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Argus Releases Redesigned CompAir Aircraft Comparison Tool

The software, developed with AirPower Software, allows users to compare aircraft cost, performance, history and metrics.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Readies Third G600, G500 Shows Endurance

The third G600 is set for flight today, while the G500 recently logged its longest flight at 10 hours and six minutes.
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Aircraft

Bombardier CS100 Gains Steep-Approach Approvals

EASA certification allows Swiss International Airlines to fly into London City Airport
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mississippi Is New Base of Homeland Security Drone Testing

After a competitive selection process, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security chose Mississippi for a program orginally started in Oklahoma.
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Aircraft

As Deliveries Climb, Gulfstream Bucks Industry Trend

Thanks to the more favorable mix at Gulfstream, first-quarter revenues soared to $2.074 billion, while profits climbed $111 million, to $443 million.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SAFO Issued for Thunder Airmotive-serviced Accessories

The FAA charges the California-based MRO continued to return aircraft parts to service after its air agency certificate was yanked in 2013.
Charter & Fractional

Uber and Aircraft OEMs Give More eVTOL Details

The vehicles will have stringent requirements for safety, noise and emissions, and be expected to have a range of at least 60 miles.
Aircraft

China Launches New Aircraft Carrier

New versions of the country’s carrier-capable J-15 fighter could equip the new vessel.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ikhana Wins PMA, Contract for DHC-6 Fuselage 'Re-Life'

Trans Maldivian Airways selected ikhana to "re-life" one of its DHC-6-300 Twin Otters.
Aircraft

Japan Air Commuter Launches ATR Operations

Japan Airlines subsidiary plans to take nine ATR 42-600s to serve Amami Islands
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Airports

Santa Monica Airport Gets Three New IFR Approaches

Three new instrument approaches will soon be available for both runways at California's Santa Monica Airport.
Avionics

Collins Earns FAA Nod for CJ3 Pro Line Fusion Upgrade

The avionics OEM says the new system is a turn-key solution for airspace modernization compliance deadlines
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Engines

Ruag Upgrades, Reopens Engine Shop in Stans

The MRO provider has renovated its engine facility as part of a company-wide efficiency drive.
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Orders 30-Day Review of T-45, F/A-18 Incidents

The action follows the temporary grounding earlier this month of T-45C Goshawk jets the service uses for pilot training.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Goes the Distance En Route to Panama Airshow

N250SS made one stop at Miami Executive Airport on the trip from its base in North Carolina, to Panama.
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Aircraft

GAO, F-35 Program Differ on Completing Development Phase

The Government Accountability Office estimates that F-35 baseline software testing will continue to May 2018 for an additional $1.7 billion.
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Deer Jet Set for 'Dream Journey' to Tahiti

The China based company is planning to develop a number of itineraries to lure a broader customer base aboard its Hong Kong-based BBJ 787.
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Rotorcraft

Lockheed Martin Earnings, Sikorsky Deliveries Down

Sikorsky's civil helicopter sales have been hit particularly hard by the global energy slump.
Charter & Fractional

Uber Partnering with Aurora on Urban eVTOL Network

The agreement calls for the delivery of 50 test vehicles by 2020.
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FAA Clears Path for BasicMed Rollout

The FAA has released the requisite medical exam checklist and link to the AOPA online education course to enable pilots to take advantage of BasicMed.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Brokerage Debuts Online Aircraft Buying Course

Charlie Bravo Aviation has unveiled the ambitious program that outlines and explores the ins and outs of the business aircraft buying process.
Aircraft

Quest Adds Kodiak Dealer in Central America

Panama-based Kodiak Central America will represent the Kodiak in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Aircraft

Russia and India Test Hypersonic and Supersonic Missiles

New developments such as the Zircon and Brahmos pose new threats to large warships.
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Airlines

Aviation Skills Shortage in Africa Reaching Crisis Proportions

ICAO calls for increased investments in CAAs
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Redbird Skyport

The FBO is a small portion of the training school operation.
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AIN Publications Appoints Matt Thurber Editor-in-chief

Matt Thurber takes reins effective June 1, 2017.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary

In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.
Rotorcraft

Light Used Helicopter Sales Rebounding, Says HeliValue$

But resale values for newer used singles and light twins remain soft.
Accidents

NTSB Cites Unstabilized Approach in 2014 CL600 Crash

NTSB found the crew decided to land with tailwinds that exceeded the airplane's operating limitations.
Aircraft

Embraer To Assemble Bulk of Legacy 450/500s in Florida

This would mirror the decision announced in 2015 that it would assemble all Phenoms at the Melbourne, Florida plant.
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