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As 737 Max 9 Enters Flight Test, Boeing Weighs Case for Max 10

Company touts its flawless approach to rollout and flight testing of the Max 9, but what comes next?
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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Caravans STC'd with Lithium-ion Battery

The STC allows operators of Caravans equipped with Blackhawk Modifications engine upgrades to install the True Blue Power lithium-ion battery.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Studying Blue Edge Blade on H225

Airbus Helicopters is studying installing the revolutionary Blue Edge rotor blades on its H225 medium-lift helicopter.
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Justin Ryan, Charlie Johnson Join Tamarack Aerospace

Ryan formerly was president of BendixKing, while Johnson formerly was president and COO of Cessna.
Aircraft

Russia Drops Plans for a Strategic Air Tanker

Rather than convert some Il-96 freighters, the air force will rely on smaller new and existing Il-78s.
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Aircraft

Israel Secures Huge Missile Contracts in India

After a joint development, IAI will supply new surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army and Navy worth $2 billion.
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Aircraft

Report: Air Ambulance Ops Face Medicaid Shortfall

Medicare reimbursement of air ambulance services has clearly lagged costs, according to the report.
Avionics

Eagle Cap Simplifies Charts Layers in Aviation Apps

Eagle Cap Software's Aviation Charting Service will greatly simplify creating map-based aviation software applications.
Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max 9 Completes First Flight

Maiden mission comes a week ahead of schedule
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Aircraft

U.S. Drops 'Mother of All Bombs' on ISIS Tunnel Complex

The Air Force Research Laboratory developed the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast conventional bomb in 2003 but it was never used.
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Embraer Deliveries Decline in First Quarter of 2017

While Embraer delivered 18 commercial jets and 15 executive jets, the company’s firm order backlog amassed $19.2 billion by March 31.
FBOs

Jet Aviation's Third Seletar Hangar on Track for Completion

The new structure will bring the location's aircraft storage to more than 120,000 sq ft.
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Avionics

First Egnos-aided Approach Lands in Germany

The first "passenger aircraft" to fly a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) approach in Germany was a NetJets Phenom 300.
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Regulations and Government

Aruba Aircraft Registry Sees Increased Asia Interest

With several customers in the region, the P4 registry is making its first trip to ABACE.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up Amber Aviation To Provide Bizjet Management Services

The company is planning to offer an array of tailored services, including a fly-sharing program.

Down-Route Adds Singapore Office

The web-based hotel and expense management system provider makes its first foray into Asia.

Skyplan Opens New Office in Tokyo

Indian company has a strategic plan to expand throughout the Asia Pacific region.
ATC

Pathway for Transfer of Chinese Airspace in the Works

New regulations that will facilitate the transfer of airspace from military to civilian control are anticipated by year-end.
FBOs

WingsOverAsia Signs Pact with Air BP, RocketRoute

WOA and RocketRoute will highlight their services, while Air BP will support the effort with technical sessions.
Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Expands Global Fleet

The Singapore-based charter operator, the world’s first operator of Ka-band-equipped Global 6000s, has added another to its fleet.
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FBOs

World Fuel Expands FlyBuys Rewards Program in Asia Pacific

Hawker Pacific and Deer Jet become newest Air Elite Diamond Service locations and will participate in FlyBuys.

AsBAA, Avic Join Forces To Promote Bizav in China

AsBAA and Avic are signing a four-year cooperative agreement during AsBAA Discovery, student careers day.
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Aircraft

Flat LAAD Show Reflects Brazil's Economic and Political Woes

The Latin American Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) event was affected by the region’s economic problems.
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FBOs

Ross Long Beach FBO Cleared For Washington DCA Access

DCA Gateway approval is granted by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Delivers Smooth Ride In Test Flight

The anti-vibration system makes the light single feel like a large single or light twin.
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Rotorcraft

China's Hubei Tongcheng Orders Pair of Bell 505s

Chinese operator will use helicopters for crop spraying.
Aircraft

Major Pieces of Airbus BelugaXL Hit the Road

Three fuselage panels arrive in Toulouse following five-night trek from Spain
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA, Pentagon Prohibit Drone Flights Over U.S. Military Sites

The FAA action to prevent drone flights over 133 military facilities is the first time it has instituded drone-specific airspace restrictions.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saudi Arabia Buying and Building Chinese Armed Drones

Big new deals follow previous imports by the Kingdom; other countries also buying Chinese UCAVs to avoid Western export restrictions.
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Charter & Fractional

Metrojet Brings In Industry Vets as Leadership Transitions

Gary Dolski will head up the aircraft charter and management business, while Alden Zhang will steer the development of an AOC in Shanghai.