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Bombardier, CAE Ink Training Deal

CAE will provide CRJ training at eight global locations.

Embraer, SkyWest Sign Parts Supply Deal

Ten-year agreement includes more than 160 repairable part numbers

Manufacturers Must Prove Commercial UAS Flight Safety Says FAA

At “Civilian Applications for UAS” workshop attendees question agency progress in opening NAS to commercial UAS operations.
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NTSB Recommends Weather Forecast Improvements

Improved weather briefings should deliver better information to pilots.

Flying LPV Approaches Outside the U.S. Can Be Complex

Unlike U.S. flight operations, European LPV approaches demand additional paperwork.

Jon Beatty Takes Over at Flight Safety Foundation

New FSF CEO continues push on go-arounds and data sharing.
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Software Lets Pilots Open Up About Safety

Real-time anonymous polling system captures impressive audience insights.

NTSB Explains the Upcoming Cockpit Monitoring Guide

Poor cockpit monitoring skills is a problem that has yet to be solved, according to NTSB member Robert Sumwalt.

Aero Med Resumes EMS Service

EMS operator voluntarily grounded its helicopters.

NTSB to Hold Ag-Operations Safety Meeting

Safety meeting will discuss results of a special investigative report on agricultural operations.

FAA Warns of Unapproved Parts

Potentially bogus parts were originally manufactured for Boeing.

Three Dead in Ghana Helicopter Crash

One person miss in helicopter crash.

FSF Calls for Aircraft Monitoring Meeting

Malaysian disappearance spurs talk about better flight tracking.

Spectators Far Removed from Florida UAV Demonstration

As companies and universities flew their fixed- and rotary-wing models, spectators watched on screens installed in a tent nearby.
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International Operations

Operating safely and sanely on the border of chaos

International Operations

Operating safely and sanely on the border of chaos
Aircraft

Airbus Orders for April Dominated by AA Shift

Airbus took orders for 78 airplanes in April, while Boeing collected orders for 70.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Rolls Out Heavy-lift CH-53K Helicopter

The mostly composite helicopter–dubbed the “King Stallion”–will fly by year-end, with operational service expected in 2019.
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Charter & Fractional

Rising Charter Demand Driven by Light and Midsize Jets

Projected demand in Europe will rise by between 93 and 157 points, with the strongest aircraft category likely to be midsize business jets.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Part 135 Operators Flying To EU Snared by New Law

Authorization is single process for all operators flying to the 28 EU states, EU overseas territories and the four European Free Trade Association states.

Cessna Citation X+ Certification Pending

Flight testing of the super-midsize jet concluded in late April.
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European Business Aviation Flying Continues Climb

There were 52,931 business aviation flights in Europe in March, a 22-percent month-over-month increase and a 2.1-percent year-over-year rise.
Safety

NTSB Wants More Comprehensive Weather Info for Pilots

Recommendations are based on NTSB accident investigations involving aircraft encountering weather conditions.

FlightSafety and Satcom Direct Team on Satcom Training

Curriculum delves into the inner workings of aircraft communications equipment, including how the satellite functions.

BBA Aviation Sees Recovery of Business Aviation in North America

Business and general aviation movements in North America were up 4 percent in the first quarter.
Charter & Fractional

1Q Revenues Soar at NetJets, FlightSafety

NetJets revenues reflected increased sales of fractional aircraft, while FlightSafety’s increase was thanks to increased simulator training activity.

Asian Bizav Group Wraps Up Roadshow

The four workshops advanced the goal of increasing business aviation safety enhancements and developments in Asia.
Charter & Fractional

Elit’Avia Obtains Aircraft Operator Certificate from Malta

Elit’Avia has a fleet of 15 aircraft that serves clients worldwide.

SriLankan Airlines Targets India With One World Connection

SriLankan Airlines is modernising its fleet to carry more feeder traffic in and out of India.
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