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Avionics

Levaero Receives STC for Lexavia EVS in PC-12NG

A pending second issue of the STC will allow installation of the LFS6000 in legacy PC-12s equipped with compatible MFDs.
Airports

NBAA Files Part 16 Complaint To Halt Hampton Restrictions

The Part 16 complaint filed with the FAA could stop East Hampton restrictions and also withhold federal transportation funds.
Avionics

EASA Approves SwiftBroadband Mod with ICG eRouter

The eRouter adds Wi-Fi connectivity to the Global Express.
Aircraft

Piaggio Aerospace Realigns Organizational Structure

Four Piaggio Aerospace executives have taken on new positions as part of the restructuring.
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Aircraft

Embraer Sees Positive Signs in Business Jet Market

New technology in the Legacy 450 and 500 jets will stimulate new deliveries, according to Embraer.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Experiencing Unprecedented Growth

Ontic is expanding as growth continues to support more repair and manufacturing licensing deals.
Avionics

Pro Line Fusion Touchscreens Populate King Air Cockpits

The new Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion touchscreen displays are slated for flight decks in the entire King Air line.
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Airports

ArincDirect Adds Services and ICG eRouter

Rockwell Collins partners with International Communications Group to offer eRouter.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Chooses Venue for 5X, 8X Cabin Systems

Aircraft OEMs and the aftermarket are expanding installations of the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system.
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Airlines

Pilot Shortage Turns to Crisis among Small Cargo Carriers

Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association members search for solutions
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Doubling Size of Le Bourget MRO Facility

Embraer’s factory-owned service center is moving to a larger facility with better customer access at Le Bourget Airport.
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ATC

NBAA, NATA Raise Concerns about ATC Separation from FAA

May 19 hearing on FAA reauthorization covers air traffic control modernization and reform.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Orders Legacy 450s and 500s

The fractional-share provider is expanding its fleet, both in size and aircraft types.
Airports

Signature Van Nuys Builds New Customs Facility

The new customs service allows international business jet arrivals to land directly at Van Nuys Airport instead of at LAX.
Aircraft

Flying the New Legacy 500

Embraer’s new fly-by-wire Legacy 500 brings a new level of capability to the midsize jet market.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Logs Maiden Flight

The Gulfstream G500 took flight on May 18 at 10:39 a.m. local time, with test pilots Scott Martin and Kevin Claffy at the helm.
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Airports

Universal Aviation Adds New Services in North Africa

Five Universal Aviation employees will help customers in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat.
Airports

Avplan Flight Activity on the Upswing

Avfuel’s Avplan Trip Support focuses on satisfying client needs, with all staffers responsible for quality control.
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Airports

New Delhi Office Supports UAS Expansion

UAS International Trip Support is tapping growing interest in business aviation in the Indian subcontinent.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vocollect Voice-guided MRO System Speeds APU Repairs

Honeywell’s APU MRO line is the first aerospace application for the company’s Vocollect voice inspection solution.
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ArincDirect Phasing Out Support for Older FOS Versions

A new version of FOS is being released this month, and sometime this year ArincDirect will halt support for versions earlier than 3.11.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIN Blog: Tiny Drone Does It Again

How high is the risk of a tiny drone flying in Washington, D.C. airspace?
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Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Enters Maintenance Tracking Arena

The new maintenance tracking provider says it offers an alternative to existing services
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Maintenance and Modifications

Camp Systems Acquires Corridor Maintenance Software

The future of maintenance is trend monitoring the many sensors installed on aircraft, according to Camp Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Seeking STC for Caravan Lithium-ion Battery

The Caravan STC is the first publically announced application for the TB44 main-ship lithium-ion battery.
Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft Selects Knoxville for 'Vision' Customer Center

The new Vision Center will open at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport in the second quarter of 2016.
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Trip Support Firm UAS Adds Office in New Delhi

New location in India joins company's regional offices and operations in more than 40 countires.
Aircraft

Cirrus Aiming for Year-end Certification of Vision Jet

Three conforming prototype Cirrus Vision SF50s are flying, and construction of the first production version is under way.
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Aircraft

Stealthy Development: the G500/600

A peek inside the development process that allowed Gulfstream not only to announce the G500 but also to roll out the first airplane the same day.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Facilitates Surface Ops

The aviation app-maker is helping commercial operators meet FAA guidance to allow own-ship display on airports.