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Catarina Airport Proposal Still Very Much In Play

Business airport planned to west of São Paulo will see runway construction underway by year-end, and opening by June 2016.

Brazil’s Avantto Partners with ACASS on International Aircraft Sales

ACASS will work with operators and vendors to help Avantto customers find the right international buyer for their aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

FSI Selects Aeroglobo for P&WC Training in Brazil

The training will be offered at the company's facility in Botucatu.
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Airlines

Emirates Plans World’s Longest Flight

Dubai-Panama City Service to Last 17 Hours, 35 Minutes
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Warns Of Criminal Charges As UAS Sightings Spike

The FAA issued a stern warning about unauthorized drones use as the number of pilot sightings have already nearly tripled so far this year.
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Might LABACE Move to Campo de Marte?

Congonhas is cramped though convenient. There are alternatives, with the most obvious being Campo de Marte
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Accidents

NTSB Points To Carburetor in Harrison Ford Crash

NTSB's probable cause cites engine loss that followed the unseating of the carburetor main metering jet.
FBOs

Air Wilmington To Add Capacity for Large Aircraft

Air Wilmington broke ground on a new 21,000 square foot hangar
Aircraft

Jordan Chooses PC-9M As New Trainer

Pilatus won another competition for turbo-trainers; continues to also deliver PC-7 MkIIs and PC-21s
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AG&T Lightweight Glass OK’d for Aircraft Interiors

EASA approved the company's ultra-thin glass mirrors and panels in a Falcon 900.
FBOs

Epic Expands International Fuel Price Postings

Current fuel prices will be available for more than 200 countries through Fuelerlinx.
Avionics

FANS Upgrade Now Available for Falcon 900/900B

The upgrade allows aircraft to fly North Atlantic tracks where Fans equipage is required.
Airports

SoCal Bizav Operators Hail New VNY Customs Office

The new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Van Nuys Airport saves international travelers an extra stop at LAX.
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Duncan Aviation in Brazil

U.S. service network has solid ties in Brazilian market
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Delivers First 'Gen 3' Helmet Display for F-35

The third-generation helmet-mounted display system incorporates several improvements over the Gen 2 system.
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HondaJet Announces More Orders at LABACE

Details not yet revealed on new orders for HondaJet in South America
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Wipaire Launches Aurora Executive Caravan Interiors

Minnesota modification specialist developed a series of standard interior configurations
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Airports

Thales Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Mobile ILS System

The company will deliver two production-representative versions of its D-ILS system to the Air Force by July 2018.
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ATR Promotes ATR 72 Turboprop for Business Use at LABACE

A combi version would include a separate club-seating area as well as 40 regular seats.
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Bizav Monthly Usage Rates Continue Rebound

JSSI reports aircraft monthly usage rates have reached 83 percent of peak levels as small cabin aircraft hours improve.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Revenues Climb, but Earnings Stumble in Q2

NetJets results were buoyed by a 62-percent increase in aircraft sales but tempered by aircraft cancellation fees.
Aircraft

First Impressions: Embraer Legacy 450

Embraer’s mid-light business jet is surprisingly quiet and very capable.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks New Leasing Deal, Plans Regional Expansion

The global helicopter lessor, looks to expand its presence in Latin America.
FBOs

FBOs Consolidate at Texas Airport

The location will be offering triple Avtrip points for fuel purchases through the end of October.
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LABACE Opens to Blue Skies

For the first time in three years the weather is good in São Paulo, but this there are far worse times for Brazil economically.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Logs AW109 GrandNew Sale in Brazil

Aircraft will join the nearly 150 AgustaWestland light-twin helicopters that are in operation in Brazil.
Regulations and Government

ABAG Angered By Political Appointments to ANAC Board

ABAG and other industry associations resisted new appointments to the ANAC board based on political favors.
FBOs

Jetex Partners With Santiago FBO in Chile

Jetex and Chile-based Santiago FBO S.A. are jointly operating the FBO at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive’s Brazilian Shop Adds HTF7000 Maintenance

Company’s Brazilian Regional Turbine Center in Belo Horizonte received Brazil ANAC approval to perform line maintenance on Honeywell HTF7000 engines.
Aircraft

BLR’s Whisper Prop Keeps King Airs Quiet

U.S. company is here this week promoting the benefits of its winglets and quiet props for King Airs this week.