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Marines AH-1Z Gets Boost from F-35B Pairing

The AH-1Z Viper is being used in combination with F-35Bs on attack missions, a teaming that will be enhanced by a forthcoming datalink upgrade
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Flight Tests New MGB for SH09

Kopter said the new main gear box it has developed for its SH09 turbine single helicopter will improve performance
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Aircraft

TAP Airbus A321LR Takes Off on Transatlantic Flight to D.C.

Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air says its long-range narrowbody lowers trip costs on its Lisbon-Washington route by 50 percent.
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Training and Workforce

CAE-DAC JV Has 15-Year Growth Plan for Simcom Holdings

Five already announced additional simulators will represent just the start of the CAE-DAC joint venture’s investment in growing Simcom Holdings.
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Aircraft

AirMed Eyes APAC Reach with New Challenger 601

AirMed's fleet comprises Beechjet, Cessna Citation, Hawker, Learjet, Nextant ,Beechcraft King Air, and Pilatus PC-12 turbine aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Unmanned Camcopter Completes SAR Sea-based Trials

A Schiebel S-100 UAV has completed shipboard SAR trials with the Norwegian Coast Guard
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Mente Group Christens New HQ

The new office space in Frisco, Texas, gives the business aviation broker and consultant more than double the office space it previously had.
Aircraft

TBM Owners Wrap Up 2019 Convention

Attendees included 135 owners and 102 aircraft representing the entire Daher TBM single-engine turboprop lineup.
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Colibri: Bizav Pilot Shortage Will Affect Bizjet Sales

Some 2,500 new business aviation pilots will be needed in the UK—and 98,000 globally—over the next 19 years to meet the growing demand to fly privately.
Rotorcraft

UAVOS Fits Unmanned R22 for Aerial Application

UAVOS has converted a Robinson R-22 to fly unmanned and spray pesticides
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeria Touts Latest VVIP Completion

BBJ for undisclosed head of state marks San Antonio company’s third custom completion since opening shop in 2012.
Training and Workforce

CAE Center Heralds EasyJet Shift to Evidence-based Training

EasyJet has started to train pilots in CAE’s new simulator center near Gatwick Airport, where it has five dedicated full-motion devices.
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Engines

Duncan Aviation's Virtual Engine Experience. Unlike Any Other.

Duncan Aviation's Virtual Engine Experience. Unlike Any Other.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Russia Advances UAV Forces, Sheds Light on Syrian Experiences

Although relatively slow to adopt unmanned technology, Russia has grown its UAV force considerably in terms of numbers and capability
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Aircraft

X-57 Experimental Electric Aircraft Lands at NASA

NASA Armstrong took delivery of the agency’s X-57 all-electric experimental aircraft, aiming for a 500 percent increase in high-speed cruise efficiency.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Aviation Panel Chair Cruz Seeks Consensus on ATC

Sen. Cruz said the conversation needs to be reset on ATC, while Bolen said aviation community should come together on "targeted solutions."
Aircraft

Aircraft Broker Speculates On Two New Gulfstreams

The speculation dominated Hagerty Jet Group's just-released Quarterly Market Update for Gulfstream aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

CAN Honors NetJets with Corporate Angel Award

Corporate Angel Network (CAN) has selected fractional provider NetJets as a recipient of the 2019 Corporate Angel Award.

First U.S. Female Air Force Fighter Pilot To Keynote at NBAA-BACE

Commanding the Air Force Recruiting Service, Maj. Gen. Leavitt has responsibility for more than 3,445 airmen and civilians.
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Airlines

Vietnam Desperate for Flight Inspectors Amid Rapid Growth

A lack of qualified inspectors threatens Vietnam's FAA Category 1 status.
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Safety

Even with a Safe 3Q, Bizav Fatalities on Track for Record High

In the July to September time frame total bizjet accidents increased for U.S.-registered aircraft but decreased for non-U.S.-registered aircraft.
Aircraft

More Hawkeye Exports as U.S. Navy Introduces Enhancements

Japan and France are in the process of buying E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes to replace their current E-2C fleets.
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Accidents

Authorities Charge Pilot of Ill-fated Superjet with Negligence

The charges against the pilot in command of the Aeroflot SSJ100 carry a prison sentence of seven years.
Airlines

Surplus Pilots Let Go as Hong Kong Airlines Cuts Capacity

Political tensions in Hong Kong exacerbate airlines’ competitive challenges.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Acquires GSE Mx Company

The addition allows the aircraft and airport services provider to expand its influence in the ground service repair realm.

WingX: Bizav Flying in Europe Continues 'Steady Erosion'

The “steady erosion” in business aviation flying in Europe continued last month, as departures fell 2 percent year-over-year, according to WingX.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Provider ACTSI Opens at Subic Bay Airport

Aviation Concepts Technical Services has Cayman and Bermuda repair station approvals, and is working towards an FAA Part 145 approval.
Aircraft

EC Opens In-depth Probe of Boeing-Embraer Combination

Boeing and Embraer now expect the acquisition to close in early 2020 rather than this year.
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FBOs

Latvian FBO Adds Explosive-detection Equipment

FBO Riga has brought the passenger baggage screening process in house with the addition of specialized detection tools.
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Training and Workforce

APS Offers UPRT Course for Aviation Inspectors, Regulators

Aviation Performance Solutions has added an upset prevention and recovery training course for aviation safety inspectors and regulatory authorities.