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MAX 7 Could Be Leading BBJ Model

Boeing Buisness Jets has sold 250 airliner-derived aircraft into the VIP/corporate market, and hopes its new BBJ MAX 7 will build on the company's success
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Aircraft

Cessna's Denali Is On its Way

Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks Deal with Helicol, Its First in Colombia

Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter operators.
Aircraft

Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales

Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.
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Aircraft

Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range
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Aircraft

1H17 Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Cool Down

Piston, turboprop and business jet deliveries in the second quarter edged up 2.6 percent, while billings suffered a 1.2. percent decline.
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Regulations and Government

LABACE '17 Opens with Calls for 'Resilience and Recovery'

At the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, ABAG presented a vision based on the potential of a vast country and continent beyond.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Sales Buck Trend in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer's agent for the Latin American region, Synerjet, has achieved considerable success with the PC-12 and PC-24.
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Avionics

Pilot’s Help Aims to Grow App Worldwide

The Pilot's Help app is being developed rapidly, and flight planning and other advanced features could be offered next year.
Aircraft

HondaJet Gets Brazlian Nod

In 2015, Honda Aircraft appointed Lider Aviacão as its exclusive dealer to provide sales, service and support for customers in Brazil.
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Airlines

China and Mongolia Work To Expand Route Development

The two countries seek to add a seventh cross-border air route and open Mongolian airspace to airlines flying between northwest and northeast China.
Safety

Episode 02: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 2

Tim Valentine has flown his SR22 into the back of a thunderstorm. Part 2 of our story explains what he did next.
Aircraft

Embraer Headlines LABACE with Legacy 650E

Brazilian airframer Embraer is determined to make a splash at its home airshow as it celebrates its 48th anniversary later this week.
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Rotorcraft

Virginia Police Aviation Commander Killed in Crash

The crew was providing surveillance and tactical support for law enforcement during the Charlotteville protests.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Names Rico Taxi Aéreo as Second Brazilian DMF

Rico, which is based in Manaus, Amazonas, will offer services for PT6A engines which power Cessna Caravan and Embraer Bandeirante aircraft.
Airports

Santa Monica Firms Contract for Shorter SMO Runway

The work is to be completed by the early December, in time for new FAA charts.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Lands First Learjet 75 Customer in Brazil

The Bombardier business jet fleet in Latin America currently includes more than 510 Learjets and some 175 Challengers and Globals.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Expands Approvals for Brazil Service Facility

MAGA Aviation is now factory authorized to work on Global Express and Global 5000 bizjets.
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Airports

FBOs are Jewels in Sorocaba's Crown

Two FBOs at Brazil's Sorocaba Airport provide traditional services for business jets visiting the São Paolo area.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Toronto Tapped for Falcon-authorized Mx

Deal will allow Skyservice Toronto to perform line maintenance, AOG support and other services on Falcon 900EX EASy and 2000EX EASy families.
Engines

P&WC Expands Oil Analysis Technology Coverage

The debris-monitoring technology, introduced earlier this year on the PW306A engine, is now offered for the PW617 and many models in the PT6A series.
Aircraft

China Displays ‘Wild Weasel’ Fighter

A Chengdu J-10B was shown with with jammer, designator pods and anti-radiation missiles.
Rotorcraft

More Medicare May Not Solve Air Ambulance Woes

Increasing rates could reduce the number of transports per helicopter, having the unintended consequence of further increasing prices.
Maintenance and Modifications

MAGA Bus is Brazil's First Mobile Bombardier Service Facility

MAGA Aviation has just completed a large servicing vehicle based which can service Bombardier AOG situations.
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Rotorcraft

Gualter Helicopters Aims To Sell 30 Rotorcraft Per Year

Gaulter sells two helis en route to LABACE and believes things are looking up, at last.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman K-Max Dual Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter Demo

Kaman K-Max Dual Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter Demo
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Interior Projects Under Way at Jet Aviation

The company recently marked a handover and has several projects under way.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Delivers Head-of-State 777

The Swiss company handed over a 777 and A340.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Begins Training on New MQ-9 Reaper Block 5

Airmen at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico describe the Block 5 Reaper and new Block 30 ground control station.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Sees Latin American Rebound

Seeds planted years ago are starting to bear fruit.
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