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ATC

FAA Declares Steady Progress on NextGen ATC Modernization

The agency says the U.S. national airspace system is becoming more efficient as a result of the long-running NextGen ATC modernization effort.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Performs First Run of UltraFan Gearbox

Event marks start of testing at company's Attitude Rig in Dahlewitz, Germany
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Rotorcraft

Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver

Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Strikes $8.3 Billion Deal for B/E

Combined entity would employ 30,000 workers, produce $8.1 billion in revenues and offer a spectrum of cabin and cockpit offerings.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Wins FAA PMA, EASA Part 145 Approvals

Company received parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, as well as EASA Part 145 repair station designation.
ATC

Hong Kong Intl. Airport Tightens Bizav Slot Policy

Aimed at curbing abuses to the system at the world's third busiest airport, GA operators will now have to have all reservations confirmed in advance.
Aircraft

Embraer Settles Corruption Probe for $205 Million

Six-year investigation finds wrongdoing in four separate deals
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Aircraft

Raytheon Names U.S. Site for Assembling T-100 Trainers

The manufacturer would assemble the M-346 Master variant in Meridian, Miss., if it wins the U.S. Air Force's T-X competition.
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Avionics

Columbia Avionics Certifies ADS-B OUT for 560XL

These Columbia Avionics STCs bring ADS-B OUT solutions to a variety of Citation models.
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Aircraft

End of an Era: Gulfstream To Cease G450 Production in 2018

Move comes as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450.
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Aircraft

Flybys at the Reno Air Races

Flybys at the Reno Air Races
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Aircraft

New Standard Airbus Tanker Makes First Flight

The A330MRTT is receiving various upgrades, and new ISR missions are being investigated.
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Aircraft

Textron’s Scorpion Tactical Jet Drops Weapons

The private venture still lacks a launch customer, but could fulfill the close air support role in the U.S. Air Force.
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Airports

Santa Monica To Detail FBO Plans, Response to 'Threats'

The city retained Aeroplex to develop a plan for a new city-run FBO.
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Aircraft

Pacific Aerospace To Open J-V Assembly Plant in China

Joint venture expects to produce up to 100 P-750 turboprop singles and other PAC models a year from the new Changzhou plant for Chinese customers.
Regulations and Government

TSB Repeats Call for Voice, Data Recorders on Bizjets

Only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers must have a cockpit voice recorder.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Demonstrates Automation Aboard Caravan

The Alias system is designed to reduce cockpit workload by conducting the functions of a second pilot.
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Aircraft

Textron: Bizjet Market in Early Stages of Recovery

During the third quarter, Textron Aviation delivered 41 business jets, up four year-over-year.
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ATC

Raytheon Advances JPALS Landing System for F-35B/Cs

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps plan to reach early operational capability of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System in 2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Strengthens Global Support

The rotorcraft maker looks to enhance its European service network capabilities.
Engines

CD Aviation Services Upgrades TPE331 Test Rig

The Joplin, Mo. authorized Honeywell service provider says the move will imrprove its response times.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall To Debut New Parts Inventory Tracking Software

Scheduled to be unveiled at NBAA's annual convention, the new module for its maintenance tracking systeim promises to streamline the parts stream.
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Aircraft

BAE Plans To Ramp Up Production of Laser Guidance Sections

With a new order from the Navy, the company has enlarged production capacity in New Hampshire of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Centers Have New Message: Help Wanted

Company hopes to hire more than 200 technicians, engineers and other workers for its Business Aircraft service centers.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Lays Foundation for European Expansion

Operations will initially be centered on western Europe and that the company would use the Beechcraft King Air 350i.
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Engines

Full GE9X Engine Completes First Round of Ground Testing

Preparations underway for ice testing
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Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Government Eases Access for Aircraft Mx in Cuba

ARSA praised change as putting safety in front of politics.
Avionics

ARINCDirect and TrueNorth Partner on Airborne Data Router

Data router integrates connectivity throughout the aircraft, allowing passengers to use their own devices for email, web browsing and video streaming.
FBOs

NATA Debuts CSR Certification Program

Program brings the same level of attention to customer service that NATA’s Safety 1st course brings to line service.
Airlines

India’s Vistara To Dive into International Market

Tata-SIA joint venture ready to take advantage of new civil aviation policy that allows airlines with 20 airplanes to fly abroad immediately