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Scaled Composites Reveals 'Model 401' Experimental Jet

The Northrop Grumman subsidiary said it will make available two jets for research flights by industry partners and the U.S. government.
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Accidents

FAA Calls for Emergency Inspections of GP7200 Turbofans

Advisory Directive comes in reaction to uncontained failure of engine on Air France A380
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Airlines

Lufthansa Agrees to Buy Parts of Air Berlin

Deal draws protest from Ryanair, which pledged to take its challenge to EC competition authorities
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cactus Aero First Aid Kit Debuts at NBAA

Cactus Aero develops simpler and lower cost mobile emergency kit for cabin crew.
Aircraft

Big Indian Navy Requirement for Helicopters Revealed

According to an RFI, 234 twin-engined machines are required for multiple roles.
Aircraft

Air Baltic Returns Bombardier CS300s to Service

Restarts revenue flights following precautionary grounding of fleet
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Aircraft

Good and Bad News for the Eurofighter Program

Qatar is set to become the next customer, but production is slowing, and Austria no longer wants to fly the jet.
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Aircraft

Aero Vodochody Reveals New Jet Trainer Plans

The Czech company is producing or offering new versions of the L-39 and L-159 basic and advanced jet trainers, with light attack capability.
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Aircraft

Global Jet: Finance, Lease Demand To Rise

The company identified current economic realities and the risk of reduced residual values for pre-owned aircraft as driving these trends.
Charter & Fractional

Canada's Skyservice Adds Aircraft Brokerage

The managed fleet is now at 70 aircraft .
Charter & Fractional

Flight Key: Coordinate Your Flight Department

A new collaboration platform promises to organize and simplify your organization's flight operations
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Motorized Wheelchair Unit Navigates Airstairs

Battery-powered unit weighs less than 90 pounds.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

JetSet Interiors Intros New Seats and Veneer Process

Texas-based company adds to its refurbishment protoflio
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NBAA Lauds Bizav's Hurricane Relief Efforts With Humanitarian Award

The business aviation community doing its part to give back

Shaesta Waiz Completes Solo Trip Around World

Visiting 22 countries, Waiz flew 24,800 nm and accumulated 176 flight hours, while setting a speed record from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California.
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NBAA General Session Highlights Leadership in Bizav

Astronaut twins Scott and Mark Kelly closed the session by sharing personal experiences and applying the lessons they learned to the bizav industry.
Avionics

Desert Jet Eyes More Third-party MRO Work

The company seeks to leverage experience from own fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications

AllProtect Offers Surface Covering

The first-time exhibitor is marketing a line of covering fabric to protect sensitive surfaces.
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Aircraft

StandardAero Expands Houston PT6A Service

PT6A services will enhance the company's offerings to operators of King Air, Pilatus, TBM, and Cessna Caravan aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky's New Support Portal Goes Live

The new Sikorsky support portal pulls together various parts of its online technical documents and services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Demonstrates Avance L5 Advantage

During a demonstration flight, Gogo showed off the higher speed of its Avance L5 air-to-ground connectivity system.
Aircraft

Piaggio Spotlights Expanded Support Options

Programs are designed to benefit both in-service fleet and new operators.
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Aircraft

OneJet to Add CJ4s to Fleet

Bizjet operator to take up to 10 pre-owned Citation light jets per year for its expanding network
Aircraft

Pentastar, PIA Offer Low-Utilization Ownership Options

The two companies are teaming to broaden business aircraft ownership options.
FBOs

Signature Touts International Improvements

The company provided an update on the operations at some of its far-flung locations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

OEMs Have Cabin Fever at NBAA 2017

Bombardier's Global 7000, Gulfstream's G600 and Embraer's Phenom 300E showcase the latest in cabin comforts and technology
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Engines

Safran Planning Fix for Silvercrest Compressor Issue

The Safran Aircraft Engines Silvercrest developed a new problem during the flight testing, which will delay the Falcon 5X program.
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Aircraft

GDC Technics Readies Live TV for VIP 787

GDC Technics is partnering with Boeing on installation of live television aboard a VIP 787.
Sustainability and Environment

Signature, Air BP Ink Carbon Offset Deal

Starting in 2018, fuel purchasers using the Air BP Sterling Card at Signature's U.S. locations will have the fuel offset via BP Target Neutral.
Aircraft

Safran's Bizjet APU On Track for 2017 Certification

Unit is flying on the Bombardier Global 7000 and undergoing parallel testing