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Waiting Line for Pilatus PC-24 Extends to 2020

The Swiss aircraft manufacturer took in orders for 84 of its utility business jets since opening the order book on Tuesday.
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IBAC Unveils Best Practices for FBOs, Ground Handlers

IBAC partnered with NATA in establishing the new voluntary standard, and it will incorporate NATA’s Safety 1st ground services audit program.

Cessna Citation Latitude Receives TIA, First Production Aircraft Joins Test Fleet

The TIA allows Cessna to begin accumulating flight hours that will apply toward certification.

Gulfstream Files Patent for Quieter Nose Gear

As engines become quieter, the aerodynamic noise created by disturbed airflow around the aircraft itself makes up more of the overall noise signature.
Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Pledges $2B in Financing for U.S.-made Bizcraft

So far in FY2014, which started on October 1, the independent federal agency has authorized approximately $740 million.

Nextant Aerospace Launches Aircraft Financing Program

New financing plan targets aircraft costing between $2 million and $10 million.

MAZ, Satcom1 Join Forces for ACJ, BBJ Faster Connectivity

The two companies are aiming at greater bandwidth with Ku- and Ka-band and SwiftBroadband satcom.

Rockwell Collins Offers Pro Line 21 Cockpit Upgrades for Falcons

Retrofit features four 10- by 8-inch LCD panels and Waas/Egnos capability, as well as support for electronic charts and graphical weather.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Launches Between-checks Coverage Plan

Coverage is available for a range of business jets.

Massachusetts Announces Plans To Update 15 Genav Facilities

First four projects currently in design are for the airports in Beverly, Fitchburg, Mansfield and Southbridge.
Aircraft

World Fuel Services’ AvPOS Allows Fuel Transactions To Be Completed on the Ramp

Designed for FBOs and aviation merchants, AvPOS can process Avcard, Multi Service Aero Card and Air Card aviation cards.

Political Crisis in Thailand Hits Air Transport

Political protests in Bangkok have already affected profits at Nok Air and could threaten the launch of NokScoot in the fourth quarter.
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Charter & Fractional

Euro Bizav Unevenly Grew In Q1, WingX Says

Ultra-long-range and very light jets are in higher demand
Cabin Interior and Electronics

BBJ Interior Renderings From Aeria On Display at EBACE

Texas-based VIP completion center shows VIP cabin concepts in preparation for its first green BBJ completion
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CCC Cuts VIP IFEs Down to Bizjet Size

U.S. company showcases its new 4K band SkyOne system and Sky-Fi Wireless ICS
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vision Systems Introduces Dimmable Window and IFE Solution

Energia is the first self-powered dimmable window, while the new VisiStream IFE systems can provide AVOD to up to 200 smart devices simultaneously.
ATC

Ingenio “Smart Solutions” Products Satisfy Form and Function

The suite of products accommodates different formats and supports tablets, electronic flight bags, smartphones and MP3 players.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Equiom Highlights Customs Warehousing

Equiom is emphasizing its ownership structuring and multi-jurisdictional VAT, tax and registration services.
Avionics

APG Integrates Air Support Flight Planning Into iPreFlight App

The APG iPreFlight app has new functionality to integrate flight planning modules from Air Support.
Aircraft

Opus Aeronautics Has Recent Falcon 7X for Sale

Trijet has logged just 660 flight hours
Charter & Fractional

Clay Lacy Adds Three Gulfstreams To Charter Fleet

The California company provides aircraft management, charter, sales, acquisitions, FBO, maintenance, avionics and interior work.
Aircraft

SyberJet to open new completion center

The 30,000-sq-ft facility is adjacent to the headquarters of SyberJet’s parent company, MSC Aerospace
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA Aviation Companies Gear Up For Maintenance On More Engine Types

H+S Aviation, Dallas Airmotive have new agreements with Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ruag And Yasava Deliver Astral Design Experience

The Astral design is Ruag and Yasava’s specialized interior for large-cabin business jets.