsky's compound SB-1 helicopter prototype gains FAA registration numbers
Airlines

Air Lease Corp Releases Q2 Results

Profits and margins are up for airline leasing company
FBOs

Wyoming Airport Inaugurates New Solar-powered FBO

The $5.8 million facility is a major upgrade over the previous nine-decade-old location.
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German Test Pilot Celebrates 50 Years of Flying

Captain Peter Weger celebrated his last flight aboard a Dornier 328.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 To Make Latin American Debut at LABACE

Gulfstream’s G600 on display next week in Brazil has an interior that won top honors for jet cabin design.
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Sustainability and Environment

Air BP Launches Carbon Emissions Offset Program for Brazilian Bizav

LABACE sees Air BP South America highlighting its new carbon-emissions offset initiative for Brazilian bizav operators.
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Airports

New Trial Adds More Genav Slots in Hong Kong

The program will boost the available nighttime GA slots from four to six at Hong Kong International Airport through October 7.
Aircraft

Boeing Now Building Qatar's F-15s as Part of the Eagle's Renaissance

Boeing has started building the most advanced version of the F-15 Eagle yet as it commences production of the F-15QA for Qatar
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Aligns With Industry on Remote Connectivity

The agency agreed to release a short-term policy statement paving the way for use of remote connectivity tools for testing, with full AC to follow.
Airports

PDK Is First Georgia Airport To Install EMAS

Dedicated Atlanta GA gateway DeKalb Peachtree
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Constant Takes on Three Cabin Projects

The company is performing completions work on two Global 6000s and a Gulfstream G650
Aircraft

Kuznetsov Undergoes MiG-29K Refit

Russia's only carrier is back in the yard for a major refit that will align its capabilities with that of its primary fighter, the MiG-29K
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ASG: Asia Pacific Now Seller's Market for Used Bizjets

Optimism, however, has dipped throughout the region.