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Garmin Adds EASA Approval of GTN Features

The new approvals add Connext cockpit connectivity, customized holds, search patterns and more to the GTN navigators.
Aircraft

India Seeks New Radar-Carrying Aerostats

Despite a previous accident, the country is again considering lighter-than-air surveillance solutions.
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Avionics

Universal Launches FMS Upgrade Incentive for Learjet, Citation Operators

The incentives provide a credit toward upgrading to a Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS.
Avionics

Esterline Korry Speeds Up Switch Manufacturing

The company can now manufacture its LED-illuminated 5/8-inch switch in just three days.
Aircraft

Vietnam To Receive the Last ‘Classic’ Flankers

But production of advanced versions of the Sukhoi fighter for export will continue through at least 2020.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Trego-Dugan Aviation, Grand Island, Neb.

Being in the right place at the right time has its benefits.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Biz 4G Initial Test Phase Done

The flight test in Gogo's Challenger showed that multiple sessions of movie and audio streaming are possible on the upcoming Gogo Biz 4G service.
Avionics

Elliott Aviation Certifies Hawker ADS-B Solution

The STC adds both ADS-B OUT and IN for operators of the Hawker 750, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP.
Charter & Fractional

Exclusive Charter Launches Fixed-rate Service to Cuba

Fixed rates in Piaggio Avanti IIs and Hawker 800XPs will be available from several Florida airports, as well as New York's JFK.
Airports

Settlement Reached with One Plaintiff in SMO Fight

As the California city continues in its attempts to close its airport, it comes to terms with one of its opponents.
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Aircraft

Bizjet Deliveries Down, Sales Up at Bombardier

Shipments of business jets at Bombardier decreased 31 percent during the first quarter, while sales soared 111 percent.
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Airlines

Delta Renews Fleet With Major CSeries Order and A321 Top-up

The order is the largest in Bombardier Commercial Aircraft history and represents a 'major endorsement' of the challenged CSeries program.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

FDS Developing 3D Worldwide Moving Map

The FDS do Capsule's 3D moving map will depict an exocentric view of the customer's airplane, including the model and paint scheme.
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Aircraft

Airbus Profits Down As Problems Mount on A400M and Airliners

Airbus admitted that problems with the A400M engine, and production issues with the A350 and A320neo airliners could impact 2016 financial performance.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Send Solutions Unveils Low-cost Airborne Texting

AirText will offer texting via Iridium satcom for five cents per message.
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Aircraft

Heli-One Secures Upgrade of Malaysia’s S-61 Fleet

It will work with local MRO AIROD to provide a glass cockpit for these venerable medium-lift helicopters.
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Airlines

Study: Finnair Has Lowest Carbon 'Footprint' But Industry Lags

Airlines have not made a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the past several years, University of Warwick study finds.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Deliveries Dip 15.6% in First Quarter

Gulfstream delivered 27 completed jets (19 large-cabin, eight midsize) in the first quarter versus 32 (25 large-cabin, seven midsize) in 1Q 2015.
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Rotorcraft

Third Bell 525 Joins Flight-test Fleet

Two more test vehicles are scheduled to join the program this year—FTV4 in August and FTV5 in September.
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Charter & Fractional

Flight Options/Flexjet Pilot Union Asks Court for Help

TRO filed after Flight Options offered voluntary separation agreement to pilots against union wishes.
Aircraft

Beyond First Class in Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G650ER Private Jet

Beyond First Class in Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G650ER Private Jet
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Avionics

AIN Blog: The End of Avionics Certification for Light GA Airplanes?

The recent STC for installation of Dynon's D10A primary attitude indicator in older Piper and Cessna airplanes could lead to major changes.
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Rotorcraft

Former Exec at MD Helicopters Parent Company Sentenced

Received $10,000 fine and five year's probation on felony conflict-of-interest charges and for making false statements to federal investigators.
Fuel

Phillips 66 Aviation Expands Contract Fuel Program

Its contract fuel program, Partners-Into-Plane, now allows Part 91 corporate and Part 135 charter operators to participate in the program.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Expands Hawker Maintenance

The company already holds approvals to provide avionics, interior mods and refurbishment on the model.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Enhances Its Bizav Entertainment System

These include free hardware for in-hangar content updates, more predicable pricing and the ability to stream content to cabin monitors.
Aircraft

Fourth and Final Aircraft Joins KC-46A Flight Test Program

The 767-2C baseline tanker will be used for environmental control system and smoke penetration testing, Boeing said.
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Avionics

Gulfstream Wins U.S. FAA OK for SVS on GIV-SPs

Gulfstream next is seeking certification of the technology aboard GIVs and GVs
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation STL Signs 35th 120-month Global Inspection

The project is the company's 35 on the series and more are in the pipeline.
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Avionics

TrueNorth Selected To Make AeroWave Router for BendixKing

The AeroWave router is designed to work with BendixKing's low-cost, high-speed AeroWave satcom system.
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