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Gulfstream To Expand PBI Service Center

NBAA announcement is latest in a spate of service center expansions and the recent opening of a sales and design center in New York City

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October 17, 2018

JetTech Unveils Garmin TXI Panel in Citation II

Colorado company says STC is pending and panel upgrades will be available for Citation II/SII and Citation V fleet

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October 17, 2018

Rolls-Royce Marks 60 Years in Business Aviation

UK engine maker highlights developments from fixed-cost engine care programs to its newest Pearl turbofans that will power the Global 5500/6500.

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October 17, 2018

Embraer Bizjets Claim More Speed Records

Brazilian airframes earns NAA certificates for flights by its Phenom 300, Legacy 450, and Legacy 500

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October 17, 2018

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Bizjet Makers Enjoy Order Bounce

Deliveries will be softer this year, but will increase in 2019 as OEMs ramp up on a number of new aircraft programs.

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October 17, 2018

Daher Touts TBM Charter Duty

The airframer believes the speedy turboprop single makes an ideal introduction to private aviation

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October 17, 2018

Genghis Khan Airlines to Become Second ARJ21 Operator

Inner Mongolian carrier to launch services in January

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October 17, 2018

Textron Debuts SkyCourier Mockup in Pax Config

Freighter variant will also be available, with first flight of the twin turboprop expected next year and entry into service in 2020.

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October 17, 2018

Comac C919 Stumbles on FAA Flight Deck Standards

Engineers rethink cockpit design to meet regulatory requirements tied to human factors

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October 17, 2018

Safe Flight AOA Tapped for Kodiak Series II

Quest Aircraft has added the Safe Flight angle-of-attack system to the Series II Kodiak.

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October 17, 2018

Liftkar Portable Stair Climber Makes NBAA Debut

Unit can lift up to 352 pounds up an aircraft or any other set of stairs, drawing interest from FBOs, charter management companies, and aircraft owners.

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October 17, 2018

Race to Supersonic Bizjets Is Picking Up Speed

Aerion appears to have the inside track with its AS2 program

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October 17, 2018

Vref Launches Bizav Residual Value Forecast

Aircraft valuation and appraisal service introduces forward looking value outlook and new analytical charting tools for industry professionals.

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October 16, 2018

Flying Colours Marks 100th Challenger Refurb

Canadian MRO and completion specialist overhauls new owner's Challenger 604, designs sleek gold and black interior.

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October 16, 2018

Dassault: 6X On Track, Next Falcon In the Wings

French manufacturer is working on its next aircraft with further details to be released next year, as Falcon 6X proceeds on schedule.

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October 16, 2018

HondaJet Owners Can Improve on Original

An upgrade package for original HondaJets offers increased performance and avionics upgrades.

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October 16, 2018

Nextant Sees Program Progress

The company expects its 604XT rebuild of the Challenger 604 to enter service before the end of the year.

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October 16, 2018

Japan Considering More F-35s; First SRVL for Royal Navy

Japan's desire for further F-35s could result in an order for 20 more to begin the replacement of the F-15 Eagle

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October 16, 2018

Boeing-Adient JV Open for Business

Adient Aerospace names Alan Wittman CEO

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October 16, 2018

NetJets Confirms Global 7500 Delivery Schedule

Bombardier announces fractional-onwership pioneer also converted options on six additional jets.

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October 16, 2018