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Maintenance and Modifications

FAI Technik Boosted Results by 40% in 2017

With its hangars full of Bombardier jets, the Nuremburg, Germany-based MRO is on the rise.
FBOs

Second NATA Town Hall Ruled a Success

A wide range of topics were on the agenda in Austin, Texas
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Report: UAS Industry Will Hit $30 Billion by 2036

Cargo and Passenger drones will be part of the mix
Boeing cargo drone
ATC

Broad Collection of Organizations Blasts ATC Plan

Diverse array of interest groups warns of unintended consequences

WingX: European Bizav Traffic Has a Busy January

Most of the increase was in intra-European travel, with piston aircraft leading the way
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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Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Farnborough Offering ACJ320 Line Maintenance

Daily and weekly checks and ad hoc troubleshooting available.
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SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks

Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton

AIN Senior Editor Carey Wins NBAA Journalism Honors

The author of the book "Enter the Drones" was honored for his July 2016 article on integrating drones into business aviation operations.
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NBAA 2017 Launches with Enhanced Security

With Las Vegas reeling from the recent shootings, NBAA's convention is the first major event in the city since the tragedy.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU Announces Fall Lineup of Professional Coursework

Programs designed for aviation professionals cover a wide range of industry topics.
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NBAA Opening Session Features Distinguished Cast

From politicians and government leaders to a historic aviation icon, speakers will inform and inspire the crowd.
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Accidents

Warbird and Corporate Pilot Mourned after P-51 Crash

Passenger Bethany Root, manager of Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison County Kansas was also killed
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Rotorcraft

Kaman Delivers First New-build K-Max in Fourteen Years

Chinese agent Lectern Aviation took delivery of the "Aerial Truck" that will serve in a firefighting role in northeast China.
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AIN's Business Jet Traveler Takes Home Two Awards

Best International Publication and Best Business Aviation submission honors for Paris Airshow News sister publication.
Avionics

Pilots, Maintenance Chiefs, Beancounters Love Connected Aircraft

With as much as 844 terabits of data per 12 flight hours, there is great potential for big data to benefit modern aircraft operations.
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Pre-owned Update: Light and Medium Jet Markets Perking uUp

Increase in U.S. transactions is one likely reason for the shift from heavy jets
Training and Workforce

Simcom Set To Introduce Daher TBM 930 Sim Training

Intitial and recurrent training available next month for 330-knot, Garmin G3000-equipped turboprop single.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Signs APU Support Deal with Hainan Airlines

By using connectivity, Honeywell's GoDirect Maintenance Service program reduces maintenance downtime.
Training and Workforce

CAE Extends Training Deal with Elit'Avia

A four-year extension to a pilot-training agreement between CAE and Elit-Avia includes an upset training module.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Buttresses CorporateCare Service Network

The Rolls-Royce worldwide authorized service center roster now numbers 72.
Charter & Fractional

Three NetJets Companies Combine 360 Degrees of Expertise

From simple charter to full aircraft ownership, this NetJets-parented trio has the bases covered.
Accidents

EBAA Bestows Service and Safety Awards

Two luminaries lauded for service to business aviation, and six companies take honors for accident-free records at EBACE 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GKN Rebrands VIP Completions Business Unit Fokker Techniek

The new business entity remains basically unchanged, but its public identity is more easily focused on core activities.
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Airports

Two Paris-area Airports Get New Approach Procedures

New capabilities bring potential for increased charter flying.
Fuel

Avfuel Enthused by European Traffic Surge

A combination of partnerships and adding new strategic locations has Avfuel's numbers up and running.
Charter & Fractional

Nomad Adds Two Ultra-long-range Jets to Its Roster

A Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global XRS are joining the Nomad Aviation fleet.
Avionics

Universal’s LPV Payback Calculator Helps Support Avionics Upgrades

Knowing more precisely how much operators will save will help solidify the decision to re-equip
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Accidents

Learjet 35A in Fatal Crash at Teterboro

Both pilots were killed when the twinjet crashed in a warehouse area a quarter mile short of Runway 1 in gusty winds. No one on the ground was injured.

AIN Blog: Musings on U.S. Bizav's Relationship with China

As we struggle with helping boost bizav in China, it might be worth noting that there was a time when the Chinese were grateful for U.S. intervention.