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Aircraft

Piper Aicraft's Revenues, Sales Surge

Piper is seeing large new orders thanks to the pilot shortage.
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Garmin Grows the D2 Aviator Watch Family

Three new watches are available in the Garmin aviator watch series, including one that measures oxygen saturation levels.
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Aviation’s Finest Gather at EAA AirVenture

EAA AirVenture brings the entire aviation world to Oshkosh, Wisconsin once a year.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Elite Makes U.S. Debut at Oshkosh

The first new HondaJet Elite will be delivered in August, and eventually the production line will shift to Elites only.
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Avionics

Garmin Unveils TXi, GTN, GFC, G5 Updates

The new software enabling the new features should be available in August.
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Avionics

Garmin ADS-B In Receivers Ready for New Weather Info

The FAA's six new weather products in the FIS-B system will be available on many Garmin avionics products.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Offers ADS-B, Adds CO Monitor, Glance Mode

The new ForeFlight Sentry ADS-B In receiver includes a carbon monoxide detector, WAAS GPS, AHRS, and internal battery with 12-hour endurance.
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Aircraft

JetBlue Signs MOU for 60 A220s

The JetBlue order is the first for the Airbus-Bombardier C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership.
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Engines

Nordam Halts PW800 Nacelle Production

The PW800 nacelle production suspension is due to a contract dispute between Nordam and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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Aircraft

Embraer To Retain Executive Jets Division

There is no plan to split off Embraer's Executive Jets division following the joint venture MOU between Embraer and Boeing.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Files Counterclaim to Encompass Complaint

Surf Air has responded to the lawsuit filed by Encompass Aviation, which alleges that Surf Air owes it $3.1 million.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Alleges Illegal Charters by Hincojet

The FAA claims that The Hinman Co.'s flight operation Hincojet billed more than the allowable amount for Part 91 flights in its aircraft.
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Safety

Big Data and Tech Featured at WAA Safety Day

The Westchester Aviation Association held its Third Annual Safety Day events on June 19, 20
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Charter & Fractional

Blink Stops Flying, Relinquishes UK AOC

The UK charter operator will continue flying under an AOC located in continental Europe.
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Aircraft

AINsight: The Need for $peed

A market for a supersonic business jet? Perhaps, but the regulatory climate needs to change.
Regulations and Government

Aeronautical Data at Risk in ATC Privatization Debate

The proposal to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system included language that could have raised costs for pilots significantly.
Aircraft

Trip Report: Quest Kodiak Series II

Kodiak Series II: Sandpoint to Santa Monica
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Avionics

Elbit's Universal Avionics Buy Opens New Markets

The combination of Elbit Systems and Universal Avionics creates a new avionics integrator to serve business and commercial aviation.
Avionics

ForeFlight Expands in Europe

A full suite of flight-planning and in-flight services is now available to European operators using the ForeFlight Mobile app.
Charter & Fractional

Advanced Air Takes Over Surf Air Flying

Surf Air offers all-you-can-fly memberships for air charter clients in California, Texas, and Europe.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext LT: Satcom for the Price-shy

Airtext LT offers low-cost text messaging for any size aircraft anywhere in the world.
Aircraft

HondaJet Elite is Honda's Newest Light Jet

The Elite version of the HondaJet features a number of improvements, including a 17 percent increase in range.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Expands in Denver

The fractional-share operator is seeing growing customer interest in the western U.S.
Safety

Foldable Alphachocks Series 2 Hold Largest Aircraft

The new Series 2 Alphachocks hold up to 350 tonnes per wheel.
Aircraft

Quest Aircraft Unveils Series II Kodiak

Quest Aircraft introduces Series II Kodiak with avionics, airframe, and engine upgrades.
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Avionics

Universal Avionics All-in On ATN-B1 Datalink

Universal Avionics is seeing an uptick in activity for its datalink and FMS products.
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Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 6X Bringing Enhancements to Market

The 6X should take flight in early 2021 and enter service in 2022.
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Aircraft

Daher Eying Opportunity in Europe, Drives to Digital

Daher's long-term strategic plans include growing its operations in the U.S. and further investments in digital technology and innovation.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Ramping Up PC-24 Deliveries

Pilatus PC-24 activity is increasing, with five already delivered and ramp-up underway for an eventual rate of 50 per year.
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