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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

French Drone Company, Utility Demonstrate 3G Flight Control

Delair-Tech and utility company RTE said they flew a small fixed-wing drone beyond visual line-of-sight for a distance of 30 miles.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Morphing into Regional Provider

Continued losses prompt restructuring.
Aircraft

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry
FBOs

Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford Opens Renovated Facility

The major upgrades are the first for the facility since it opened at the New England gateway in 1984.
Regulations and Government

WTO’s Latest Ruling a Mixed Bag for Boeing, Airbus

Both companies claim victory in long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and EU
Rotorcraft

Kaman Delivering First New-production K-Max

The first aircraft is scheduled to be handed over in July.
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Aircraft

Pentagon: China Is 'Closing the Gap' in Air Power with U.S.

New developments slowly erode the technical advantage the U.S. military enjoys, the Pentagon states in annual China report to Congress.
Rotorcraft

Early Tiltrotor Pioneer Lynn Dies

He began his career with Bell in 1950.
Training and Workforce

DaVinci Institute To Present at NBAA Flight Attendant Confab

DaVinci Flight Training Institute, which will open its Ft. Lauderdale facility this summer, will participate as a gold level sponsor and presenter.
Aircraft

Textron Delivers 2,000th CJ Family Aircraft

The CJ family, including the current-production Citation M2, CJ3+ and CJ4, has reached nearly five million flight hours.
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Regulations and Government

Chao Vows To Work with GA To Assuage ATC Reform Fears

Chao also expressed need to work with Congress on protections for rural communities.

WingX: Bizav Activity in Europe Continues Climb

There were 77,068 business aircraft departures in Europe last month, a 3.3 percent increase from a year ago and the “busiest month so far this year.”

U.S. Bizav Flying Sees ‘Substantial Increase’ in May

According to Argus data, business aircraft operations in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada soared 6.5 percent year-over-year in May 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications

IS&S Earns STC for PC-12 Autothrottle

The Non-FADEC system offers automatic power settings and protection from over torque and over temperture situations.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Acquires Dallas-based Competitor Rise

Under the transition to the Surf Air brand, Rise will phase out its current fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350s and replace it with Pilatus PC-12s.
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Aircraft

Residual Values To Drop for Non-ADS-B-equipped Aircraft

Owners of business aircraft that are not ADS-B-compliant or in the queue to have equipment installed risk seeing already depressed residual values fall.
Airlines

Unanswered Questions over Electronics Ban Irk IATA

Association DG Alexandre de Juniac criticizes governments for failure to consult with industry
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Gains FAA Certification

The helicopter now holds approvals from three agencies and expects a fourth shortly.
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Airlines

Air India Privatization Back on Government’s Agenda

While debts at national carrier mount, ministers consider alternative ownership
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Aircraft

Boeing Makes The Case For Its New Midsize Airplane

Consultations with 57 airlines convince airframer to pursue two-member family occupying a capacity range of 220 to 270 seats
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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
Regulations and Government

U.S. House Dems Offer Alternative to Independent ATC

The House plan was introduced as Senate Commerce Committee members expressed skepticism over the White House reform proposal.
ATC

NATA Members Hit Capitol Hill To Oppose ATC Reform

This week’s visits “could be the last general aviation group to speak with” lawmakers before they see a draft of a new FAA bill.
Avionics

Duncan Names New Aftermarket Program Administrator

Scott McKenzie will assume responsibility for the company's after market warranty programs on avionics from Honeywell, Rockwell Collins and Universal.
Regulations and Government

ATC Reorg Seen As Long Shot, But Bizav Girds for Fight

NATA president Marty Hiller warns that what is going on in the White House and with reauthorization "could change the landscape of general aviation."
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Adds Canada to HondaJet Approvals

The aircraft also has received certifications in the U.S., Europe and Mexico.
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Relocate to VIP Terminal at DWC

Set to open this fall, the new location will be six times larger than the company's current digs at the airport's main terminal building.
Aircraft

Quest's Float Kodiak To Tour U.S.

The tour comes as the Quest has expanded its international reach.

L-3 Wescam Offers Quick-fit ISR Consoles

Imagery from the company’s sensor and targeting turrets can be actioned onboard.
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Aircraft

ATR Creates Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter Unit

Appoints company finance veteran Karine Guenan to lead the division
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