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Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Streamlining Genav Inspection Processes

Internal system modernization at CBP is speeding development of initiatives aimed at streamlining general aviation’s border inspection processes.
FBOs

Geneva Airpark Expands Clientele Despite Traffic Dip

The FBO saw 18 percent new business and an 6.4 percent in number of aircraft housed, despite the 1.2 percent slide in traffic overall at Geneva Airport.
Aircraft

HondaJet To Make Dual Airshow Debuts in April

Light jet will make first first appearances at both the Sun ’n’ Fun International Fly-In in Florida and at ABACE 2017 in China.
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Launches Major Construction Program

With an influx of nearly $19 million in financing, the airport plans to increase hangar, office and ramp space as well as add a luxury hotel onsite.
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Airlines

IATA’s De Juniac Calls for Answers on Electronics Ban

Questions why U.S. and UK airport lists don’t match
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety's G650 Sim Now Online at F'boro Center

The pilot training is provided using the fifth G650 simulator built by FlightSafety International.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA, Industry Work To Automate Drone Airspace Authorizations

The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability will automate the FAA process of granting authorizations using third-party providers.
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Airlines

Bombardier Flies C Series Demo from London City to New York

Airframer expects EASA approval for LCY steep approach in second quarter
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Aims for H130 Sales in Malaysia

Company v-p sees potential for the H130 light single helicopter in corporate, private and tourism operations in the region
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Safety

Neurological Device Holds Promise for UPRT Training

Three-axis rotational apparatus can accurately recreate upset conditions.
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Regulations and Government

New China Plan Targets Genav Growth in Four Regions

The plan involves efforts to improve efficiency, services and regulations in the Northeastern, Eastern, Northwest and Xinjiang regions.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G500 Readying for Service Entry This Year

Five flying test aircraft have accrued 2,600 hours in more than 600 flights.
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Airports

Slots To Be Required for Bizav at Toronto Pearson

Arrival and departure slots for business and general aviation operations being enacted at Toronto airport during runway rehabilitation project.
Accidents

Citation X Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Salt Lake City

While parked at Salt Lake CIty Airport, the Citation X suffered wing damage when it was struck by a pickup truck heading to another part of the airport.
Rotorcraft

FDM Mandate for EMS To Yield Meaningful Data for Operators

With enough data in hand, organizations can transform their culture.
Airports

FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA

Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.
Rotorcraft

Apache Multi-year Contract Saves $330 Million, Boeing Says

The manufacturer will provide 244 remanufactured AH-64Es to the U.S. Army over five years, and 24 new-build E-models to Saudi Arabia.
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Airlines

Electronics Ban Raises Questions at European Commission

EC calls for security coordination meeting in Brussels
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific's Malaysian MRO Gets Dassault Nod

The location at Kuala Lumpur, marks the second Hawker Pacific facility in the region to earn that authorization.
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Airlines

AAPA Projects Positive Asia Outlook but Geopolitics a Concern

Tightening immigration policies stand to thwart growth in demand for air travel
Safety

LOC-I, Runway Excursions Top NBAA's 2017 Safety List

Topics were identified via a data-driven review by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.
Aircraft

Malaysian Hawks To Be Upgraded

The single-seat Mk208 light attack version will be renewed by BAE Systems in partnership with Airod.
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Airports

London City Jet Centre Launches Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
Regulations and Government

FAA Regulatory Board To Address Consistency Concerns

FAA released an order outlining the procedures for the RCCB, which is designed to address long-held concerns about inconsistent regulatory interpretations.
Airlines

European Aviation Looks To ‘Preserve’ Single Market After Brexit

Nine aviation associations in Europe have issued a joint statement backing the EU and reiterating its huge benefits for aviation.
Security

Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban

According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.
Rotorcraft

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology
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ATC

AIN Blog: Privatizing ATC: Wasting a Century of Aviation Development

The debate about privatizing the air traffic control system in the U.S. should be over: it's a bad idea.
Aircraft

Singapore Reveals Modifications to IAI Heron Systems

The MALE UAV has achieved full operating capability after local enhancements to communications and training systems.
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Avionics

Avionics Shop President Ordered To Pay Restitution

The ruling follows a guilty plea on charges he bribed an FAA inspector.