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Training and Workforce

APS Breaks Ground on New Mesa HQ Complex

Aviation Performance Solutions broke ground on a new 25,000-sq-ft headquarters and 40,000-sq-ft support facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport .
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Aircraft

Boeing Maneuvers To Head Off WTO Sanctions

The U.S. airframer asked Washington State lawmakers to rescind tax breaks to comply with WTO rules.
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ATC

AIM Revisions Clarify Pilot Options on Approaches

Revisions to the FAA's AIM clarifies “approach category” and its application in determining the appropriate straight-in or circling minima on an approach.
Airlines

Virus Outbreak Prompts Relaxation of '80/20' Slot Rule

According to IATA, the coronavirus situation calls for a justified non-use of slots and airlines should not lose their grandfather rights.
Maintenance and Modifications

Engine STC Gives New Life to Old Hueys

Trinity Aviation Services has acquired the STC to install the 1,679-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67D engine into the Bell UH-1H.
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Aircraft

First Be-200 Intended for Russian Navy Takes Flight

Beriev’s latest Be-200 is painted in Navy colors, but there is some doubt as to whether the type has been ordered by the defense ministry.
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RSAF Chief: Upgraded F-16s, Maritime Patrol and New UAVs

Singapore’s air force chief, Major General Kelvin Khong, spoke to AIN about upcoming RSAF programs.
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Airports

Michigan Airport Exec Sentenced on Fraud Conviction

A former Michigan airport executive has received a lengthy prison term for his role in a multi-year fraud scheme.
Avionics

Garmin Pilot Flight Planning Gains New Capabilities

The new features in the Garmin Pilot EFB app help make it more closely match the interface with installed Garmin avionics.
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Aircraft

Elliott Aviation Installs 10th Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit

Elliott Aviation has completed its 10th Garmin G5000 retrofit installation in a Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Earns Honeywell Component MRO Nod

Duncan Aviation has received approval from Honeywell to provide repair, overhaul and exchanges on its parts and components.
Aircraft

Praetor Twins Boost Embraer Bizjet Deliveries

Embraer deliveries were also pushed higher in 2019 by the Legacy 450, 500, and 650.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Congress Keeps Spotlight on Aviation Workforce Issues

Congress needs to do more to help address future workforce needs as the numbers remain daunting, House lawmakers agree.

Business and General Aviation Industry Billings Soar

GAMA reports that the industry billings of $23.51 billion was the highest since 2015 and business jet shipments of 809 is more than seen in a decade.
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Aircraft

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line - AIN

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line - AIN
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ATC

Nav Canada Rate Increase Upheld by National Arbitrator

Higher fees that recently went into effect for users of ATC services in Canada have been upheld by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Launches Plane Simple Ka/Ku-band Antennas

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple antenna system provides a modular connectivity system compatible that can adapt to future technological developments.

HAI Foundation's McKay Takes Helm of WAI

Allison McKay becomes only the second person to lead WAI, succeeding the organization's founder, Peggy Chabrian, who recently retired.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Partnership Offers Boost to Flightdocs' Offerings

The partnership with Portside gives Flightdocs Enterprise customers access to billing and reporting and analytics tools.
Aircraft

Viking Air Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Viking Aerospace celebrated 10 years since the first flight of its first production aircraft of the restarted Twin Otter line.
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Aviation Advances: Addressing Rising AOG Levels Related to Aircraft Technology Advances

We need to consider where the industry is in terms of the large transport aircraft development cycle.
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Avionics

Avionics Sales Top $3 Billion in 2019

More than half of sales were for retrofits, the Aircraft Electronics Association reported in its 2019 year-end Avionics Market Report.
Aircraft

SilkAir To Merge with Singapore Airlines

SIA plans to integrate the operations of narrowbody subsidiary SilkAir by early next year.
Aircraft

Bizav To Become Sole Focus of Bombardier

Bombardier's proposed sale of its Transportation unit to Alstom will significantly reduce its debt and leave the sole focus on its Business Aircraft unit.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter Launches Southeast Asia Urban Air Mobility Feasibility Study With App Provider Grab

The study may lead to the companies jointly launching eVTOL air taxi services.
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FutureFlight

ASX Partners With Spirit AeroSystems to Produce the Mobi-One eVTOL Aircraft

Experienced aerostructures group Spirit will provide design, manufacturing and type certification support
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Aircraft

Repair Cost Inflation: What Is Going On?

How big is the problem and what are its causes?
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Aircraft

U.S. Ups Import Duty Rate on New Airbus Aircraft

The EU and the UK call for a negotiated solution on the long-running dispute over subsidies to large aircraft programs.
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Fly Victor, RocketRoute Parent Files for Administration

Bringing together Fly Victor and RocketRoute has failed and both companies are now for sale.
Aircraft

Spirit Partners with ASX To Develop Mobi-One eVTOL

ASX is set to launch a Series A funding round after announcing a partnership with leading aerostructures group Spirit AeroSystems.