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Airbus shows ACJ319 at Jet Expo in Moscow

Airbus Corporate Jets is exhibiting an ACJ319, operated by MJet on VVIP charters, at the Jet Expo* show in Moscow. Part of the ACJ320 Family, which has the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, the ACJ319 is in widespread service worldwide with companies, individuals and governments....

Propelling safety to the fore at Helitech International 2016

While the helicopter accident rate continues to decline, tragic accidents this past year continue to push safety to the forefront for the global helicopter industry. Helitech International will host some of the industry’s leading figures to share their knowledge and assess the opportunit...

Leonardo-Finmeccanica signs new contracts for civil helicopters in South America

Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced that five corporate helicopters have recently been sold to three customers in South America. The sales include one AgustaWestland AW169 and two GrandNew helicopters to corporate customers in Argentina, and another two GrandNew helicopters to a corporate customer in Venezuela. All five aircraft will be delivered by the end of 2016. The newly-certified...

Colorful Yunnan signs firm order for two Embraer Phenom 300s

Embraer Executive Jets announced that it signed a firm order with Colorful Yunnan General Aviation Co., Ltd., for two Phenom 300 light business jets. Both aircraft are scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. Tang Xuefan, Chairman of Colorful Yunnan General Aviation and President of Yunnan Airport Group, said purchasing two Phenom 300s is the beginning of a win-win journey for both s...

Piaggio Aerospace: first airplane produced at the new plant in Villanova d’Albenga takes off

Less than one year after aircraft production was moved from the Genoa site, last Thursday the first Piaggio Aerospace airplane produced in the new Villanova d’Albenga plant took off from the adjacent runway of the international airport Clemente Panero. The aircraft, an Avanti EVO due to be delivered in September, is the most recent version of the famous P.180, a twin-engine turboprop sold in...

Semmco appoints FL Technics as their Distribution Partner in 24 countries across Europe and Asia

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, signed a cooperation agreement with Semmco, a UK-based manufacturer of ground support equipment and aviation access platforms. Under the agreement, FL Technics shall act as Semmco’s exclusive representative in 24 countries across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and the CIS. FL Technics will exc...

New anti-skid braking system launched for Pilatus PC-12

Advent Aircraft Systems has launched certification on the Pilatus PC-12 of its proven, advanced technology, light weight anti-skid braking system (Advent eABS). Once certification is complete, the PC-12 would be added as an additional model to Advent’s existing STC for the system on the Eclipse EA500/550 and the King Air B300/300C series aircraft. Advent eABS benefits for the PC-12 ope...

Air Partner expands New York office as it strengthens its US offering

Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is growing its New York office to support its continued expansion in the US market, with particular emphasis on New York City and the surrounding area. The Group believes that there is strong demand in the area for its product offering – particularly its JetCard product – as well as its exceptional client service. This new office, loc...

Rockwell Collins receives authorization to provide satellite connectivity services in Brazil

In a move that will provide Rockwell Collins’ customers and prospects with more aviation connectivity options, the company announced that it has been licensed to sell satellite services in Brazil. The global license, authorized by Anatel, gives Rockwell Collins the ability to sign distribution and service agreements with any satellite entities and customers operating in Brazil. &...

Nomad Aviation offers EU Part NCC guiding and compliance services to aircraft owners

Nomad Aviation is offering guidance and compliance assistance to aircraft owners helping them to understand and comply with EU Part NCC. This new European Union regulation for Non-Commercial operation of Complex (NCC) aircraft took effect on August 26, 2016. The new operational regulation, EUR Part NCC, is intended to bring the safety level of non-commercial operations closer to the stand...

Garmin G5000 Gets FAA STC for Beechjets

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted supplemental type certification (STC) for the G5000 avionics suite in the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft. The G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, offers significant weight savings and provides operators with a solution to fulfill glo...

Textron Aviation highlights continued investment at LABACE 2016

Textron Aviation Inc. announced its extensive aircraft lineup at this week’s Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, showcasing its continued investment in new products and customer support capabilities in the region. Textron Aviation, with its in-country channel partner, TAM Aviação Executive, is displaying its broad product lineup, including t...

Dassault’s Falcon 8X Makes Initial Appearance at LABACE

Dassault’s new flagship, the 6,450 nm Falcon 8X which was recently certified by FAA and EASA, will make its maiden appearance at the Latin American Business Aviation Association and Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo from August 30-September 1. Entry into service in the early fourth quarter with Brazilian ANAC certification expected in the coming months. “The Falcon 8X has broken new ground,” sa...

Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion upgrade certified for King Air 350 in Brazil

Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® avionics upgrade solution for King Air 350 turboprops equipped with Pro Line II has received supplemental type certificate (STC) validation from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The same upgrade was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) STC earlier this year. Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion upgrade for King Air 350 turboprops...

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Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

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