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Avionics

Satcom Direct Datalink Gets Latest FANS TSO Approval

FANS-1/A datalink unit simplifies pilot-to-controller communication, reduces communications error and increases efficiency in congested airspace.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering's Aeria Gains Some Independence

The newly incorporated unit will operate under its own repair station, rather than under VT SAA's certificate.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Teams Up on New Business Aircraft Valuation Tool

Tool uses current aircraft specs and the same “consistent objective methodology” to value each aircraft.
Engines

Nexcelle's Integrated Propulsion System Debuts on Global 7000

With the public debut of Bombardier's new flagship Global 7000, Nexcelle's integrated propulsion system shares some of the spotlight at NBAA.
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Aircraft

Turboprop Single Ops Could Boom in Europe

EASA now allowing Single Engine Turbine commercial operations in Europe has created a new market opportunity for operators.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Extension Wins Congressional Approval

Washington turns to completion of long-term bill.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Repeats Cabin for Global Express

Canadian completions specialist has delivered a second cabin for customer in same design as his first aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 850.
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Accidents

Probe into Air France A380 Engine Failure Fully Under Way

Front of engine sheared off as superjumbo flew over the Atlantic
Regulations and Government

Bill Aims To 'Clearly' Identify Aircraft Owners

In the case of a trust or association, the legislation calls for the “chain of control,” including the owner, trustee and beneficiary.
Airlines

UK’s Monarch Airlines Ends Operations

Company enters administration under weight of cost and competitive pressures
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Aircraft

Bombardier Adds Fourth Global 7000 Flight-test Program

All four Global 7000 FTVs took to skies on September 28.
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Avionics

Bizcraft Operators Advised To Wait on iOS 11 Upgrade

Devices on iOS 11 using Bluetooth/plug-in GPS receivers for position data can experience loss of GPS signal when carried on aircraft exceeding 300 knots.
Safety

Torqued: Court Decisions Raise Questions about FAA Decision-making

An appeals court uses scathing language to take the agency to task for two recent FAA actions.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Jet Aviation San Juan Offers Easy U.S. Entry

The modern facility is the latest entry into the General Dynamics subsidiary's global FBO network.
Engines

Product Support Survey: Part 3 Engines

Competition was steep among the top finishers in this year's survey.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Restricts Drone Flights Over Landmarks as Concern Mounts

Federal agencies expect to face the prospect of terrorists using drones in the U.S. 'imminently,' FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress.
Fuel

FuelerLinx To Introduce New Billing Portal

VendorLinx promises to streamline the invoicing process for both flight departments and fuel vendors.
Regulations and Government

ATC Debate Taking Center Stage at Convention

NBAA has planned multiple channels to enable the bizav community to contact lawmakers, while a showdown is looming on Capitol Hill
Aircraft

WTO Creates Panel To Examine C Series at Behest of Brazil

Trade body to weigh the propriety of some $3 billion worth of government support
Aircraft

Bombardier Seals Q400 Deal with SpiceJet

Agreement covers firm order for 25 of the big turboprops and purchase rights on 25 more
Aircraft

UAC, Comac Name New Widebody CR 929

Companies finally agree to designation following several months of ambiguity
Airlines

Qatar Completes Purchase of Equity Stake in Meridiana

Doha-based carrier now owns 49-percent of the ailing Italian airline
FBOs

Desert Jet Battles Landlord over Eviction Process

The California-based aviation services provider has incurred Riverside County's ire over its stalled FBO construction project.
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Security

AIN Blog: New Drone Restrictions Are Mind-bogglingly Useless

The new restrictions enacted without public comment by the FAA serve simply to assuage peoples' fears, but accomplish nothing useful.
FBOs

Paragon Network Adds to Roster

Nebraska's Silverhawk Aviation and Washington D.C.-area ProJet Aviation are the latest to join the group of independent FBOs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Service Center Hiring Continues

The service and support network already hired 200 employees earlier this year and is seeking more technicians as facilities approach capacity.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Extension Clears House on Second Try

The Senate is expected to amend the bill in face of protests over a flood insurance provision that was included with the six-month FAA extension.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposed Rule Would Ease Non-ETOPS Ops

The rule would also increase the current non-ETOPS operation mtow threshold from 100,000 pounds to 133,000 pounds to accommodate newer jets.
FBOs

San Juan's FBOs Rising To Meet the Challenges

A week after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, FBOs there are coping with the demand.
Rotorcraft

HeliOffshore Advancing Key Safety Projects

HeliOffshore is also starting work on a second phase of eye-tracking research, which aims to help pilots make better use of automation in the cockpit.