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Preowned Update: April 2017

AircraftPost founder notes market shift to North America, and resulting change in focus.
Aircraft

Textron Announces Online Build-your-own TTx Feature

Buyers choose paint, interior, avionics options and other extras.
Aircraft

Two Latest Mooney Models Get FAA Papers

Turbo Ovation Ultra and normally aspirated Acclaim Ultra expected to begin deliveries "almost immediately."
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Airports

Signature Files Part 16 Action over SNA FBO Decision

Despite finishing as the top scorer in the county's evaluation process, Signature was shut out of the leasehold award
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Adds Five New Maintenance Stations

With some 1,000 technicians worldwide, the Canadian OEM has increased support locations by more than 50 percent.
Airports

NBAA-led Group Files Motion To Halt SMO Closure

Along with five other airport stakeholders, NBAA said the FAA "disregarded" key steps in settling with the city.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Introduces 3D Virtual Maintenance Training

New system enables trainees to virtually peel away aircraft skin and structure to “see” parts and systems up close.
Regulations and Government

N.Y. Senator Calls for Probe into 'Small Plane' Accidents

Charles Schumer (D-NY) has asked the NTSB for a "top-to-bottom" review of increased danger from light aircraft
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Aircraft

Third PC-24 Prototype Makes First Flight

"Series conforming" twinjet joins flight test program, with certification expected in Q4 2017
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Avionics

Garmin Engineers Shot in Kansas, One Dead

A man who shouted "Get out of my country," opened fire on the two employees, who came from India.
Security

Bird Aerosystems Announces Anti-missile Protection Pod

Already in service, the system is able to detect incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air threats.
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JetNet Pre-owned Stats Show Disappointment, and Hope

It remains a buyer’s market, but just barely, and 2017 could be the year the balance shifts.

TNA Releases Towbarless Tug for Up To Midsize Jets

Electric tug also works on helicopters and tailwheel aircraft
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CAA Partners with World Fuel on International Services

Contract fuel customers can now access WFS’s dedicated internet and phone support network for more than 2,050 locations.
Airports

NJ Airport Offers Free Intro Flights to Local Youth

Up and Coming Monmouth County Executive (KBLM) partners with flight school on free lessons for township kids aged eight to 17.

TBM 900 to Get G1000NXi; 2016 Delivery Stats

Turboprop singles will have updated avionics; while North America dominated the delivery schedule for last year.
Airports

New Jersey’s Solberg Airport Keeps Winning in Court

Latest ruling grants legal fee reimbursement from township over unfair zoning ordinance

Cirrus Delivers First Vision Jet

Arkansas real estate developer takes keys; Cirrus opens Duluth "finishing center" as part of the festivities
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XOJet Partners with Etihad Airways on Joint Services

Passengers from both companies will receive special benefits
Aircraft

Global 7000 First Flight Signals Program Progress

After a two-year hiatus, the ultra-long-range bizjet is back on track for 2018 service entry.
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Rotorcraft

Caribbean's Nevis Island Now Has Helicopter Service

The Nevis Tourism Authority has partnered with Caribbean Helicopters to link with Antigua via 20-minute weekend flights
Rotorcraft

Life Flight Network To Take Two More AW119Kx Rotorcraft

EMS providers fleet will increase to 21 Leonardo aircraft by year end
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Jeppesen Updates Charts; Offers Dispatcher Training

eppesen is promoting a pair of new initiatives here at the NBAA show. First, the Boeing subsidiary has enhanced its standard instrument departure (SID)

Thales Introduces FlytLINK Global Connectivity Platform

System will operate with current Iridium network, then transfer to Next satellite network in 2018.
Training and Workforce

Flight Research Introes High-Mach Upset Training

The Mojave, Calif., company has added upset recognition and recovery training in a Northtop F-5 fighter jet.
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Training and Workforce

FlyRight Donating a King Air 350 Type Rating Course to Able Flight

FlyRight donating a King Air 350 type rating course to Able Flight
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Accidents

Pence Uninjured in La Guardia Runway Overrun

The vice presidential candidate's Boeing 737 traveled through the arrestor bed on LGA's Runway 22.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint at Work on 777-200LR Luxury Air Yacht

Crystal AirCruises will deploy the Boeing on two-, three- and four-week cruises to exotic locations.
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Aircraft

Lam's Modified Wing Boosts Columbia Performance

The modified wing, the LAM Aero System, improves performance the company claims.
Aircraft

Beechcraft Honors U.S. Bonanza Society with Custom G36

Paint and interior commemorate 50th year of the aircraft owners’ group.
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