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HondaJet Gets Brazlian Nod

In 2015, Honda Aircraft appointed Lider Aviacão as its exclusive dealer to provide sales, service and support for customers in Brazil.
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Regulations and Government

LABACE '17 Opens with Calls for 'Resilience and Recovery'

At the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, ABAG presented a vision based on the potential of a vast country and continent beyond.
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Aircraft

1H17 Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Cool Down

Piston, turboprop and business jet deliveries in the second quarter edged up 2.6 percent, while billings suffered a 1.2. percent decline.
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Aircraft

Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range
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Looming Cuba Restrictions Raise Travel Questions

Universal Weather and Aviation has noted a drop off in private flights to Cuba in recent months.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks Deal with Helicol, Its First in Colombia

Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter operators.
Aircraft

Cessna's Denali Is On its Way

Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant
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Aircraft

MAX 7 Could Be Leading BBJ Model

Boeing Buisness Jets has sold 250 airliner-derived aircraft into the VIP/corporate market, and hopes its new BBJ MAX 7 will build on the company's success
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U.S. Bizav Flying Up in July, but Part 91 Still a Drag

Flight activity missed the company’s forecast for 4.3 percent growth in July, but Argus predicts a 3.3 percent rise this month.
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Airports

Jackson Hole Airport Full for Solar Eclipse

The airport says it cannot accommodate any more private aircraft looking for the best spot to view the August 21 total eclipse.
Regulations and Government

House Dems Seek New Cost Estimates for ATC Proposal

The Democratic leaders believe the tax proposal associated with the ATC reform package will escalate the federal deficit by billions.
Aircraft

Kodiak Focuses on Key Markets

Kodiak Aircraft do Brasil became the local sales representative for the single-engine Kodiak in April, and is securing interest from many operators.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Ships First CL350 for Argentinian Customer

The 350 is an upgraded Challenger 300 with a new wing, more powerful Honeywell HTF7350 engines, larger windows and redesigned interior.
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Airlines

Air Berlin Files for Insolvency after Etihad Rebuff

Lufthansa and German government pledge to support restructuring effort
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Showcases Cabin Technology

Avionics and communications giant Rockwell Collins is displaying a range of its business aircraft solutions at LABACE, including its CASP service plans
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Aircraft

Russia’s First MALE UAV Is Revealed

The Predator-like Orion MALE UAV faces an uncertain future, as its maker struggles for funding.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

USSOCOM Plans 'ThunderDrone' Technology Demonstration

The exercise beginning in September will evaluate small drones and swarming applications in an indoor test range.
Safety

MedAire/Aerosafety Receive Medical Kit Approval in Brazil

Gaining approval for kits is not straight forward and they have previously had to be provided from the U.S.
Aircraft

Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales

Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Sales Buck Trend in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer's agent for the Latin American region, Synerjet, has achieved considerable success with the PC-12 and PC-24.
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Avionics

Pilot’s Help Aims to Grow App Worldwide

The Pilot's Help app is being developed rapidly, and flight planning and other advanced features could be offered next year.
Airlines

U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma

Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Comforts in the Spotlight

OEMs and MROs display the latest in interior design stylings and upgrade options.
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Rotorcraft

More Medicare May Not Solve Air Ambulance Woes

Increasing rates could reduce the number of transports per helicopter, having the unintended consequence of further increasing prices.
Aircraft

China Displays ‘Wild Weasel’ Fighter

A Chengdu J-10B was shown with with jammer, designator pods and anti-radiation missiles.
Engines

P&WC Expands Oil Analysis Technology Coverage

The debris-monitoring technology, introduced earlier this year on the PW306A engine, is now offered for the PW617 and many models in the PT6A series.

LABACE Might Mark Upturn in Brazil Bizav

Organizers express tempered optimism.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Toronto Tapped for Falcon-authorized Mx

Deal will allow Skyservice Toronto to perform line maintenance, AOG support and other services on Falcon 900EX EASy and 2000EX EASy families.
Airports

FBOs are Jewels in Sorocaba's Crown

Two FBOs at Brazil's Sorocaba Airport provide traditional services for business jets visiting the São Paolo area.
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JetNet: Available Bizjet Inventories Reach Low Point

Business jets led all aircraft categories in number of transactions during the first half of 2017.
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