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Avionics

Embraer Phenom 100/300 Get Garmin G1000 NXi Upgrade

The Phenom 100 and 300 will be upgradeable to the G1000 NXi flight deck starting in the first quarter of 2019.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Rises, but Part 91 and Frax Still Lag

All aircraft categories saw increases last month, with large-cabin jets coming out ahead with a 4.7-percent year-over-year increase.
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Avionics

Stevens Aviation Sees Strong Growth in G1000 Upgrades

Stevens Aviation has done more than 40 King Air G1000 upgrades and has more in the pipeline.

NBAA Warns of Commercial UAS Violations

A growing number of recreational operators are flying UAS for commercial purposes, NBAA fears.
Rotorcraft

Curti To Take Wraps Off New Light Turbine Helicopter

The Zefhir was spawned from EU-funded "Disrupt" project.
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FBOs

Signature Opens Renovated FBO in Virginia

The indoor/outdoor upgrade on its 10,000-sq-ft terminal took four months and $1.9 million.

AEA's Paula Derks Plans 2019 Retirement

Derks stepped in as president of the association in 1996, taking the reins from her father, Monte Mitchell, who had previously led AEA for almost 20 years.
Accidents

No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities in 1Q18, ROW Up Sharply

Fatalities from crashes of U.S-registered business turboprops also surged to seven in the first quarter.

GAMA Rally Highlights Genav Growth, Workforce Needs

The event, GAMA's 16th since 2009, drew participation from local, state, and federal officials, as well as from a number of GA manufacturers.

Used Bizcraft Values Rise, Led by Super-midsize Jets

Amstat’s latest Aircraft Valuation Tool Aircraft Values Report shows business aircraft values up across all categories.
Aircraft

American 787 Order Strikes another Blow to Airbus in U.S.

Deal for 47 Dreamliners accompanies cancellation of order for 22 A350s
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ICAO Developing UAS Standards

Will hold second "Drone Enable" conference in September.
Avionics

Security Company Offers Aviation-tailored Cyber Service

The introduction of commercial-off-the-shelf products to the cabin increase the potential for cyber threats, says F-Secure.
Aircraft

ABACE ’18 To Boost Interest in Asian Bizav Potential

The rise of Asia-Pacific economies and in particular China has created a void which business aviation can fill, as barriers are dealt with.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Scout ADS-B Receiver Unboxing and Review

ForeFlight Scout ADS-B Receiver Unboxing and Review
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FBOs

Hawthorne Global Starts New Chicago-area Hangar

Hawthorne's 33,000-sq-ft hangar at its Chicago Executive Airport facility is expected to be completed by fall 2018.
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Aircraft

China Tariffs Could Hurt More Than First Thought

Analysts’ belief that China’s proposed tariff won’t cover the 737 Max 8 might be incorrect, according to IBA Group
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Aircraft

WW II-era Workhorses Shine at Sun ’n‘ Fun

These airplanes were the workhorses that helped the Allies get a foothold in Normandy
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Safety

UAS Safety Standdown Slated For May 1

The one-day event will cover flight ops, maintenance, and quality management.

Shell, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team Continue Partnership

The team comes to Sun 'n' Fun 2018 with a refreshed paint scheme and renewed commitment.
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Charter & Fractional

OJets Kicks Off Charter Ops with Global, Challenger

The Singapore operation hopes to quadruple its fleet by the end of the second quarter.
Aircraft

Rotorvox C2A To Make U.S. Debut at Sun 'n' Fun 2018

The gyroplane is certified in Europe, but will be an amateur-built kit in the U.S.

AINsight: Words Matter

Clearer words to your customer about the services you provide and the benefits they will gain, the more confident they will be in the process.
Engines

Hartzell Brings NextGen Props to Sun 'n' Fun

Hartzell technology is pulling the single-engine GA fleet into the future.
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Avionics

406Day Highlights Emergency Beacon Benefits

On April 6, the benefits of 406-MHz emergency beacon technology are highlighted during 406Day—Beacon Awareness Day.
Rotorcraft

The Long Road to the Tiltrotor

As the first civilian tiltrotor progresses toward certification later this year, AIN traces the decades of development of the technology.
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Safety

International Operations Sharing a World of Knowledge

Annual event spotlights changes, challenges of flying beyond U.S. borders
Accidents

Microburst Causes Houston Hobby Hangar Collapse

The 30,000 sq ft structure at the Jet Aviation FBO was leased by charter provider Jet Linx.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Racks Up More Approvals, Makes FIDAE Debut

HondaJet has received type certifications from Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil and Panama’s Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil.
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Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Names Owen President and CEO

Owen succeeds Keith Plumb, the company co-founder who announced in February plans to step down..