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UTC, Raytheon Tie-up Gets Conditional DOJ Approval

DOJ approval is contingent upon sales of Raytheon’s military airborne radios business, as well as UTC’s GPS and optical systems businesses.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Civil UK Sites Close for One Week Due to Covid-19

British engine maker Rolls-Royce is closing its UK facilities temporarily while focusing on supporting customers, including air freight operations.
Aircraft

Enhanced Phenom 300E Wins Certification Trifecta

Brazil's ANAC, the U.S. FAA, and EASA have all approved the enhanced Phenom 300E that includes upgraded engines, avionics, and interior features.
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Accidents

To Save Helo Crew, SpaceX Dragon Lost in Drop Test

The test article, suspended underneath a helicopter, became unstable during flight and was released by the pilot.
Aircraft

Boeing Rejects Idea of Government Stake as Condition for Aid

Boeing CEO David Calhoun insisted that the company will pursue other financing options if the government requires an ownership stake.
Regulations and Government

FAA Provides Relief from Part 135 Currency Mandates

The agency issued four temporary exemptions from certain training deadlines and protective breathing requirements for Parts 135 and 119.
Airlines

Singapore Airlines Arranges for Major Funding Injection

SIA Group expects to raise as much as S$15 billion in equity and debt funding.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Looking at Leasing T-50s

The U.S. Air Force aims to trial an experiment with new training processes prior to the entry into service of the T-7A Red Hawk.
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Embraer Bizjet Sales Surge in 2019, Deliveries Continue

Embraer Executive Jets revenues jumped 26.5 percent last year, but the company is withholding guidance for 2020 as it faces uncertainty surrounding Covid.
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BBGA Expects Full Bizav Fleet Grounding Soon in UK

British business aviation association thinks there will come a point soon when the fleet is grounded.

Foley: Downturn Will Be 'Softer Blow' for Bizjet OEMs

Bizav analyst Brian Foley argues business jet industry better poised to weather Covid-19 crisis.

Embraer To Make Ventilator Parts To Combat Covid-19

Embraer will manufacture parts for the ventilator/respirator industry under a coalition that aim to increase availability of equipment to combat Covid-19.
Aircraft

EC Decision on Embraer-Boeing Deal Extends to at Least June

Embraer's CEO insists that the deal with Boeing to buy 80 percent of the Brazilian company’s commercial business remains a top priority.
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Aircraft

Aboulafia: Large Bizjet Demand Could Fall 20% in 2020

Large-cabin business jet demand could drop 20 percent this year as a result of Covid-19, while the light and midsize segments could see more modest dips.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Offers Covid-19 Support, Short Aircraft Leases

“Global” business jet operator comes up with ways it can help during the COVID-19 pandemic, including free empty-leg flights for governments.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Relief Bill Sets Aside Billions for Aviation Industry

The Senate unanimously passed the CARES act, which would provide billions in grants and loans to aviation entities and airports.
Aircraft

Australia Celebrates Decade of Super Hornet Operations

Acquired as a “capability gap-filler” to provide airpower between the F-111 and F-35, the F/A-18F has become a valuable and long-term asset for the RAAF.
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Rotorcraft

Bell, Sikorsky Move On To Next Round of Army's FARA Derby

The U.S. Army has selected Bell and Sikorsky to provide prototypes for its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
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Aircraft

Strike Called To Protest Airbus Reopening of Spanish Plants

Spain's CGT union calls for a walkout at five Airbus plants starting March 30.
Regulations and Government

Watchdog: FAA Registry Open to Fraud, Abuse

The Government Accountability Office found the FAA's self-verification system has made it vulnerable to criminal activity.
Avionics

ForeFlight 3D Preview Labels Now Live

The ForeFlight EFB app is now available in Version 12.2, which includes new features such as 3D Preview fix markers and labels.
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Aircraft

Marines F-35C Squadron Declared ‘Safe For Flight’

The award of its SFFOC certificate means that VMFA-314 has completed its type transition phase and can independently work up to operational capability.
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Safety

IBAC Offers Remote Auditing, Workshops for IS-BAO

IBAC's online workshops and temporary remote auditing options have been developed as a means to comply with IS-BAO and IS-BAH registration.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Expands Mobile Mx Capabilities

The MRO provider adds aircraft inspections and due items to its mobile maintenance services.
Training and Workforce

Leonardo To Offer RUAS Training

Leonardo is expanding its training offerings to include rotorcraft UAS.
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Engines

StandardAero Launches Engine Exchange Program

StandardAero's engine exchange program lets owners exchange their engines or purchase replacement engines with less flight time to extend aircraft life.
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Aircraft

Qantas Secures Major Private Funding Facility

The Australian flag carrier uses seven Boeing 787-9s as collateral for a new loan.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe

Under an agreement, DC Aviation Group will perform line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers in Europe and the CIS.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Flying Covid-19 Patients

Bristow Group is transporting suspected Covid-19 patients in specially-configured helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Navy Inducts Kamov Ka-31R

After a long delay, the Russian navy is now operating the Ka-31, the airborne early warning/surface search version of the Ka-27 shipborne ASW helicopter.
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