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Brazil Needs Bizjets, Says Embraer’s Pellegrini

Embraer sees 2016 delivery numbers coming in slightly down on 2015, but is confident that recovery is in sight.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Flies First Avanti EVO Produced at New Plant

The EVO is due to be delivered next month to an unidentified customer.
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Aircraft

Brazilian Approval for Citation Latitude Coming Soon

Heading up Textron Aviation's static display line up at LABACE, the midsize Latitude is expected to begin deliveries to the region shortly.
Aircraft

Latam Takes Its First A320neo

Geared turbofan-powered narrowbody to arrive in Brazil on August 31
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Aircraft

Bombardier Laying Off, Shifting Workers from Learjet

Company is not specifying how many workers will be laid off or shifted from Learjet programs, but said the moves are expected to continue into next year.
Avionics

FAA OKs FANS-over-Iridium Solution for Gulfstream GIV/V

The aircraft will have FANS communication in remote coverage areas.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Offers NexGen Seminars

The meeting will provide practical information about the 2020 mandate.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Celebrates 40 Years at Tucson

The facility is the largest in the company's service center network.
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace To Upgrade BBJ Oxygen System

The company also took in two smaller aircraft for inspections.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Confirms Part 145 Parts Documentation Privileges

The new requirements ease burdens for maintenance operators, says ARSA.
Aircraft

Falcon 8X Chega a São Paulo para Estrear na LABACE

O novo Falcon 8X da Dassault deve estar pronto para operar no Brasil até o final deste ano, quando a homologação estará completa.
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Avionics

Avionica Customers Offered GigSky Data Services

Uploading of safety data from Avionica's miniQAR and 4G module is now simpler using GigSky's worldwide 3G/LTE cellular data network.
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Regulations and Government

DOT Inspector General Faults FAA’s NextGen R&D Plan

The FAA needs to work on its long-term vision for the NextGen Air Transportation System, according to the DOT Office of Inspector General.
FBOs

Signature Adds Bogota FBO to Its Latin American Network

The BBA Aviation subsidiary welcomed Central Charter de Colombia as the latest FBO to join its more-than 200 location worldwide network.
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Avionics

Brazilian ANAC Agency Approves Fusion On King Air 350s

Brazilian operators of the Beechcraft King Air 350 can now get the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion cockpit upgrade.
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Rockwell Collins Receives Brazilian Nod To Sell Satellite Services

The company resells Inmarsat and Iridium satellite services.

World-Way Aviation Received Marketing Support During Olympics

World Fuel Services Network and Air Elite provided World-Way Aviation with advertising support to attract new visitors.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Adds Cover For PW210S Engine And MD Explorer

Hourly cost maintenance coverage provider JSSI is adding new options in the rotorcraft sector.
Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Survey: Independent Maintenance Shops Surviving and Thriving

Independent maintenance providers discuss the challenges and benefits of working with OEMs to support their customers.
Aircraft

Embraer Adds Third Prototype to E190-E2 Flight-test Program

Embraer will use four prototypes to complete type certification for the E190-E2 airliner by the end of the first half of 2018.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Issues 76 Waivers as Part 107 Drone Rule Takes Effect

Most of the waivers granted to the Part 107 operating conditions involve night-time flights, said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
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Calquin Helicopters Leases Airbus AS350 B3 For Andes Operations

The new helicopter will complete utility missions in the Andes Mountains.
Charter & Fractional

OneJet Positions for Growth with Fred Reid on Board

Fred Reid brings a mix of business aviation and airline experience to his role as he helps provide guidance on OneJet services.
Regulations and Government

CL604 Charter Copilot Allegedly Tries To Fly Drunk

The pilot was taken into custody, and subsequently fired by his employer.
Airlines

IATA Presses Egypt To Release Blocked Airline Revenues

IATA says that Egyptian foreign currency exchange restrictions have resulted in $275 million of airline revenues being trapped in the country.
Rotorcraft

Moody's Downgrades Credit Rating for Helo Operator Erickson

Credit rating agency Moody's downgraded Erickson's $355 million bond debt two full notches to Caa3, assigning it a very high credit risk.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Seeks To Restart Aborted MRJ Ferry Flight

MRJ pilots returned the first prototype to Mitsubishi's base in Nagoya after encountering issues with the regional jet's air management system.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Broker Helps Save the Day for Rescued Dogs

Flight was financially sponsored by equestrian and animal lover Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: New U.S. IFR Flight Plan Format Coming in 2017

Pilots need to familiarize themselves with the new codes, which are intended to maximize efficiency in the National Airspace System.
Safety

Jeppesen Previews SID/STAR Charts Improvements

Improvements to the arrival and departure charts include introducing colors to identify what pilot’s consider to be the most pertinent information.