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Sheltair To Add Hangar at Northwest Florida Location

The Florida-based aviation services provider plans to break ground soon on a 20,000-sq-ft hangar at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense

The UAE Air Force will upgrade its F-16s and Mirage 2000-9s, and replenish its depleted stocks of air-to-ground weapons.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Basel Starts Work on Widebody Hangar

Scheduled to be ready for operations in the third quarter of 2018, the new hangar can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 747.
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Airports

NBAA Reiterates Call for Court To Vacate SMO Accord

NBAA and a handful of other petitions argue that FAA failed to comply with federal noise, environmental and Surplus Property Act mandates.
FBOs

Injunction Tossed in Jackson Hole Airport FBO Purchase

A county judge has dismissed the injunction against the airport which would have delayed or prevented its purchase of Jackson Hole Aviation.
Avionics

Extant Aero Expanding at Its Central Florida Campus

Additional facility will support company’s growing product portfolio and accommodate future growth in its high-mix, low-volume product lines and services.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Debuts First Transient Hangar

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport has followed up a runway expansion program with the new self-funded hangar.
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Safety

NTSB Reaches Out To Industry for Most Wanted List Progress

The NTSB hosted a mid-point check-up of its Most Wanted List, praising collaborative efforts of stakeholders in reducing fatal accident rate.
Aircraft

Bombardier To Ramp Up Hiring for Global 7000 Production

The OEM currently has about 50 open positions related to Global 7000 production and completions listed on its website
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Regulations and Government

Huerta: Aviation on Cusp of 'Next Great Age'

Changes are coming rapidly and industry has new "need for speed," Huerta said.
Avionics

FAA To Allow Own-ship Display on EFB Apps

The FAA's move adds significant value to powerful EFB moving-map applications.
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Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance Report: Cash Still King

Finance is gaining traction
Maintenance and Modifications

Abu Dhabi Aviation Authorized for Bell 212/412 Mx

Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the region, with 61 rotorcraft and four fixed-wing aircraft.
Aircraft

Embraer Lowers Cabin Altitude for Legacy 450/500

mbraer is now increasing the cabin pressurization differential from 9.3 psi to 9.73 psi to reduce the maximum cabin altitude to 5,800 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ex-FAA Inspector, Avionics Shop Co-owner Face Charges

The ongoing case has already netted one owner of South Florida-based Avcom Avionics,
Charter & Fractional

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.
Aircraft

Ethiopian Inks Firm Order for Four Boeing 777Fs

Deal doubles commitment for two airplanes announced at Paris Airshow in June
Aircraft

ATR Says China Market Looks Promising

European turboprop manufacturer recently recorded major order with Fexex ordering 50 ATR-600F freighters, launching the variant.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Inks LOI for 24 C Series Jets with Egyptair

Canadian manufacturer expects to conclude firm deal for 12 of the airplanes by the end of the year
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Regulations and Government

Opioids Added To Drug Testing Rules

Ccovered employees will be tested for hydrocodon, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.
Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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Rotorcraft

Ornge Cleared in 2013 Accident Charges

Failure to equip the aircraft with NVGs was not negligent, a judge ruled.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Set To Expand Biggin Hill Capacity

A new hangar and ramp up of staff will enable the facility to handle twice as many aircraft.
Aircraft

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
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Aircraft

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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ATC

FAA Rolls Out Automated Authorizations for Drone Flights

Methods would allow Part 107 commercial drone operators to request instant, automated authorization to fly in controlled airspace near select U.S airports.
FBOs

FBO Providers Gel DWC Plans, Open Facilities

Falcon to launch VIP heli-service from DWC as Jet Aviation opens FBO at Executive Terminal, and DC Aviation opens second hangar.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Belarus Defense Industry Eyes Middle East Prospects

Belarus has been busy nurturing ties with China.
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Aircraft

All Systems Go for Singapore Airshow 2018

More than 95 percent of exhibit space sold for Singapore 2018
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