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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Insurance Premiums Continue Ascent

As the pendulum continues to swing further toward a hard aviation insurance market, business aircraft operators should plan on more premium increases.
Safety

COVID-19 Prompts BBD Aircraft Cleaning Advisory

The advisory offers procedures for disinfecting an aircraft that's traveled to a region affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Rotorcraft

Aviation Leaders Praise HAI's Matt Zuccaro

Aviation leaders praise HAI's Zuccaro as patriot, professional, friend.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Seek Comprehensive Overview of Green Efforts

Reps. Larsen, Davids, and Schrier are seeking to develop a database of all the sustainability initiatives in aviation and a report on their effectiveness.
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans To Certify Electric Anti-Torque

Noise pollution prompted Bell to begin working on its electrically distributed anti-torque (EDAT) system.
Aircraft

Dassault Reports Strong 2019, Preps Future Falcon

French group Dassault performed well in 2019 mainly thanks to export orders for its Rafale fighter.
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Airlines

Oman Launches 'National Aviation Strategy 2030'

OAG planning sixfold increase in aviation's contribution to GDP by end of decade
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Airports

Skyportz, Arup Advance Plans for eVTOL Infrastructure

Property developers In Australia are being encouraged to build rooftop landing sites that will be ready to receive eVTOL aircraft when these are approved.
Aircraft

Azerbaijan Buys the M-346 as Caucasus Stand-off Continues

Since Armenia occupied a portion of Azerbaijani territory in the 1990s, the two countries have fought a number of skirmishes along the de facto border.
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FutureFlight

Plans Advance For eVTOL Ground Infrastructure in Australia

Ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz and planning group Arup are working on plans to develop landing sites on existing buildings.
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Aircraft

China Eastern’s OTT Airlines Becomes C919 Launch Operator

The Chinese state-owned airline’s new subsidiary will fly Comac products exclusively.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Grounds Aircraft and Freezes Hiring on Virus Effect

Air France and KLM also are taking cost-cutting measures to compensate for the loss in revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Rotorcraft

First Executive Mi-38 Helicopter Delivered

Russian Helicopters has delivered the first serial produced Mi-38 helicopter with a new, ten passenger “highly comfortable” executive cabin.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Aerospace Goes on the Block

Piaggio Aero Industries and subsidiary Piaggio Aviation is officially on the block and hopes to find a buyer and close the deal by year-end.
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Rotorcraft

India and the U.S. Agree on Major Helicopter Deal

The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.
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Aircraft

UK/Australia F-35 Software Lab Opens

The UK and Australia have joined forces to develop Mission Data Files for their F-35 fleets.
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Airlines

Delta Moves to Cut Service to Korea Due to Virus Concerns

The U.S. major airline plans to completely suspend service to Seoul from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Rotorcraft

Former HAI President Zuccaro Flies West

Matthew S. Zuccaro, the immediate past president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), has died.
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GAMA Promotes Martin, Joyner, Adds To Govt Affairs Team

Kyle Martin is now v-p European affairs and Amanda Joyner managing director of government affairs for GAMA, while Marc Ehudin joins the association.
Regulations and Government

FAA Rule Targets Enhanced Pilot Professionalism

Part 121 carries and certain 135/91K operators would need to update training requirements for PICs under the FAA rule.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Ramps Up with Bombardier Asia Expansion

Flying Colours Corp. PTE is working to double its employment at Bombardier's Singapore service center, which is expanding by 330,00 sq ft.
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FBOs

Signature Expands Its Select Program

Signature Flight Support has expanded its industry-leading FBO network with the addition of two new locations to its Signature Select program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Revives AOG Effort with TEAM Concept

Embraer Executive Jets has established Technical Experts in Aviation Maintenance at four, company-owned service centers for AOG support.
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Accidents

Bryant's Widow Files L.A. Helo Crash Suit

Vanessa Bryant claims helicopter operator and pilot were negligent.

Matthew Zuccaro, Former HAI President, Dies at 70 - AIN

Matthew Zuccaro, Former HAI President, Dies at 70 - AIN
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Rotorcraft

Meet the U.S. Navy’s New Training Helicopter, the Leonardo TH-119 - AIN

Meet the U.S. Navy’s New Training Helicopter, the Leonardo TH-119 - AIN
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Avionics

GTN 650/750Xi Certified for Variety of Helicopters

Slide-in replacement with Garmin's new GTN 650Xi/750Xi units is now available for select helicopter models.
Airlines

UK Set to Accept EU Cargo Security Rules Post-Brexit

A planned alignment of security protocols will ensure that cargo can continue flying to and from the EU without disruption from 2021.
Aircraft

Daher Adds More Safety, Interior Features in 2020 TBMs

Daher is rolling out new features for its 2020 TBM 910 and 940, with the focus once again on safety enhancements and cabin improvements.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down

Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.