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Avionics

BendixKing Offering RDR2000 Upgrade

The upgrade offers increased transmitter power and range, among other benefits.
Avionics

Gogo Bizav Unveils Lower-cost Connectivity Platform

L3 delivers 3G-like airborne connectivity via Gogo’s network of ground stations in the U.S., and parts of Canada and Alaska
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Avionics

Expect Avionics Upgrades, New Technology in 2018

Larger aircraft technology coming to smaller models.
Aircraft

Vulcanair V1.0 Receives FAA Certification

Vulcanair's four-seat, piston-powered V1.0 is now FAA certified.
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Engines

GE Achieves First ATP Engine Run

First engine run of GE's ATP turboprop highlights a move to widespread use of additive manufacturing for key engine components.
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Aircraft

Wanfeng Aviation Industry Buys Diamond Aircraft Industries

Wanfeng Aviation's plans called for expansion into aircraft manufacturing, airport management, flight training, and other general aviation operations.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Researchers Aim To Optimize Airborne Wi-Fi

Research by Leti will help aircraft manufactures deliver better airborne Wi-Fi performance to end-users.
Training and Workforce

WCA Seeking Applicants for $10,000 in Scholarships

Women in Corporate Aviation is seeking scholarship applicants and creative new sources of fundraising.
Avionics

BendixKing Certifies Simple CitationJet ADS-B Upgrade

The process involves the installation of two KT 74 transponders.
Avionics

FAA, EASA Approve New Garmin G5 Capabilities

Aircraft owners can replace attitude indicators and directional gyros/HSIs with Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument.
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Avionics

FltPlan Go App Adds Flight Plan Creation

The latest version of FltPlan Go for iOS allows pilots to create or modify flight plans.
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AfBAC Expo Celebrates Bizav in Africa

The inaugural African Business Aviation Association AfBAC Expo attracted nearly 200 attendees and 50 exhibitors.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Cirrus Vision Jet

Cirrus’s Vision Jet delivers on the promise of excellent performance, handling, and a spacious comfortable cabin.
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Avionics

FAA To Allow Own-ship Display on EFB Apps

The FAA's move adds significant value to powerful EFB moving-map applications.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Updating Hellenic P-3 Cockpits

The avionics upgrade allows the Hellenic Navy P-3Bs to meet modern NextGen airspace standards.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ATR Taps Meggitt for Airborne Vibration Monitoring

The new vbration monitoring system will improve passenger comfort and lower operating costs for ATR operators.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to GTN Navigators

The new GTN software brings visual approach procedures pioneered in the G1000 NXi.
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Training and Workforce

APS Offers High-altitude Upset Training in S211

Flying upside down and learning how to prevent and recover an upset in an Aviation Performance Solutions S211.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Iridium Satcom Gains STC Approval

The Send Solutions Airtext Iridium satcom systems work anywhere in the world.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ViaSat Expanding High-speed Satcom Network

The new ViaSat 5510 satcom terminal is set for installation approval in the first half of 2018.
Engines

Safran Planning Fix for Silvercrest Compressor Issue

The Safran Aircraft Engines Silvercrest developed a new problem during the flight testing, which will delay the Falcon 5X program.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Demonstrates Avance L5 Advantage

During a demonstration flight, Gogo showed off the higher speed of its Avance L5 air-to-ground connectivity system.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky's New Support Portal Goes Live

The new Sikorsky support portal pulls together various parts of its online technical documents and services.
Aircraft

GlobalAir App Showcases Aircraft Sales Listings

The new aircraft sales listing app from GlobalAir delivers a magazine-like experience on Apple's iPhone and iPad.
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Avionics

Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System Passes 2,500 Installs

EVS system improves situational awareness and safety in adverse weather conditions.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Adds G650 to Fractional Fleet

Flexjet has taken delivery of two G650s as part of a $2.5 billion, 50-airplane order from Gulfstream.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7000 Sold Out Through 2021

Bombardier's Global 7000 is on static display for NBAA 2017, but only position-holders are invited to see the interior.
Avionics

Elbit Showcases EFVS System in Light of New Regs

The ClearVision suite includes a HUD, EVS and Skylens visor device.
Aircraft

Dassault Chief Discusses Future Falcon

While frustrated with the new delay to the 5X program, Dassault Aviation is forging ahead with plans for a new business jet and a digital design process.
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Avionics

Incentives Offered for Universal Avionics Buyers

Universal Avionics offers programs to incentivize operators to upgrade to meet NextGen mandates.