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Aircraft

UAC, Comac Name New Widebody CR 929

Companies finally agree to designation following several months of ambiguity
Aircraft

Bombardier Seals Q400 Deal with SpiceJet

Agreement covers firm order for 25 of the big turboprops and purchase rights on 25 more
Aircraft

WTO Creates Panel To Examine C Series at Behest of Brazil

Trade body to weigh the propriety of some $3 billion worth of government support
Regulations and Government

ATC Debate Taking Center Stage at Convention

NBAA has planned multiple channels to enable the bizav community to contact lawmakers, while a showdown is looming on Capitol Hill
Fuel

FuelerLinx To Introduce New Billing Portal

VendorLinx promises to streamline the invoicing process for both flight departments and fuel vendors.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Restricts Drone Flights Over Landmarks as Concern Mounts

Federal agencies expect to face the prospect of terrorists using drones in the U.S. 'imminently,' FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress.

Cayman Creates Aviation Park To Attract New Business

The Cayman Islands is rolling out the new Cayman Maritime and Aviation Services Park, extending special economic zone benefits to aviation businesses.
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Shaw Aerox Is Keeping the Oxygen Flowing

Breathe easy with Shaw Aerox's high-duration supplemental oxygen products.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct To Launch LTE Hub for T-props, Light Jets

Router will have the smallest form factor on the market while still supporting the latest cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite technology.
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JBRND Making Windows Easier, Saving Clients Money

Luxury aircraft services company has created a custom window design to cut costs and improve lighting.
Rotorcraft

HeliOffshore Advancing Key Safety Projects

HeliOffshore is also starting work on a second phase of eye-tracking research, which aims to help pilots make better use of automation in the cockpit.
FBOs

San Juan's FBOs Rising To Meet the Challenges

A week after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, FBOs there are coping with the demand.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposed Rule Would Ease Non-ETOPS Ops

The rule would also increase the current non-ETOPS operation mtow threshold from 100,000 pounds to 133,000 pounds to accommodate newer jets.
Regulations and Government

FAA Extension Clears House on Second Try

The Senate is expected to amend the bill in face of protests over a flood insurance provision that was included with the six-month FAA extension.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Service Center Hiring Continues

The service and support network already hired 200 employees earlier this year and is seeking more technicians as facilities approach capacity.
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FBOs

Paragon Network Adds to Roster

Nebraska's Silverhawk Aviation and Washington D.C.-area ProJet Aviation are the latest to join the group of independent FBOs.

Nel Stubbs Honored with NASAO President's Award

Stubbs has provided industry expertise on federal and state tex issues for 30 years.

MedAire Grows into Global Medical and Security Company

Started from modest roots in 1985 by Joan Sullivan Garrett, company now has 350 employees and global offices.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Starts Expansion at St Louis

Canadian completions and MRO specialist is investing heavily in upgrading its facility at St Louis Airport.
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Aircraft

Quest Touts Kodiak for Business Ops

Quest has repositioned the Kodiak in the market as not just a versatile utility tool but also as “the bridge between helicopter and business jet."
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Scheme Designers Celebrates 20 Years

Cool Paint Schemes On Display At NBAA
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Ontic Lays Out Ambitious Growth Plans

The company is in negotiations for the addition of up to nine new projects that could come to fruition this year.
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Aircraft

U.S., Russia Trade Charges Over Open Skies Treaty Compliance

The U.S. State Department said it will take "reasonable and comparable steps" in response to alleged Russian violations of the treaty.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds to Training Programs

In addition to new training initiatives, FlightSafety is boosting access to those programs.
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Avionics

Genesys Certifying New Part 25 Digital Autopilot

The S-Tec 5000 will offer owners of Part 25 jets a new option for retrofitting a modern digital autopilot with envelope-protection features.
Regulations and Government

CBP: Charter Pax Must Follow Currency Reporting Laws

The agency seized more than $11,000 in unreported currency from a passenger bound from the U.S. to London aboard a private airplane.
ATC

AEA Warns of Potential Aircraft ID Mismatch with ADS-B

Likely scenario of such a mismatch lies with operators who use a call sign on some or all of their flights.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aloft AeroArchitects Positions ODA Business for Growth

The company is seeing a need for such services in most areas, but particularly in projects involving new technologies.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Wraps First TFE731 Core Zone Inspection

The Lincoln, Nebraska MRO recently completed its first core zone inspection on a Honeywell TFE731 and is gearing up for more.
Engines

Hartzell Celebrates Centennial

Carbon-fiber propellers among the company's innovation.
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