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Safety

ICAO Punts on Airspace Risk Assessment

The agency’s limitations in this role have been “revealed” since launching its conflict zone information repository after the 2014 downing of flight MH17.
Safety

FSF Releases Second Aviation Safety Toolkit

GSIP was launched in October 2014 to study how aviation safety data are used and to produce toolkits that can be used by aircraft operators.
Airlines

African Airlines Face Slew of Pilot Recruitment Challenges

Dearth of properly trained flight crew raises safety concerns
Aircraft

Myanmar MiG-29 Upgrade Revealed: Will Malaysia Follow?

Low-cost mods retain the fighter’s original radar, but offer airframe lifetime extensions.
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Accidents

Citation X Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Salt Lake City

While parked at Salt Lake CIty Airport, the Citation X suffered wing damage when it was struck by a pickup truck heading to another part of the airport.
Airports

Slots To Be Required for Bizav at Toronto Pearson

Arrival and departure slots for business and general aviation operations being enacted at Toronto airport during runway rehabilitation project.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G500 Readying for Service Entry This Year

Five flying test aircraft have accrued 2,600 hours in more than 600 flights.
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Regulations and Government

New China Plan Targets Genav Growth in Four Regions

The plan involves efforts to improve efficiency, services and regulations in the Northeastern, Eastern, Northwest and Xinjiang regions.
Safety

Neurological Device Holds Promise for UPRT Training

Three-axis rotational apparatus can accurately recreate upset conditions.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Aims for H130 Sales in Malaysia

Company v-p sees potential for the H130 light single helicopter in corporate, private and tourism operations in the region
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Airlines

Bombardier Flies C Series Demo from London City to New York

Airframer expects EASA approval for LCY steep approach in second quarter
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Rotorcraft

FDM Mandate for EMS To Yield Meaningful Data for Operators

With enough data in hand, organizations can transform their culture.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific's Malaysian MRO Gets Dassault Nod

The location at Kuala Lumpur, marks the second Hawker Pacific facility in the region to earn that authorization.
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Airlines

Electronics Ban Raises Questions at European Commission

EC calls for security coordination meeting in Brussels
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Rotorcraft

Apache Multi-year Contract Saves $330 Million, Boeing Says

The manufacturer will provide 244 remanufactured AH-64Es to the U.S. Army over five years, and 24 new-build E-models to Saudi Arabia.
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Airports

FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA

Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.
Security

Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban

According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.
Airlines

European Aviation Looks To ‘Preserve’ Single Market After Brexit

Nine aviation associations in Europe have issued a joint statement backing the EU and reiterating its huge benefits for aviation.
Regulations and Government

FAA Regulatory Board To Address Consistency Concerns

FAA released an order outlining the procedures for the RCCB, which is designed to address long-held concerns about inconsistent regulatory interpretations.
Airports

London City Jet Centre Launches Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
Aircraft

Malaysian Hawks To Be Upgraded

The single-seat Mk208 light attack version will be renewed by BAE Systems in partnership with Airod.
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Turbine Aircraft, Ops Driving Gains in New FAA Forecast

The general aviation fleet is expected to increase a modest 0.1 percent a year through 2037, with turbine deliveries offsetting a drop in piston aircraft.
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Safety

LOC-I, Runway Excursions Top NBAA's 2017 Safety List

Topics were identified via a data-driven review by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.
Airlines

AAPA Projects Positive Asia Outlook but Geopolitics a Concern

Tightening immigration policies stand to thwart growth in demand for air travel
Rotorcraft

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology
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Avionics

Send Solutions STCs Iridium Satcom in Citation X

The satcom system provides text and voice capability.
Avionics

EASA Approves Garmin ADS-B Transponders

The European approval covers panel- and remote-mount transponders.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Earns Hong Kong G650 Maintenance Authorization

The approval will allow the location to work on G650s registered in China, Macau and Hong Kong, including the six under its own management.
FBOs

Meridian Gets Global Family Maintenance Approval

The Teterboro-based service provider, adds to its roster of large cabin operational specifications, and increases its hangar space at the same time
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Its First GIV Fans-1/A Upgrade

The upgrade enables G-IV operators to comply with international mandates.