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NBAA 2016, CAN Soiree To Feature Political Duo

James Carville and Mary Matalin will be prominent figures at the NBAA Convention and NBAA/Corporate Angel Network Soiree on November 2.
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Regulations and Government

East Hampton Sends Criminal Summonses to Operators

The town has begun enforcing an 18-month-old noise ordinance that is under challenge before FAA and the courts.

Aviation Legend Bob Hoover Flies West

Jimmy Doolittle and Chuck Yeager have described Hoover as the greatest stick-and-rudder pilot who ever lived.
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Avionics

Bizav a 'Focus' Area of Combined Collins-B/E Aerospace

Company eyes market of more than 20,000 business jets, estimating $200,000 to more than $1 million of “opportunity” per aircraft.
Airports

UK Government Approves London Heathrow Expansion

Estimates third runway will generate £61 billion in economic benefit
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ATC

Airbus Subsidiary Updates Military ATC at German Airfields

Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security is replacing 30-year-old radars at 20 airfields with the ASR aerodrome surveillance radar.
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Avionics

Garmin Announces Excel/XLS G5000 Flight Deck Mod

Garmin touchscreen-controlled G5000 flight deck will be available for Citation Excel/XLS in 2018.
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Airlines

IATA DG Calls For Further Regulatory Reform in India

Speaks out on deficiencies of country’s regulatory structure
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Avionics

Columbia Avionics Certifies ADS-B OUT for 560XL

These Columbia Avionics STCs bring ADS-B OUT solutions to a variety of Citation models.
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Aircraft

Raytheon Names U.S. Site for Assembling T-100 Trainers

The manufacturer would assemble the M-346 Master variant in Meridian, Miss., if it wins the U.S. Air Force's T-X competition.
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Aircraft

Embraer Settles Corruption Probe for $205 Million

Six-year investigation finds wrongdoing in four separate deals
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ATC

Hong Kong Intl. Airport Tightens Bizav Slot Policy

Aimed at curbing abuses to the system at the world's third busiest airport, GA operators will now have to have all reservations confirmed in advance.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Wins FAA PMA, EASA Part 145 Approvals

Company received parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, as well as EASA Part 145 repair station designation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Strikes $8.3 Billion Deal for B/E

Combined entity would employ 30,000 workers, produce $8.1 billion in revenues and offer a spectrum of cabin and cockpit offerings.

NBAA/CAN Soiree Adds E-bidding to Auction Fundraiser

Items to be auctioned include two orchestra seats to see Hamilton as part of New York City broadway trip.
Rotorcraft

Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver

Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Performs First Run of UltraFan Gearbox

Event marks start of testing at company's Attitude Rig in Dahlewitz, Germany
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ATC

FAA Declares Steady Progress on NextGen ATC Modernization

The agency says the U.S. national airspace system is becoming more efficient as a result of the long-running NextGen ATC modernization effort.
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Safety

Global Aerospace To Offer UPRT and LOC-I Benefits

Through its new partnership with Prevailance Aerospace, the insurance provider is enhancing its SM4 Safety Program.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Expands Portfolio with Brokerage Services

QS Partners will help clients to buy or sell whole aircraft.
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Aircraft

End of an Era: Gulfstream To Cease G450 Production in 2018

Move comes as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450.
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Bombardier To Lay Off 7,500 More Workers

Some reductions will be offset by "strategic" hiring in programs such as the CSeries and Global 7000.
Aircraft

Flybys at the Reno Air Races

Flybys at the Reno Air Races
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ATC

Raytheon Advances JPALS Landing System for F-35B/Cs

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps plan to reach early operational capability of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System in 2018.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Continues Ascent, Says Argus

Business aircraft flying in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada last month jumped 4.6 percent year-over-year.
Aircraft

Textron: Bizjet Market in Early Stages of Recovery

During the third quarter, Textron Aviation delivered 41 business jets, up four year-over-year.
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Regulations and Government

TSB Repeats Call for Voice, Data Recorders on Bizjets

Only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers must have a cockpit voice recorder.
Aircraft

Pacific Aerospace To Open J-V Assembly Plant in China

Joint venture expects to produce up to 100 P-750 turboprop singles and other PAC models a year from the new Changzhou plant for Chinese customers.
Airports

Santa Monica To Detail FBO Plans, Response to 'Threats'

The city retained Aeroplex to develop a plan for a new city-run FBO.
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Aircraft

Textron’s Scorpion Tactical Jet Drops Weapons

The private venture still lacks a launch customer, but could fulfill the close air support role in the U.S. Air Force.
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