Mark Phelps

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Pattonair among First To Serve Access India Program

Derby, UK-based company will support Make it in India initiative
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

BlueBird Announces ThunderB UAS Cargo Release Capability

Under-wing cargo pods can be delivered ballistically, or via parachute.
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Charter & Fractional

OneSky Pilots Vote Out Teamster Union Representation

Company Chairman Kenn Ricci thanked pilots with $1,000 bonus checks for siding with management
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Serge Dassault, Patriarch of Dassault Groupe, Dies at 93

The leader of the family business for decades, he was also known for his political activities
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Training and Workforce

Famed Aviation Journalist Richard Collins Dies at 84

A 70-plus year aviation writing career comes to an end.
Richard Collins, journalist
Maintenance and Modifications

Arkansas Aero Alliance Concerned Over New Tax Plans

A scheme to replace revenues lost to high-income taxpayers could put businesses in jeopardy.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Ups the Ante for New-hire Pilots

Salary increases and better scheduling are lures for the best and the brightest at customer service
Aircraft

First UK-based Avanti Evo To Start Charter Services

New owner sees the twin turboprop pusher as the perfect European short-haul solution
Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 6X

The PW-powered model replaces the canceled 5X.
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GE Teams with France's CEFA on 3D Animation and Software

Higher quality animation and software should lead to better training and safety tools
Maintenance and Modifications

FAI Technik Boosted Results by 40% in 2017

With its hangars full of Bombardier jets, the Nuremburg, Germany-based MRO is on the rise.
FBOs

Second NATA Town Hall Ruled a Success

A wide range of topics were on the agenda in Austin, Texas
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Report: UAS Industry Will Hit $30 Billion by 2036

Cargo and Passenger drones will be part of the mix
Boeing cargo drone
ATC

Broad Collection of Organizations Blasts ATC Plan

Diverse array of interest groups warns of unintended consequences

WingX: European Bizav Traffic Has a Busy January

Most of the increase was in intra-European travel, with piston aircraft leading the way
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
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Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Farnborough Offering ACJ320 Line Maintenance

Daily and weekly checks and ad hoc troubleshooting available.
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SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks

Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton

AIN Senior Editor Carey Wins NBAA Journalism Honors

The author of the book "Enter the Drones" was honored for his July 2016 article on integrating drones into business aviation operations.
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NBAA 2017 Launches with Enhanced Security

With Las Vegas reeling from the recent shootings, NBAA's convention is the first major event in the city since the tragedy.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU Announces Fall Lineup of Professional Coursework

Programs designed for aviation professionals cover a wide range of industry topics.
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NBAA Opening Session Features Distinguished Cast

From politicians and government leaders to a historic aviation icon, speakers will inform and inspire the crowd.
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Accidents

Warbird and Corporate Pilot Mourned after P-51 Crash

Passenger Bethany Root, manager of Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison County Kansas was also killed
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Rotorcraft

Kaman Delivers First New-build K-Max in Fourteen Years

Chinese agent Lectern Aviation took delivery of the "Aerial Truck" that will serve in a firefighting role in northeast China.
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AIN's Business Jet Traveler Takes Home Two Awards

Best International Publication and Best Business Aviation submission honors for Paris Airshow News sister publication.
Avionics

Pilots, Maintenance Chiefs, Beancounters Love Connected Aircraft

With as much as 844 terabits of data per 12 flight hours, there is great potential for big data to benefit modern aircraft operations.
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Pre-owned Update: Light and Medium Jet Markets Perking uUp

Increase in U.S. transactions is one likely reason for the shift from heavy jets
Training and Workforce

Simcom Set To Introduce Daher TBM 930 Sim Training

Intitial and recurrent training available next month for 330-knot, Garmin G3000-equipped turboprop single.
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Accidents

EBAA Bestows Service and Safety Awards

Two luminaries lauded for service to business aviation, and six companies take honors for accident-free records at EBACE 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Signs APU Support Deal with Hainan Airlines

By using connectivity, Honeywell's GoDirect Maintenance Service program reduces maintenance downtime.