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Regulations and Government

FAA Announces More Drone Restrictions

The FAA announced drone flight restrictions over an additional 60 federal facilities.
Aircraft

Embraer's New E195-E2 Makes North American Debut

The largest of Embraer's E-Jets E2 lineup, the E195-E2, probably won't see U.S. regional airline service for some time.
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Aircraft

Vietjet Cements Order for 20 Airbus A321XLRs

Vietjet's order for A321XLRs will help the carrier modernize its fleet.
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Rotorcraft

Vuichard Ring Vortex Recovery Now FAA Approved

Developed by Claude Vuichard, the rotorcraft procedure to escape potentially perilous ring vortexes in now in the latest FAA Helicopter training handbook.
Aircraft

eVTOL Startup EHang Prepares for Nasdaq Share Offering

EHang is seeking to raise $100 million from a Nasdaq IPO to support its eVTOL aircraft programs
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Aircraft

Vref Adds Greater Detail in New Valuation Platform

The new VREFOnline platform, in beta testing now, is intended to be easier to use, with more searchable inputs.

AINsight: And Now for the Rest of the Story…

The business aircraft brokerage industry must weed out violations of high ethical behavior and transparency.
Engines

QTA Adds To Inner Barrel Corrosion Solution STC

Quiet Technology Aerospace says this latest STC, its seventh, applies to Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 business jets.

NOAA Taps Turtles Fly Too for Bicoastal Flights

Turtles Fly Too is seeking more volunteers to help with expanded flying opportunities on the U.S. West and East Coast.
Aircraft

Volocopter Launches VoloDrone eVTOL Freight Aircraft

Volocopter has added standardized rail attachment system to its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft to transform it into the new VoloDrone freight-carrying model.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Acquires Aero Design

Dart's acquisition of Aero Design boosts its portfolio to over 1,100 STCs.
Training and Workforce

Airline Union-management Relations in the Age of SMS

Responsibility for safety ultimately lies with the airlines, not with the unions.
Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Remains World's Number Three Aviation Event

The Dubai Airshow expects to host 1,300 exhibitors and 87,000 visitors.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GE Teams On Hybrid SuperVolo UAV

The SuperVolo UAV has an endurance of up to six hours.
Rotorcraft

TSB: Tool Bag Downed Canadian AStar

A Canadian AStar crashed after an externally mounted tool bag separated from the helicopter and hit the tail rotor.
Airlines

Female Industry Leaders Discuss Competitiveness at ALTA

The final day of the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Brasilia featured a panel of five prominent women in the industry.
Aircraft

Indonesia Wants Two Squadrons of F-16 Block 72s

While the long-running attempt to acquire Su-35s has yet to result in hardware, the TNI-AU is looking to AESA-equipped F-16s.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Deal Gives Spirit Aero More Airbus Work

The Wichita-based supplier is acquiring parts of Bombardier's aerostructures and aftermarket business in a deal valued at $1 billion.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson in $996 Million DoD Support Contract

Erickson continuing to expand its defense-related business.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman Announces More K-Max Orders

Kaman has announced more orders for its heavy lift K-Max, company continues to work on civil unmanned version.
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Collins Steps Toward Automation with 'Smart Line'

Collins's new 27,000-sq-ft facility, housing a smart line for circuit board manufacturing, is part of a goal to achieve 10 percent automation by 2024.

Global 7500 Deliveries Raise Revenue Tide at Bombardier

While third-quarter bizjet deliveries at Bombardier Aviation were flat year-over-year at 31 units, revenue increased due to more Global 7500 deliveries.
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Aircraft

Piper Unveils Next-gen M600 SLS

Piper's new $2.994 million M600 SLS adds Garmin Autoland, new interior options, and a new service program.
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Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Climb In 3Q19, YTD

Eight new Praetor 600 super-midsize jets helped increase Embraer's year-to-date deliveries.
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Airports

FAA: SMO Can Use Airport Revenue on Runway Removal

The FAA found that SMO's use of airport funding to pulverize "excess" runway pavement is appropriate, but that it must have plan for future revenue use.
Rotorcraft

New-format Vertical Flight Expo To Open at Farnborough

The Vertical Flight Expo promises a trade show focused on more than just helicopters, by incorporating unmanned aircraft and urban air mobility.
Avionics

Columbia STCs Garmin Touchscreens in Citation 500

The new STC from Columbia Avionics will help owners and operators of Citation 500s upgrade to glass avionics that interface with TCAS II.
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Rotorcraft

African Countries Seek Additional ‘Hinds’

The Mi-24/35 family has been operated for many years by many nations in Africa and continues to be of considerable interest to operators in the continent.
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Aircraft

Green Light for F-15 Japanese Super Interceptor Upgrades

Japan’s fighter roadmap includes the purchase of 147 F-35A/Bs, development of a new fighter, and the upgrade of around half of its F-15 Eagle fleet.
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Aircraft

Here are the Most Exciting Aircraft from the NBAA-BACE Static Display - AIN

Here are the Most Exciting Aircraft from the NBAA-BACE Static Display - AIN
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