Amy Laboda
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ACR President Touts Advantages of U.S. Manufacturing

Keeping production in sight, literally, ACR meets its goals.

National Jets Raffles Garmin D2 Watches, Offers Discount Fuel

Looking for a multifunction aviation timepiece? How about inexpensive jet-A? National Jets is giving it all away.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Gets Fresh Capital for Growth from JetBlue

JetSuite is using capital from an airline with a reputation for disruptive technologies to fuel its next moves.
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Avionics

Certon Demos Avionics Development and Testing Platforms

Certrton is demonstrating its internally developed tools, CertSafe and CertBench, at NBAA 2016.
Training and Workforce

Shaesta Waiz Making Aviation Dreams Soar

NBAA is supporting an epic round-the-world solo flight by Afghanistan’s first female civilian pilot, Shaesta Waiz,
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Safety

Flight Technicians increase in numbers

Armed with a toolbox, these techs travel with the aircraft and serve in the cabin, too.
Airports

Atlantic Aviation Meets the NBAA 2016 Challenge

An inside refresh readies this venerable FBO for a sold-out NBAA static display crowd.
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Safety

The Business Case for Safety Management Systems

Convincing the executive suite that safety pays dividends.
FBOs

Banyan Air Service Expanding at FXE

Banyan is showing off plans for a satellite FBO and more upgrades and modifications.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Accidents

Final Report on Westwind Accident Unable To Identify Cause

The airplane crashed immediately after takeoff and was destroyed.

NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference 2016

Flight attendants and flight technicians from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas and concerns about their segment of corporate aviation.
Airlines

Airlines Touch Down at Sun ’n’ Fun To Expand Pilot Workforce

Several U.S. airlines exhibited at the Sun n Fun show, looking to tap the general aviation community for prospective new pilots.
Aircraft

Cirrus Debuts Final Interior for Vision Jet

What makes this interior different is its flexibility.
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SocialFlight Rolls Out Version 5 of Its App on May 1

New features include a flight destinations section, points of interest for pilots and an aircraft of the day feature.
Aircraft

Lancair Ready To Hand Over First Piston Evolution

The Lycoming TEO-540-EXP iE2-powered Evolution can cruise comfortably above Flight Level 180 at 232 ktas for 1,800 nm.
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Teaming Up for STEM: Sun ’n' Fun and Stallion 51

What is better than an all-expense paid trip to central Florida in spring, and a P-51 ride?

Electric Sun Flyer Progresses, To Fly by Midyear

AEAC is betting on the efficiency of electric to be a game-changer for basic flight training aircraft.
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Engines

Rotax Readies the Market for Its 135-hp 915iS

Turbocharged and intercooled, this Rotax may just replace a few old 150hp piston engines.
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Fuel

Swift Fuels Introduces Unleaded 94UL Avgas Nationwide

The STC’d fuel is available for aircraft with mogas STCs, light sport aircraft and more.
Accidents

Icon Answers Contract Critics; First Deliveries Next Month

Serial Number 1 may be out there, but Icon knows the real customers are just about to see their airplanes.
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Aircraft

Epic CEO Sees Turboprop Deliveries by Year-end

Despite setbacks and slowdowns, Epic CEO sees light at the end of the Part 23 certification tunnel for his Epic 1000 turboprop.
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Engines

Hartzell Engine Technologies Buys Sky-Tec Brand

The acquistion brings together the companies' expertise in Lycoming and Continental engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Trailblazer Prop Certified on Cessna T206H

The propeller is available for terrestrial aircraft and floatplanes.
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Aircraft

Piper Announces Fleet Sale to UND

More than 100 flight training aircraft sold
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Women in Aviation Reaches $10 Million Milestone

More than $10 million in scholarships have been awarded at WAI in 20 years.
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Rotorcraft

Ferreira Named Flight Instructor of the Year

Blessing Award is one of nine HAI Salute to Excellence Awards
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Lawrence keeps his unit together in tough times.
Rotorcraft

CAMTS Director Frazer Honored with Airbus Golden Hour Award

Emergency Room nurse spurs new safety criteria for airborne medical transport.
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce Excellence in Maintenance Award Goes to Lewis

Turbomeca USA customer training manager imparts professional philosophy to maintenance technicians.