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Regulations and Government

NATA: NYC Helo Bill 'Another Anti-aviation Nimby-ism'

NATA is concerned that a bill effectively banning helicopters in large U.S. cities would open the door for other attempts to restrict airspace.
Regulations and Government

FAA Official Asks for Industry Help on Tax Diversion

FAA airports chief says more than 100 jurisdictions are not in compliance with airport revenue laws and "time is up."
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Expands To Middle East with Dubai Office

The Dubai office is Air Partners' 13th international office.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Debuts a Smart New Way To Train

FlightSafety International's new FlightSmart program aims to provide objective feedback to improve the pilot training process.
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Airlines

AFRAA Calls for Joint Effort in Tackling Africa’s Challenges

The African Airlines Association opened its 51st general assembly in Mauritius on Monday.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

BVLOS Approval For NY UAS Test Site

New York's UAS test site in Rome has been granted FAA beyond visual line of sight operations approval.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Expands Middle East Presence with Service Center for Cabin Systems

The new Dubai facility will maintain and repair closer to customers’ operations resulting in quicker technical support and less aircraft down time.
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Aircraft

DHC Focuses on Four Markets to Build Dash 8-400 Orderbook

The renamed DHC sees plenty of markets for its improved model.
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Russians Explore Business Aviation Growth Possibilities

Russia could benefit hugely from business aviation and this is prompting officials to look at how to develop the sector.
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Iran’s Aerospace Sector Remains Isolated

Sanctions imposed on the country limit the options of home-grown manufacturers.
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Hub Dubai Holds Its Own as Saudis Sit Back

MEBAA predicts overall growth of 8-9 percent in the Gulf Cooperation Council for 2019
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Aircraft

Conflict Over An-124 Program Continues

A conflict over the An-124 freighter between Ukraine and Russia puts Germany In the middle.
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FutureFlight

Aviation Industry Associations are Taking a Leading Role in the Birth of Urban Air Mobility

Aviation industry trade groups are working together to build the future for urban air mobility
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FutureFlight

Workhorse To Sell SureFly eVTOL Program to Moog

Moog is paying $4 million to take on Workhorse's SureFly eVTOL program.
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Regulations and Government

Facing Scrutiny 'From Everywhere,' FAA Looks To Adapt

A key FAA safety official outlines hard look at the way the agency works and pressures to balance workload.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Limiting Risk as Liability Insurance Tightens

In the last two years, many underwriters have exited aviation insurance while those remaining have tightened underwriting standards and hiked premiums.

UK Labour Call for Bizjet Ban Draws Industry Fire

Bizav orgs charge the UK proposals disproportionately target on a single transportation segment, even as the industry makes an aggressive push toward SAF.
Engines

EASA Approves Safran Ardiden 1U For India's LUH

Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA type certification approval for its new Ardiden 1U engine in India's Light Utility Helicopter.
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Aircraft

Airbus Airs Proposals for German Eurofighter Typhoon Development

E-scan radars and new versions for the nuclear and escort jammer roles are part of the roadmap for the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Certifying Autoland in G2 Vision Jet

The Cirrus G2 Vision Jet is gaining another key safety system with the new Safe Return Emergency Autoland becoming a standard feature.
Airlines

Qatar Airways CEO Covets More Access to India

Akbar Al Baker criticized the Indian government for withholding bilateral air services rights due to lack of investment by Qatar in the subcontinent.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Workhorse Unloading SureFly eVTOL Program to Moog

Electric vehicle maker Workhorse is selling the assets of its SureFly aviation division to Moog for $4 million.
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Aircraft

Su-35 Goes to Russian Knights, On Offer to Turkey

Russia’s foremost display team is adding the latest advanced “Flanker” derivative to its line-up, and Turkey may be doing the same in the near future
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Volocopter, John Deere Partner On Large Ag Drone

The agricultural VoloDrone will be able to spray 15 acres per hour.
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Saab Flies New Electronic Attack Pod

The EAJP is part of a new family of electronic warfare systems being developed under the Arexis banner
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European Bizav Flying Levels Out in October

Business aviation flight activity in Europe last month was flat year-over-year, with increased charter activity largely offsetting a dip in private flights
Regulations and Government

FAA Clears Way for ATP, Commercial Pilots with Diabetes

The agency developed a new medical protocol that relies on continuous glucose monitoring for first- and second-class medical issuance.
Aircraft

Epic Wins FAA Certification for E1000 Turboprop Single

With its FAA type certificate in hand, Epic Aircraft expects to begin deliveries of its E1000 single-engine turboprop before the end of year.
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Avionics

FlightAware: October ADS-B Equipage Edges Higher

More than 2,600 U.S. registered turbine-powered business aircraft remain unequipped to meet FAA's January 2020 mandate, FlightAware says.

U.S. on Path for Bizjet Fleet Cleanup, Analyst Says

ADS-B mandate and overcapacity may spur business jet retirements, says Rolland Vincent.