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NBAA To Honor Whyte with Winant Award

Roger Whyte has remained actively involved in the business aviation community since retiring from Cessna in 2010.
Regulations and Government

IS-BAO Approved for TCO-SMS Applications in Europe

The European TCO regulation requires applicants to have an approved safety management system.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-92 Begins Alaska SAR Mission

The worldwide fleet of 275 Sikorsky S-92s surpassed one million flight hours earlier this year.
Aircraft

Embraer Exec Jets Touts 'Premium Transportation' Plan

The initiative is designed to stimulate sales of Phenom light jets by encouraging more companies to move key personnel off the airlines.
Aircraft

Cessna Delivers 5,000th Light Business Jet

Milestone aircraft is a Citation M2 that was handed over last week to Helitrip Charter, which is leasing the aircraft to UK charter firm Catreus.
Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Action on Aircraft Emissions Anticipated This Week

IBAC's Edwards offers support from bizav community for ICAO action on global market-based measures.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Consults with ANA about MRJ Delay Contingencies

Fifth delay not yet confirmed, but company acknowledges technical issues
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Engines

The Changing Face of Predictive and Preventive Aircraft Engine Maintenance

How P&WC is innovating in the market to reduce maintenance costs, enhance service to customers and increase aircraft availability.
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Engines

QTA's Composite Inner Barrel STC'd for Gulfstream G200

Retrofit provides a solution to corrosion issues with the original aluminum honeycomb inner acoustic barrels in PW300-series engines.

People in Aviation: October 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Engines

Product Support Survey 2016: Part 3 Engines

GE leads in turbofans, Honeywell claims top honors among turboprop OEMs
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Accidents

Accidents: October 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Safety

Torqued: GA Flying in the Age of Drones

The age of drones is upon us. Safety is paramount.

Business Jet Builders Are in Brazil for the Long Haul

Manufacturers continue to see promise in the nation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Helps Customers Score Sports Tickets

Through the end of November the MRO provider is offering StubHub gift cards and discounts with qualifying service purchases.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins, Stellar Labs Team on Ops Platform

The system will marry Rockwell Collins flight operations information with Stellar’s commercial operating system and bring it to the cloud.
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Aircraft

Airbus Takes Another Step toward Full Integration

Tom Enders to remain CEO while Fabrice Bregier becomes COO

NAA To Honor Greene, Henne, Lacy and Chabrian

The Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards will be presented December 8.
Regulations and Government

Stopgap Funding Bill Averts U.S. Government Shutdown

Congress passed bill without Ex-Im fix.
FBOs

Paragon Adds Trio to FBO Network

The group of independent FBOs formed in 2011, now numbers 28 members.
Regulations and Government

NATA Evolves Under New Management Structure

Hiller expects a roll out of a number of new products and services to support the association's advocacy efforts.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Advances, On Track for 2017 Approval

Gulfstream Aerospace’s long-range, large-cabin G500 program continues to advance toward anticipated FAA certification next year.
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Aircraft

Japan’s First F-35 Rolls Off Lockheed Martin Production Line

Recent events include sensor-to-shooter test, and prospects for a block buy and a new or upgraded engine.
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Aircraft

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450

Taking a Look at Flexjet’s Red Label Embraer Legacy 450
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Charter & Fractional

EJM To Exit Third-party MRO Biz, Downsizing Two Shops

The move comes as the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary exits the third-party aircraft maintenance business.
FBOs

Volo Aviation Adds New York FBO

The location at the Candian border town of Ogdensburg will soon be servicing both commerical and general aviation traffic.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Orders First Three Production MQ-4C Tritons

The service plans to deploy the RQ-4B Global Hawk maritime derivative unmanned aircraft system in late 2017.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Pushes for 100-Mbps In-flight Connectivity by 2018

New ground-based technology will boost connectivity speeds for business and commercial aircraft
Airlines

Lufthansa to Complete Brussels Airlines Take Over

German company to take remaining 55 percent of SN Airholding through exercise of call option
Safety

GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety

GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.