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China's Air Force Apparently Receives First L-15 Jet Trainer

The supersonic, twin-engine Hongdu L-15 will likely serve as a lead-in fighter trainer or light attack aircraft.
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Aircraft

Citation Latitude Receberá Aprovação Brasileira em Breve

Encabeçando as aeronaves da Textron Aviation expostas na LABACE, o médio-porte Latitude deverá começar entregas à região em breve.
Avionics

Product Support Survey 2016: Avionics

AIN readers rate avionics manufacturers on their product support during the past year.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Names Members of High-Level Drone Advisory Committee

Chaired by Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, the advisory panel includes senior business, association, academic and municipal leaders.
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Avantto Prepares for New Brazilian Fractional Aircraft Law

Fractional ownership could become common in Brazil with providers awaiting a Subpart K equivalent, due later this year.

Jetcraft Sees Brazil's Potential, but Mexico Top Market for Now

Aircraft trader sees LABACE as source of potential sellers for wider market – as impeachment of Brazil’s president could mark turning point
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Canada Heavily Promotes its Aerospace Support Capabilities at LABACE

Seminar at LABACE shows significance of Brazil to Canadian aerospace MRO sector.
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Brazilian Aircraft Registry Goes Electronic

Manager of the RAB explains why electronic is good but under the Brazilian legal system it will never be as fast as others.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S., Canada Agree to First Foreign Sale of RQ-21A Blackjack

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command plans to deliver one RQ-21A Blackjack system consisting of five aircraft to the Canadian Army next year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Starts FAA Trials of PC-12 Anti-lock Brakes

All PC-12 models are eligible for eABS installation, provided the aircraft is equipped with a Waas-enabled GPS.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Mobile v8.0 Now Live

Data-driven aeronautical maps open up opportunities for ForeFlight Mobile's development team and for third-party developers as well.
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Aircraft

Rolls-Royce To Replace Turbine Blades Early on All Trent 1000s

Fatigue cracking leads to flight cancellations at Japan’s ANA
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J&D's Cuba Fuel Contract Pays Dividends

For Venezuela's J&D Oilfield International, a contract to supply aviation fuel in Cuba last year was a new adventure.
Aircraft

A400M Demonstrates Capability for Sand Runway in UK Tests

Sand is the last of three unprepared types of surfaces for which the four-engine turboprop will be certified, Airbus Defence said.
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Embry-Riddle HR Report Aims to Fill Skills Gaps in Brazil

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is expanding its presence in Brazil

Greenwich Sells Three of Its Component Distributors

Investment firm Odyssey Investment Partners acquired Aero Precision Industries, DAC International and NASAM.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Promotes John Wade to EVP, COO

Sergio Aguirre to take over as general manager of business aviation.
Airports

Brasil Delineia Lista Prioritário de Aeroportos Regionais

Governo visa operação e não só construção de novos aeroportos.

LABACE Começa com Convites para Expandir a Aviação Executiva

A aviação executiva é uma grande propulsora em conectar economias latino-americanas.
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Aircraft

Duncan: Orders Flying in for CJ3 Fusion Avionics Upgrade

The cockpit upgrade replaces Pro Line 21 portrait-oriented displays with three larger 14.1-inch touchscreen displays in landscape format.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Beefs Up Bizjet Support in Mexico, Southwest U.S.

Business aircraft operators in Mexico are looking for more options for quick AOG engine support.

Brazil Draws Up Airport Development Shortlist

Government looks to operation and not just construction of airports.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Army Evaluates Drone for Collecting Cyber Intelligence

The service has flown the small multi-rotor drone during training exercises at the National Training Center at For Irwin, Calif.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier: Interior Tastes Vary by Region

The airframer regularly tailors its interior designs based on what is beautiful to its customers.
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LABACE Opens with Calls for Expanding Business Aviation

Bizav’s connectivity cited as a means to further the region’s economy
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Airports

FAA: City Must Run SMO Without Unjust Discrimination

The FAA is warning the city of Santa Monica to treat pilots and tenants fairly while the airport remains open.
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Aircraft

Synerjet Sees Pilatus PC-12 Sales Rising In Latin America

Brazil-based Synerjet is distributor for the PC-12 aircraft across Latin America.
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Haas Takes Over Gulfstream's Global Marketing Efforts

She reports directly to Gulfstream president Mark Burns and is part of the company’s leadership team.
Rotorcraft

Final MD 530Fs of Follow-On Contract Arrive in Afghanistan

MD Helicopters over the last two years has produced 24 armed MD 530F helicopters for the Afghan Air Force, in addition to earlier trainers.
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Aircraft

Garmin G5000 Gets FAA STC for Beechjets

The G5000 system features three 12-inch flight displays, dual touchscreen display controllers, integrated autopilot, TAWS, ADS-B and weather radar.
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