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Charter & Fractional

Audit Protocol Software Adds EASA Regulations

The iIS-BAO software by Fountain and Associates makes complying with audit requirements much simpler.
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Safety

Dynamic Curtailment Added to APG iPreFlight App

The new feature enables operators to account for changes in center of gravity during flight.

FDManager Automates Flight Records Process

The software can pay for itself by eliminating mistakes in tallying flight times.
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Avionics

SiriusXM Beams Satellite Weather to ForeFlight App

The new versions of the ForeFlight Mobile app add SiriusXM weather and new data-driven aeronautical maps.
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Engines

GE Honda Aero Engines Poised to Add to Turbofan Family

The HF120’s key attributes are factors that will carry through to larger engines in the GE Honda Aero family.
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Charter & Fractional

Little Hawk Logistics: A Successful and Safe Single-pilot Turboprop Operation

Eric Walden switched careers from flying business jets to running his own business operating a TBM 850.
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Lou Seno Receives Master Pilot Award

The Wright Brothers Master Pilot award was granted to Louis Seno on August 28.
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Garmin Launches $200 Million Facility Expansion

Garmin has broken ground on a two-phase expansion that is scheduled to be completed in 2020.

NBAA's 2016 Convention Set to Return to Orlando

This year's show is expected to draw some 27,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors.
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Avionics

Garmin Announces Excel/XLS G5000 Flight Deck Mod

Garmin touchscreen-controlled G5000 flight deck will be available for Citation Excel/XLS in 2018.
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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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Avionics

Genesys Bringing Retrofit Autopilot to Part 25 Market

The three-axis full digital system offers envelope protection, straight-and-level button and is software upgradeable.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Hillsboro Aviation

The new FBO is the first modern jet-class facility at Portland-Hillsboro Airport.
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Airports

Santa Monica’s Typhoon Restaurant Forced To Close

The city of Santa Monica has tripled the rent for the 25-year-old restaurant, forcing its owners to close the popular eatery.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Manual Issues Still Hamstring MROs

Repair stations just want unfettered access to maintenance manuals, but some OEMs are reluctant to share.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: M600, Piper’s Best Performer

The Piper M600 expands Piper’s reach into the market for pressurized single-engine turboprops.
Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: It's Time To Adopt the FOM Concept

The concept of a flight operations manual should be gaining attention in the general aviation industry.
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Safety

Bombardier Celebrates Safety Standdown 20th Anniversary

More than 9,000 aviation industry professionals have attended the free Bombardier Safety Standdown.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Connects To SiriusXM Satellite Aviation Weather

Pilots who fly with the ForeFlight Mobile iPhone/iPad app have been asking for SiriusXM compatibility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Upgrades CJ1 with Garmin ADS-B

This was the company's first GTN touchscreen installation with a CJ1.
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Airports

Atlantic Aviation Counters Santa Monica Eviction Notice

In its filing, Atlantic Aviation is asking the FAA to issue a cease and desist order to prevent the city of Santa Monica from evicting the FBO.
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Safety

Oxygen Working Group Seeks Pilot Input

The group wants to provide input to the FAA that might lead to more sensible oxygen mask regulations.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Satcom Direct Adds AircraftLogs To SD Pro Platform

Satcom Direct's purchase of AircraftLogs adds new scheduling and tax reporting features to the SD Pro platform.
Avionics

AIN Blog: So Long, It’s Been Fun iPad 1

Apple's iPad 1 has long been out of production, and now ForeFlight has announced plans to discontinue support for its apps on the device.
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Airports

City To Santa Monica FBOs: 'You Have 30 Days To Vacate'

The city of Santa Monica is stepping up its efforts to close its airport, and now is asking the airport's two FBOs to leave.
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Avionics

Duncan Launches Three-day TDR-94 Transponder Turntime

With proper scheduling the process should take one day, says Duncan.
Avionics

Industry Tackling Avionics Complexity Issues

The vast capabilities of modern technology are having a profound effect on cockpit avionics design.
Avionics

TrueNorth Intros Simphone Pro and Upgrade Program

The new TrueNorth Simphone Pro is available with or without dual Iridium voice and data channels.
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Avionics

Gogo Adds New Router Options

The company is currently testing routers that interface with its systems.
Avionics

FAA ADS-B Rebate Program Goes Live

Operators need to equip by January 1, 2020.