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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.

Increase Your Cabin Comfort

Five ways the Honeywell Ovation Select cabin management system offers the most comfortable cabin technology can provide.
Aircraft

Airbus A321P2F Freighter Conversion Wins EASA Certification

European approval of the A321 freighter conversion comes a month after first flight.

Bringing Tech to the Cockpit

Avionics manufacturers have been conducting research for several decades in an effort to increase safety through streamlined control processes and design.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways, American Airlines Reestablish Codeshare Ties

A new pact between AA and Qatar could lead to direct flights to Doha by American.
Avionics

FreeFlight Systems Joins ACR Family

ACR Group added NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems to its portfolio.

Analyst Considers BBD Future as Standalone Bizjet OEM

Despite potential obstacles, Bombardier is "a very viable business jet concern," writes business aviation analyst Brian Foley.
Aircraft

ANA Snubs Rolls with Order for GE-powered 787s

The Japanese airline plans to place its first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-10 into service next year.
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Charter & Fractional

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.
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Aircraft

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.
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FutureFlight

Helicopter Rideshare Program Sees eVTOL Aircraft as Charter Sector's Green Future

Rideshare service Ascent is looking to launch commercial eVTOL aircraft operations in Southeast Asia.
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FutureFlight

EHang's 216 Autonomous eVTOL Carries Medical Supplies to Chinese Hospital

An EHang 216 aircraft has been used to carry medical supplies as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Targets Short-haul Flights with BlackBird Buy

Private aviation membership company Surf Air has acquired online charter and per-seat marketplace BlackBird to create Surf Air Mobility Corp.
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FutureFlight

Russians Prepare to Start Superconductor Electric Motor Flight Testing

Russia's defense research agency and superconductor specialist SuperOx say their 500 kW motor will outperform existing technology.
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Charter & Fractional

Southern Sky Aviation Opens West Coast Charter Base

The charter office and IAI Astra SPX are based at Signature Flight Support's FBO at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
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Aircraft

Amid Virus Scare, Comac’s Flight Test Programs Press Ahead

Test facilities have implemented strict control measures to protect those involved in aircraft production and flight testing from infection.
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Airlines

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close by Year-end

The St. Louis-based United Express partner succumbs to cost overruns and a shortage of captains.
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Airlines

European Commission Okays Romanian State Aid to Tarom

A six-month government loan will keep the Romanian flag carrier afloat and give it time to restructure as it takes delivery of new ATR turboprops.
Engines

AMES Doubling Size of Jebel Ali Facility

In addition to serving Boeing 777s, the Jebel Ali expansion will boost AMES's capabilities on the A320neo and A330neo.
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Engines

Russian Prepares for Superconductor Electric Motor Trials

New electric motors using high temperature superconductors could be used to re-engine existing aircraft and power new eVTOL designs
Safety

NTSB Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Alaska Safety

The Safety Board made a recommendation for a working group to address safety concerns in Alaska, where the accident rate