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Avionics

Garmin G5 Digital DG/HSI Wins FAA AML-STC Approval

The 3.5-inch LCD unit can be used as a primary instrument for displaying magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course guidance.
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Aircraft

West Star Celebrates New Landing Gear Shop, 145 Cert

The company acquired the dedication 20,000-sq-ft landing gear facility in February.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Expands P&WC Parts Production Portfolio

The acquisition involves approximately 80 additional parts, bringing the number of total parts for the JT15D engine that Ontic supports close to 300.
Charter & Fractional

Citing 50% Growth, Flexjet Goes on Pilot Hiring Spree

Open pilot positions are in its light through super-midsize jets—the Embraer Phenom 300 and Legacy 450 and Bombardier Learjet 75LXi and Challenger 350.
Rotorcraft

Two Enstrom TH-180s Now in Flight-test Program

One helicopter is in flight test while the other is currently engaged in a 100-hour ground-test run of the drive system and controls.
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Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Jumps into Business Aircraft Management

An increase in charter flying demand and growth in its SuiteKey block charter program led to the creation of the multi-tiered aircraft management o
Regulations and Government

Trump ATC Proposal Fails To Sway Opposition

Future remains uncertain on Capitol Hill.
Fuel

Air BP Opens Fueling Location at London Redhill Airport

The global fuel company is now the sole provider at Redhill Aerodrome.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Bizav Adds Access to Airshow Moving Maps

After activating an account with Rockwell Collins, Gogo ATG customers can download an app to view Airshow moving maps on smartphones or tablets.
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Training and Workforce

TRU's Citation Latitude/Sovereign+ Sim Gets FAA Nod

Courses under the Latitude/Sovereign+ program include initial aircraft and initial type rating, recurrent and avionics introduction.
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Aircraft

First Japanese-assembled F-35A Is Rolled Out

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is the key contractor, but is also leading Japan’s own stealth fighter development.
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Regulations and Government

Gulf Diplomatic Crisis Blocks Qatar's Aircraft from Airspace

Qatar Airways and several local Gulf carriers cancelled flights in the wake of a Saudi-led, politically-motivated airspace closure.
Regulations and Government

Trump Promises 'Air Travel Revolution' By Restructuring FAA

In a White House event, the President painted a bleak picture of the state of the U.S. air traffic control system the FAA manages.
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Aircraft

China Shows FTC-2000 Fighter-Trainer for Sudan

The MiG-21 derivative has been heavily modified.
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FBOs

UK's Rigby Group Acquires Third FBO Location

After announcing its plans for expansion earlier this year, Rigby Group subsidiary XLR Executive Jet Centre is now operating at Birmingham Airport
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopter Ka-62 Makes First Flight

The Ka-62 is expected to cost in the $10 million range, seat 12 to 15 and be aimed primarily at the offshore energy and search and rescue markets.

Trump Provides Detailed Look at User-funded ATC System

The proposal calls for access for general aviation and to rural communities, but it also does not spell out general aviation exemptions from user fees.
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Avionics

Collins Chief: No Evident Change in Bizav Market Demand

Company president and CEO Kelly Ortberg remains hopeful that business aviation will bottom out sometime next year.
ATC

NavCanada Suspends 'Climb/Descend Via' Clearances

ICAO adoption of the new phraseology signaled international acceptance of “climb/descend via” clearances that the FAA implemented in 2014.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Tries To Make Up Lost Time With MRJ Regional Jet

Mitsubishi engineers are working on design changes to overcome possible certification issues.
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Accidents

Lessons Learned From Execuflight Accident, Says Company President

Execuflight is beefing up its safety processes as a result of the fatal accident in November 2015.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Insurance 2017

Proper coverage and awareness of regulations are key

People In Aviation: June 2017

Nordam restructures, Tim White to lead JetAviva as president and John Goglia becomes chairman of PAMA.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Business Jet In Production, Nearing Certification

Pilatus PC-24 Business Jet In Production, Nearing Certification
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Accidents

Accidents: June 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Aircraft

One Aviation To Switch To Williams Engine for 'Canada'

The engine marks a shift away from the P&WC PW600 family.
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Aircraft

Learjet Turns 3,000 with the 100th Model 75 Delivery

Leggett & Platt accepted the milestone business jet, making it the second Learjet 75 in its fleet.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Embarks on LM-100J Freighter Flight Tests

The manufacturer expects to complete the FAA type design update process for the C-130 civil freighter by 2018.
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Aircraft

Leonardo Continues Development of 'World-First' Radar Jammer

The UK Royal Air Force is now helping to fund the BriteCloud expendable active decoy for fighter aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Gets Funding for New Helo

Russia's state-owned Vnesheconombank will finance the new light multipurpose helicopter along with other areas of Russian Helicopters business.