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Charter & Fractional

Planet Nine In It for the Long Haul

Planet Nine positioned to be a competitive offering in the premium end of the ultra-long-range charter market.
Avionics

Operators Report Errors with TCAS Advisories

Reports of false TCAS indications and invalid resolution advisories have resulted in reduced separation and safety between aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

VSE Aviation Now BendixKing's Asia-Pacific Distributor

The company, which is a subsidiary of VSE Aviation Inc., will offer a range of BendixKing avionics, flight controls, display units, and installation kits.
Safety

ALPA Urges Caution on Space Launch Integration

A recent space launch caused 563 flight delays and affected a 5,000 sq nm area.
Aircraft

Textron To Cease Production of Cessna Citation X+

Move ends a more than 21-year manufacturing run for the Mach 0.935 twinjet and its predecessor, the Citation X.
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Airports

Customs Now Available at Florida's Boca Raton Airport

For the first time, the South Florida gateway can now accept international arrivals.
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Aircraft

Sparfell and Partners Named Aerion Sales Consultant

Sparfell and Partners has been selected as a sales consultant for Aerion's supersonic business jet.
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Regulations and Government

Love Field Pilots Group Forms Landing Fee Task Force

The group is hoping to provide consultation on looming GA fees.

RAF Events Launch Summer Show Season

Big flypasts, a major air power conference, and the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) are scheduled in the UK.
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Aircraft

Transatlantic First Planned for GA-ASI SkyGuardian

The RPA will fly to the UK for static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
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Aircraft

Bombardier Sees Return to Prominence for its Regional Lineup

With C Series under Airbus control, company redoubles efforts to market CRJ, Q400
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Aircraft

Embraer Debuts New Seat Design for Legacy 450 and 500 Business Jets

Embraer Debuts New Seat Design for Legacy 450 and 500 Business Jets
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Aircraft

AINsight: The Need for $peed

A market for a supersonic business jet? Perhaps, but the regulatory climate needs to change.

Citi Researcher: 'Lost Decade' Over for Business Jets?

"Now we hear the word ‘surreal’ with regards to the rapid market improvement without an identifiable catalyst," said Citi's Jonathan Raviv.
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Aircraft

ATSB Study Finds Turboprop Engines Safe, Reliable

There were approximately 2.2 occurrences every 10,000 flight hours over the five-year study period.
Regulations and Government

AOPA: Be Ready for Mexico's 406-MHz ELT Mandate

Mexico's DGAC informed AOPA this month that no further extensions to the 406 MHz ELT would be granted.
Training and Workforce

FABA Confab Addresses Aviation Professional Shortage

Speakers such as Kathy Knowles, CPO of Intuitive Strategies, offered solutions on how to tackle the issue.

Miami Marlins Name Wheels Up as Partner

Wheels Up will be the official private aviation company of the Marlin's VIP Lounge.
Safety

Safety Pro: Psychology at Root of Procedural Lapses

Normalization of and rewards for improper behavior are among the reasons for willful violations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scott Introduces New Carpet Line for Bizjets, Yachts

The company is bringing its design for the home to private transportation.
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Aircraft

Thailand Introduces Elbit’s Hermes 450 UAS

But the Israeli company faces export competition from the British Watchkeeper development of the H450.
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Airlines

European Airlines Move to Ease Effects of ATC Strikes

IAG and Ryanair plan EU legal challenge against French government
ATC

Aviation Groups Pan Trump Plan for ATC Privatization

“We are disappointed that the Administration continues to reintroduce a failed proposal," the six associations said.
Airlines

China To Raise Pilot Retirement Age to 62

Acute shortage of flight deck crew pressures government to act
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Forges Biofuel Deal

Through the agreement, Avfuel will become the exclusive aviation fuel distributor for sustainable fuel producer Gevo.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Starts Testing PC-24 Jet on Unpaved Runways

With the addition of unpaved runways, the PC-24 will be able to access almost twice as many airports worldwide compared to other jets.
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Regulations and Government

Aeronautical Data at Risk in ATC Privatization Debate

The proposal to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system included language that could have raised costs for pilots significantly.
Safety

AINsight: Rogue Pilots or Just Bad Procedures?

Procedural noncompliance currently is a top safety issue for the NBAA Safety Committee.
Aircraft

Turkey Receives First F-35 Despite Political Row

Congress may halt deliveries because country is acquiring the Russian S-400 SAM system.
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Mesinger: Preowned Market Sees 'Surreal' Turnaround

Nonetheless he urges reasonable expectations on pricing.