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FAA To Hold Meetings on San Diego Airspace Redo

Three meetings in late June will solicit input from users and interested parties
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Names JetCity as Asia Pacific Dealer

U.S. manufacturer taps Australian firm for business jet support in Asia Pacific.
Charter & Fractional

Asia Charter Demand Still Rising, But With Fluctuations

Online charter marketplace Avinode tracks requests for charter bookings.
Maintenance and Modifications

RBR To Install LoPresti Lighting on Business Aircraft

Dallas shop will focus on Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream and King Air installations
Aircraft

Argus Numbers Show U.S. Bizav Traffic Still on the Rise

March was better than February; and 2016 is better than 2015
Rotorcraft

Garmin Adds GTN650/750 Helicopter Features

Available for new and existing customers, features include WireAware, FastFind and simplified frequency entry
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation’s New Macau Maintenance Base Set to Open

The new facility in Macau will be an authorized service center for Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac Stays Busy Across Service Portfolio

Amac Aerospace has wide capabilities, encompassing aircraft completions, refurbishments and maintenance.
Aircraft

Airbus Logs First Asian ACJ319neo Sale

Unnamed buyer is upgrading from a large-cabin business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Bundles CMS Upgrade with 96-month Service

It's now easier to update the cabin entertainment system on 300-series Challengers
Aircraft

Embraer 2015 Results As Expected for Bizjet Division

Projections for FY2016 call for slight uptick across commercial and executive jet divisions

Aerox Displays Kevlar-based Medical Oxygen Tanks and Hardware

Maine-based company touts lightweight and adaptability of its systems.

APG Avionics Shows Controp’s Systems

The company’s camera systems are geared toward the rescue market.
Rotorcraft

Esterline Wins Contracts for Chinese New-design Helicopters

Canadian company also secures deals on German military rotorcraft
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Updates TH180 Forced Landing and Program Status

Test instrumentation may have malfunctioned, disconnecting engine from drive train

Insurance Provider Takes ASI as New Name

Reflecting a wider range of clients, Aviation Specialty Insurance also adds underwriters.
Rotorcraft

Florida Sheriff Department Takes Third Airbus H125

Single-engine helicopter will be used in a variety of roles.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Donates Parts to Aeronautical Tech School

More than 3,000 items will help train future aeronautical professionals
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Celebrates 1 Million Hours With USCG

In 10 years, the Coast Guard has operated Arriel turboshafts in its MH-65 Dolphin fleet
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Maintenance and Modifications

UTC Wins Support Contract for SIA A350s

UTC Aerospace Systems has won a 12-year “CARE” agreement from Singapore Airlines A350s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Moog Inks 12-year Deal with SIA

Flight Control product manufacturer will support A350 fleet

Singapore Cargo Saves with UTC’s Freighter Turntable

Lower weight, higher efficiency and ease of maintenance promise make cargo loading less of a headache

AAR, Vision Systems sign MoU on Electronically Dimmable Window marketing

Agreement targets commercial airline market as well as business aircraft retrofits.
Rotorcraft

Rostvertol Enhances Military and Civil Offerings

New models of legacy airframes take advantage of advances in technology
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Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Taps Exec Aero for Central Florida TBM Service

Orlando-based MRO is ideally situated for the task
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GainJet Adds Mission Flexibility with B737 Aux Tanks

Up to 2,700 gallons’ capacity can be added or removed without special equipment
FBOs

College Senior Develops FBO Fuel-order Software

Digitizing the fueling process should lead to fewer errors and miscommunication.
Aircraft

AIN Has Full Coverage of Russia’s JetExpo Show

Turn to AIN for all the news from Russia’s international business aviation event
Maintenance and Modifications

Absolute Buys CSS, Consolidating Beech and Cessna in South Africa

Mirroring the consolidation of Textron Aviation, South African company melds Beech and Cessna brands.
Airports

Reynolds Jet Takes Over Former Procter & Gamble Hangar 4

Charter/management firm will offer upgraded and expanded “boutique” services to its clients.
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