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Maintenance and Modifications

Red Aviation Acquires DFW Instrument

The company continues its North Texas expansion.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MAGnificent Receives STC Validation in Canada

The MAGnificient interior offers several layout options.
Regulations and Government

Thailand Takes Steps to Overhaul Aviation Sector

Divides Department of Civil Aviation into two new authorities
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Aerospace's Active Winglets Nearing Approval

Company expects European approval soon, FAA STC by Q2 next year.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

CAC, OFPSI Team on Aircraft Interiors Protection

AeroProtect, the team's first offering, shields interior components from damage during production, shipping and installation.
Accidents

Otter Crashed after Takeoff from Lake in Night VMC

Of the 10 people aboard, three passengers died and the ATP-rated pilot and four passengers sustained serious injuries
Regulations and Government

Congress To Consider Six-month FAA Extension

Temporary measure will provide time for congressional leaders to hash out agreement on long-term bill.
Aircraft

Textron Rolls Out 2,500th Caravan

Bering Air will take delivery of the 2,500th Caravan after paint and interior work is completed.
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Rotorcraft

Egypt Orders KA-52 Combat Helos, Considers MiG-35s

Helicopters may be stationed on Mistral class landing ships originally intended for Russia, but supplied to Egypt instead.
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Charter & Fractional

$115 Million Capital Injection Boosts Wheels Up

Fresh investment in private flight provider Wheels Up will boost expansion in the U.S. and Europe.
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Safety

APS Joins USAIG’s Performance Vector Safety Initiative

USAIG will cover the tuition for one pilot to attend the course at APS’s Phoenix or Dallas locations.
Aircraft

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Fly First Tanker-Configured KC-46A

The first flight of a full KC-46A tanker accomplishes a key milestone in the Air Force's decision to start building the new mission aircraft.
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Safety

ACSF's Safety Program Now Covers All of Contiguous U.S.

Participation in the program provides valuable safety data that can identify trends and correct unsafe actions before an accident.
Airports

New Cold-temperature Restricted Airport List Takes Effect

The new list includes some additions as well as some deletions.
Safety

DOT’s IG To Audit FAA Oversight of Flight Deck Safety

Recent incidents prompt request for investigation into mitigating the risk of pilots acting dangerously.
Charter & Fractional

Germany's FAI Expands To Deal With Growing Demand

Charter and maintenance group FAI is adding a new hangar at its Nuremberg, Germany, headquarters.
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ATC

Pope Francis Gets Presidential TFR Treatment

The size of the Temporary Flight Restrictions erected for Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S. raises questions: why such elevated security?
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Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Pilots on Logging Instrument Approaches

The Info details the parameters for a pilot to log an instrument approach procedure for currency.
Airlines

ICAO Work Group Recommends Tracking Deadline Extension

The Normal Aircraft Tracking Implementation Initiative recommends November 2018 as the date to track aircraft at 15-minute intervals.
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ATC

NASA Tests New Traffic Planning App Aboard Avanti

The Piaggio Avanti tests helped clear the way for a more formal three-year test program of the Traffic Aware Planner application.
Aircraft

New Supersonic Age in Flight Coming, Says Aerion Chief

Company developing the Mach 1.5+ AS2 supersonic business jet, which is now expected to be certified in 2023.
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AsBAA Organizes Inaugural Awards Charity Event

The association is collecting nominations in 10 categories to "celebrate the best of our industry" in Asia Pacific.
FBOs

Signature To Acquire Rival Landmark in Blockbuster Deal

The transaction, if approved would be the largest FBO chain purchase in history
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Aircraft

Boeing To Build 737 Completions Plant in China

Series of deals includes orders for 300 Boeing jets
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WAI To Hold "Girls in Aviation Day" on Saturday

Girls ages eight to 16 and their families can participate in hands-on aviation activities and tours, intro flights and inspirational speakers.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Fleet Ambulance Ops Subject of Proposed AC

Proposed AC is primarily applicable to Part 135 certificate holders operating 10 or more helicopter air ambulances.
Safety

Using Checklists Alert Is Timely Warning

NASA said its Aviation Safety Reporting System continues to receive a “significant number of incident reports related to checklist errors.”
Accidents

Learjet Operator and Crew Cited in Fatal Midair

Learjet conducted an “unexpected maneuver,” continuing a left-hand turn with an “excessive bank angle despite the loss of visual contact" with the fighter.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

New Dimmable Bizjet Windows Controlled by Gestures

The passenger can set the windows from the clear to the dark position just by moving their hand up or down and side to side.
Aircraft

Embraer Realigns North American Executive Jets Sales

David Armstrong will lead the sales organization, with Ryan Scott steering the Eastern U.S. and Cameron Gowans the Western U.S.