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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DHS, Other Agencies Seek Law Changes To Intercept Drones

Interagency working groups reporting to the National Security Council have asked Congress to change wiretap and other prohibitions.
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Russian Bizav Show JetExpo Kicks Off in Moscow

Three-day show that opened today at Moscow Vnukovo Airport has considerably fewer business jets on display than previous JetExpo events.

Pre-owned Bizjet Market To Stabilize, Experts Say

Joe Carfagna, Jr. and Mike Dwyer predicted that market prices will continue to stabilize because of the buying off of oversupply of aircraft for now.
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Aircraft

Texas Billionaire Is Nextant 604XT Launch Customer

604XT certification program is running ahead of schedule, with first flight scheduled for this month and FAA and EASA certification in June 2018.
Aircraft

Britain’s Sentinel Recon Aircraft Gets an Upgrade

Although still threatened with grounding in 2021, the radar is being improved. Meanwhile, Raytheon is marketing an enhanced version for export.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Private Equity, Hedge Funds Eye Bizav Financing Market

More private equity firms and hedge funds will soon enter the business aviation finance sector to diversify their portfolios and reduce their exposure
Regulations and Government

At NBAA Forum, Bolen Urges Action Ahead of ATC Vote

With a vote on the latest measure aimed at privatizing the nation's air traffic control system slated for next week, the time to act is now, he said.
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Bizav Ops Mark Another Month of Gains in Europe

Traffic has now been on the rise for 10 consecutive months, the longest period of growth since 2010, EBAA said.
Airports

Business Aviation Braces for Hurricane Irma

Three business aviation aircraft manufacturers—Gulfstream, Embraer and Piper—have production plants and other major facilities along the storm path.
Regulations and Government

U.S. FAA FY2018 Funding Bill Moves to House Floor

Fate of omnibus package is uncertain in Senate.
Aircraft

Russia Pitches MiG-35 to India as FGFA Project Falters

The twin-engine fighter could be a viable alternative to the F-16 and Gripen, whose makers have further defined their Indian partnerships
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Honeywell Announces Inspection Service Using Intel's Drone

The 'InView' service will support critical structure inspections by utility, energy and oil and gas companies, Honeywell said.
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Charter & Fractional

Single-engine Airlines Fill Niche in NYC Market

Two turboprop operators have found different ways to serve the same New York-New England passenger routes.
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Blade Demo Could Pave the Way to Laminar Flow Fuel Saving

The partners are testing two wing changes to evaluate their respective efficiency
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Harvey Fuel Spike Will Drive Down Airline Earnings

The hurricane is expected to worsen a trend toward declining revenue.
Aircraft

Bell Completes V-280 Assembly

The company intends to fly the next-gen tiltrotor in the fall.
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Dassault Working on Next Aircraft

Nothing has been revealed about the next Falcon jet under development, except that it will feature the latest technology.
Aircraft

Falcon 5X on Track for 2020 Deliveries

The limited test campaign provided data needed to get the aircraft in service by 2020.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nomad Aviation Secures CAMO+ Recognition

The new recognition expands Nomand Aviation's capabilities under EASA.

Dumont Plans Giveaways During Morristown Forum

Dumont Group will give away nearly $200,000 toward the cost of paint, interior completion, Wi-Fi installation and a charter trip.

NBAA To Collect Hurricane Relief Donations at MMU Forum

Stations will be arranged at the forum where attendees will be able to drop off much-needed supplies or make financial contributions.

Garrett, Henne To Receive Top NBAA Honors

Joan Sullivan Garrett is this year's winner of the Meritorious Service To Aviation award, while Preston Henne was selected for the Doswell Award.
Aircraft

JetNet: Used Inventory Down, New Bizjet Buy Plans Up

At its seventh annual JetNet IQ Summit in New York, the industry data provider presented results from its most recent survey.
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Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Lands $1.4B Order

First contract deliveries will include a block of 30 MD 530Fs valued at $176.6 million to be delivered by September 2019.
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Aircraft

Chinese Airlines Need 5,000 Pilots Per Year in Next 20 Years

China is facing a significant pilot shortage.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

STS Aviation Group Adds New Division

The purchase of AeroMod International gives the global aviation services provider a new division, concentrating on avionics and structural modifications.
Airlines

Tanzanian Airline Rivals Pursue Common Goal

Air Tanzania, Precision Air each intent on turnarounds in the spirit of 'co-opetition'
Avionics

Cockpit Avionics Part 2: New Rules Unleash Helpful HUDs

While head-up displays add some complexity to cockpits, they ultimately make flying much safer and easier.
Training and Workforce

How Pilots Train to Fly Business Jets

How Pilots Train to Fly Business Jets
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Duncan Aviation Rescues Kestrels from Hangar

Technicians from the Nebraska facility worked with a local wildlife center to save three American kestrel falcons who made their home in a busy hangar.
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