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FAA Kicks Off Genav, Part 135 Activity Survey

The 42nd Annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey will remain open through July 10 with results anticipated to be posted in January 2021.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing VIP Work Swings Higher for MRO King Aerospace

King Aerospace saw a nearly 38 percent increase in Boeing Business Jets and VVIP work in 2019.
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Charter & Fractional

COVID-19 Brings More Challenges Than Opportunities for Bizav

The COVID-19 epidemic has spurred some increased demand for private charter flights, but it has been hard for the industry to meet this demand.
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Aircraft

2019 Shows Strength Across Bizjet Categories

The Cirrus Vision Jet took the most-delivered crown, Cessna's Latitude become publicly revealed top-delivered twin, and Gulfstream shipments soared.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Innovative UAV Technology Helps Syrian Army Offensive in Idlib

The Russian army is employing small UAVs to find targets and then provide designation for attack by laser-guided shells.
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Aircraft

Y-20 AEW and Tanker Variants To Appear Soon

The successful introduction into service of the Xian Y-20 heavy transport has freed China from reliance on the Il-76 airframe for fighter support aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JMI Branches Out Falcon Service to London Biggin Hill

Jet Maintenance International will provide Dassault Falcon jet line maintenance service at London Biggin Hill Airport.
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Airports

Heathrow's Third Runway Ruled Illegal over Climate Change

The UK’s busiest airport maintains the third runway is essential to boost the country’s global connectivity post-Brexit.
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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