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Airlines

Kjos Contends Low-cost Long-haul has ‘Great Future’

Norwegian Air to unlock partnerships and pursue restructuring, led by newly appointed CEO Jacob Schram.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Services Adjusts Membership Program

Changes to the PJS Memberships are aimed at adding new benefits, stabilizing pricing and reducing flight time minimums.

Regional Aviation: Challenges and Opportunities

Why regional aviation has never been more crucial to the global aviation industry
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Rotorcraft

Hungary Military Program Adding Airbus Helicopters

Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.
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Aircraft

New Zealand Approved for C-130J Acquisition

The RNZAF has an urgent need to replace its elderly first-generation Hercules, which are over 50 years old.
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Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Introduces SAFA Compliance Binder

Aviation Manuals is now offering a binder to help operators ensure they are prepared for anything that might be examined in a SAFA ramp check.
Regulations and Government

EASA Pushing for Recorders on Small Helicopters

EASA is recommending that all Part 27 helicopters receive flight recorders to benefit the industry's overall safety.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Controversial Foreign Mx Bill

T&I chairman DeFazio says the bill creates one standard, regardless of where an aircraft is maintained, but groups say it will harm industry.
Airports

Russia Eyes Nighttime Airport Restrictions

Possible restrictions are being considered after Moscow-area residents began complain once a third runway opened at Sheremetyevo airport.
Aircraft

Italy Gives Green Light For Piaggio Sale

Italian government officials hope to complete a sale of the aircraft manufacturer's assets by next fall.
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Safety

Canada Aims to 'Raise the Bar' on Air-taxi Safety

The TSB issued four recommendations and reiterated 22 others after an air taxi study revealed a lack of a downward trend in the number of fatal accidents.
Airlines

IATA Urges EU to Adopt Policies to Encourage SAF Production

Airline representative IATA cautions against a Europe-wide SAF blending mandate, arguing it will lead to a distortion of competition.
Sustainability and Environment

New Wx Service Monitors Solar Activity

A new 24/7 service provides aviators with updates on possible dangers from solar activity
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ATC

Comments Sought on Proposed Las Vegas Metroplex

The FAA is looking to implement satellite-based navigation to move air traffic more efficiently through Southern Nevada.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAE Gets GE Turboprop Mx Nod for Americas

With TAE Aerospace's recent expansion to the U.S., the Australian company has received GE authorization to work on its turboprop engines in the Americas.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's East Alton Mx Facility Earns ANAC Approval

The approval allows the facility at St. Louis Regional Airport to perform maintenance and repairs on Brazil-registered aircraft.

Episode 27: When Pilots Break the Rules | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

What can be done to overcome the natural desire to look for shortcuts?
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Opens Vancouver Helicopter Mx Facility

The new facility brings pieces of helicopter maintenance work across StandardAero's footprint to one location.
Aircraft

UK Backs Hybrid-electric Re-engining of Britten-Norman Islander

A UK project is developing a hybrid-electric modification for the Britten-Norman Islander.
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Avionics

Honeywell Invests in Artificial Intelligence Specialist Daedalean

Honeywell will support Daedalean's work to develop AI-based cockpit technology to support autonomous flight operations.
Aircraft

Dubai 2019: More A330s and GlobalEyes for the UAE

The UAE brought the Dubai Airshow to a close with announcements that it wants to buy more tanker/transports and AEW/ISR aircraft.
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Aircraft

Belarus Receives First Two Su-30SMs

Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SMs to replace the long-serving MiG-29s in the air defense and attack roles as part of a major overhaul of the country’s defenses.
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Aircraft

Emirates Signs $8.8 Billion Deal For 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Emirates is to take 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in place of an equivalent number of 777Xs, but says it will operate both types
Maintenance and Modifications

House Foreign Repair Station Bill Draws Industry Fire

Rep. Peter DeFazion introduced the bill to tighten oversight on foreign repair stations, but aviations groups say it will harm industry.
Aircraft

Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN
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FutureFlight

UK Government Backs Cranfield Plan for a Hybrid Electric Islander

A UK team is looking to offer a hybrid-electric re-engining modification for the Britten-Norman Islander.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Lilium Jet Founder Preaches the Green Gospel of Urban Air Mobility

Lilium Jet founder Daniel Wiegand underlined how urban air mobility will make aviation more environmentally sustainable.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Lilium Jet Founder Daniel Wiegand Opens Up on eVTOL Pioneer's Business Plan

Lilium Jet founder Daniel Wiegand on how he got into the eVTOL sector.
FutureFlight

Honeywell Invests in Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Daedalean

Honeywell is teaming with Daedalean to develop AI-based flight control systems.
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Rotorcraft

Phase 2 T129B Takes to the Skies

Turkish Aerospace has flown an improved version of the T129 Atak attack helicopter for the Turkish armed and security forces.
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