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Aircraft

Collins Reaches 1,000 A320neo Nacelles, Eyes Ramp Up

Production is now three a day and set to go to three and one-half per day by early next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky In Final Phase of ATG Network Deployment

SmartSky Networks has begun the final site completion phase of its air-to-ground (ATG) 4G LTE data network for business and commercial aviation.

Leading Edge Aviation Solutions Helps Clients Find the Right Business Aircraft

Our roots have been in business aviation since there has been business aviation.
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Aircraft

CSALP Becomes Airbus Canada On June 1

The name of the Airbus-Bombardier-Investissement Quebec partnership now reflects the European manufacturer’s controlling stake.
Accidents

Discourse Turns Divisive as SSJ100 Crash Probe Nears End

Hundreds of thousands in Russia sign a petition to ground the Superjet fleet.
Safety

Canada's Owner-flown Accident Record Worse Last Year

Business airplanes suffered eight accidents resulting in one fatality last year, versus just one accident and no fatalities in 2017.

Guardian Flight Expands Reach in Arizona with Sunrise

The acquisition provides Guardian Flight with nine locations in Arizona.
Accidents

Back-to-back Citation Fatals Under Investigation

NTSB is in early stages of separate investigations into nearly back-to-back, but seemingly unrelated, fatal Cessna Citation accidents that killed three.

Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete

As the first line of defense against Russian aggression, Poland's military forces play a pivotal role

Sixth-gen Fighters Make Conceptual Debut

'Air Superiority 2030' study leads to artists' impressions of the next generation of fighters
FBOs

Jet Aviation Riyadh To Move to Larger Facility

Jet Aviation is relocating to a new and larger facility at Riyadh Airport’s private aviation terminal, which is expected to be operational by year-end.
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FBOs

Chantilly Air Breaks Ground on New D.C.-area FBO

The company, long a presence at Manassas Regional Airport, will add full FBO services to its offerings starting early next year.
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Citi Reiterates 'Cautious Optimism' for Bizjet Market

Despite macro factors, Citi Research is cautiously optimistic about the bizjet market, citing stabilized pricing/values and new products driving demand.
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Regulations and Government

Mexico-bound Business Aircraft See Rise in Ramp Checks

Foreign registered aircraft, particularly those from the U.S., are likely to face inspection on arrival.
Avionics

Viasat Shipping High-speed Ka-band Global Aero Terminal

Viasat is now shipping its new Ka-band GAT-5518, which provides in-flight, high-speed connectivity for aircraft ranging from UAVs to business jets.
Safety

NATA Encourages Training To Guard Against DEF Risks

Three incidents of contamination highlight the threats of DEF contamination, the association said.
Aircraft

Bye and BlackBird Agree on Electric Airplane Buy

BlackBird Air believes that electric airplanes will help lower barriers to entry for general aviation travelers.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Adds Takeoff/Landing Performance

ForeFlight's new runway performance feature will encourage pilots to calcuate performance more often.
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Safety

ELT Maker Eases 406-MHz Frequency Transition

Artex is currently offering rebates to customers who replace their aging, obsolete 121.5/243 MHz frequency emergency locator transmitters.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Expands ODA Privileges

Under West Star's ODA, the newest privileges enable all four of its main locations to complete projects without submittal of a PNL letter.
Security

Drone Pamphleteer Heads To Federal Court

Drone pilot Tracey Mapes charged with busting TFRs over NFL stadiums in 2017.
Safety

New York Operator Earns IS-BAO Stage III

Long Island-based ExcelAire joins a select group of companies to climb the ladder of the voluntary SMS-driven program.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Plans To Have U.S./Canada 5G ATG Network in 2021

Gogo today announced plans to build a 5G air-to-ground network in the contiguous U.S. and Canada that would be available for bizav users in 2021.
Avionics

JetSupport Tapped for First Euro G5000 Excel Upgrade

The Amsterdam-based MRO will offer the Garmin upgrade, which is expected to enter service in early summer.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy's OXC Site Gets Part 145 Approval

he approval gives Clay Lacy its third FAA Part 145 repair station, joining others at Van Nuys and McClellan-Palomar Airports, both in California.
Regulations and Government

Thailand’s Latest Safety Rating Meets ICAO Target

Thailand passed its latest milestone in an effort to regain FAA Category 1 status.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Builds First Latitude Air Ambulance for Norway

Textron Aviation Builds First Latitude Air Ambulance for Norway
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Aircraft

Poland Seeks F-35As

Fifth-generation fighters are due to replace Poland's Soviet-era survivors
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Airlines

KLM Secures Large Uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Dutch airline’s 10-year commitment is part of a new SAF production plant in the Netherlands.

Long-time Broker and NARA Co-founder Johnny Gantt Dies

He helped found the formerly-known NARA in 1991 to pursue a code of ethics in the business of acquiring, selling, and trading aircraft.