Content Archive: August 2016

Aircraft

Falcon 8X Arrives in São Paulo to Make LABACE Debut

Dassault's new Falcon 8X should be ready to enter service in Brazil during the fourth quarter of this year when local type certification is complete.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Forecasts Region's Bizjet Demand

In its annual 10-year market forecast, Bombardier sees a demand for nearly 800 bizjets over the next decade in Latin America
Aircraft

Japan's ANA Grounds Some 787s for Engine Inspections

The carrier cancelled several domestic flights, reportedly due to concern over turbine blade corrosion of the 787's Rolls-Royce engines.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths

Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.
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Regulations and Government

Brazilian Bizav Hopes for Rebound as LABACE Numbers Drop

Organizers of the 2016 LABACE show in São Paulo presented some stark statistics on the state of Brazil's business aviation industry.
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Safety

Nall Report: Helicopter Safety Record Mixed

Fatal accidents and fatalities increase for both commercial and non-commercial helicopter operations.
Regulations and Government

Staffing, Screening Issues Addressed, TSA Tells Airline Pilots

The Transportation Security Administration has plugged staffing gaps that caused long lines at airport security checkpoints this summer.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. House Rep. LaHood Champions Small Airports

The former Transportation Secretary's Ray LaHood son, Rep. Darin LaHood partners with AOPA on general aviation round table.
Aircraft

Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo

The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG Unveils Safety Program for Small Drone Operators

The initial offering under its new Performance Vector Unmanned program is an online small UAS ground school course provided by Argus Unmanned.