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NetJets China Finishes Charter Certificate Proving Runs

NetJets China has completed the fourth phase in the process to receive its Chinese air operator certificate.

Security Expert Claims Satcom Vulnerable To Hacking

A presentation at the Black Hat USA 2014 conference points out security vulnerabilities in some satcom systems.

Gulfstream Aerospace Taps SkyJet Aviation as Central African Sales Rep

SkyJet, a private charter airline and aircraft maintenance provider founded in 2006, is headquartered in Kaduna, Nigeria.

Landmark’s New ‘Green’ FBO Opens at San Diego

Facility built to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (Leed) Platinum certification standards.

FAA Reviewing Norwood Airport Response to Boston Exec Helicopters Complaint

In the complaint, Boston Executive Helicopters said the airport’s actions “were clearly done to prevent” it from building an FBO.

Cessna Citation M2 Gets Nod from Brazil and Argentina

Thirty-one Citation M2s have been delivered to customers through the first half of this year.

Bermuda Aviation Authority Accepts Vector SMS Program

Bermuda’s Department of Civil Aviation requires foreign business aviation operators to have a safety management system.

AIN Delivers All the News From the LABACE 2014 Show

AIN's news team is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this week bringing you all the news from the LABACE show.
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State Fund Khazanah To Take Over Malaysia Airlines

The beleagured carrier has lost money for five straight quarters.
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Aircraft

Evo-lution Improves Piaggio Avanti Performance

The new Piaggio Avanti Evo has more range, better airfield performance and is quieter and more environmentally friendly.
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Brazilian Bizav Remains Optimistic Despite Difficulties

Industry group ABAG says LABACE show is growing.
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Conference Focuses On Latin American Business Aviation

LABACE delegates can attend BALA conference for free.

ABAG Yearbook: Brazilian General Aviation By The Numbers

Latest data shows Brazil’s fleet overtaking Mexico as the world’s second largest.

Air Elite Network Inducts First Latin American FBO

Aerocardal in Santiago, Chile is named as the first FBO in South America to meet the World Fuel Service-backed group’s standards.
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Aircraft

Citation M2 Achieves Certification In Brazil And Argentina

Textron Aviation is the new face of Cessna and Beechcraft. Adding Textron’s Bell Helicopter, the company has a significant presence LABACE 2014.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Looks To Expand Helicopter Support

JSSI aims to prove that its expertise in aircraft maintenance programs extends beyond business jets, with its new emphasis on helicopters.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Looks To Expand Helicopter Support

JSSI aims to prove that its expertise in aircraft maintenance programs extends beyond business jets, with its new emphasis on helicopters.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Boosts Customer Support At Sorocaba

Gulfstream opened a large new facility at Sorocaba (60km West of Sao Paulo) the day before LABACE started, before flying in five jets to the static.
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Aircraft

Business aircraft buyers have plenty to choose from

Buying a business aircraft is a complicated process with numerous factors to consider.
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Jet Ranger X Makes First Brazil Appearance

Heir apparent to the legacy JetRanger shows great promise in filling multiple roles
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Partners Gets ANAC Falcon 50 Winglet Approval

Brazil’s civil aviation authority validates the aftermarket manufacturer’s latest supplemental type certificate for Dassault aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Strengthens Customer Support Network

Contact Center expanded; Northeast Brazil authorized service center added.
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Iranian An-140 Crashes in Tehran, Killing 40

Eight survivors taken to a Tehran hospital.
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Ukrainian Airlines Barred from Russian Airspace

Russia's ban will result in longer flights and higher operating costs.
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FAA and Natca Implement Airport Safety Reporting Program

Pilot program allows controllers to report safety issues without retaliation.

Gulfstream Expands SMS Company Wide

Adding the sales and marketing people closes the final loop in Gulfstream’s SMS.

U.S. Air Force: Controllers May Have Cheated on Exams

The Air Force says no controllers were de-certified because of the cheating scandal.

Report Issued on Indonesian Runway Incursion

Report says both pilots and controllers were at fault for close call.
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Report Critical of FAA Progress on Runway Safety Issues

Department of Transportation questions whether the FAA is up to the task of implementing new runway safety project.

TBM 700 Accident in France Kills Two

Three passengers were flown to a Paris hospital.