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Editor's Note 
 
The Wings team is in Las Vegas this week for the NBAA's annual conference, including a large static display at Henderson Executive Airport featuring some of the most advanced business jets on the planet. Early news from the show is included below.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
News 
 
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Bombardier starts manufacturing the Global 8000

Manufacturing of major structural components for the first Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities.


Skyservice breaks ground in Napa

Skyservice Business Aviation broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot FBO and hangar complex at the Napa County Airport.


Airbus to lay off 2,500 as it tries to turn around its space and defense division

European aircraft maker said it was laying off 2,500 workers as it tries to turnaround defense and space.


New Zealand airport imposes cuddle cap with 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs

Travellers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick with farewells.


Garmin launches G3000 PRIME

G3000 PRIME leverages cutting edge technologies to enhance safety potential and efficiency.


Japan, UK and Italy to expedite next-generation fighter jet

Defense ministers agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet.


Boeing faces new FAA review as key supplier plans temporary furloughs due to strike

Boeing's biggest supplier of aircraft components said it will temporarily furlough 700 workers.


 
 
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Two plead guilty to B.C. murder of former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik

Two men charged in the killing of former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a British Columbia court. » 
 
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Troubled Boeing signals it may raise up to $25 billion to shore up finances

Boeing signalled last week that it could raise up to US$25 billion in new stock or debt to shore up its balance sheet after years of heavy losses. » 
 
 
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2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state

Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet have been declared dead. » 

Million Air Dallas’ International Services ramp to open this November

Million Air Dallas is set to open its new services ramp on November 15, 2024. » 

Airbus report points to growing focus on SAF in business aviation

Airbus released new report surrounding the potential of sustainable aviation fuel in business aviation. » 

2 German pilots killed when WWII-era airplane crashes after takeoff in southern Finland

World War II-era airplane crashed and caught fire in southern Finland minutes after takeoff. » 

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 1.3% to $69.4B

Sales of aerospace products and parts rose 7.3 per cent in August. » 

5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near Washington

Transportation Department tentatively awarded room for five new daily long-haul flights at Ronald Reagan. » 

US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight

German airline Lufthansa fined US$4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers. » 

 
Events 
 
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NBAA-BACE 2024

October 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Careers in Aviation Expo, West

October 29, 2024
Location: Edmonton, AB
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Canadian Aerospace Summit

November 5 – 6, 2024
Location:Ottawa, ON
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ATAC 90th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 5 – 7, 2024
Location: Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
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