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Avionics

Duncan Aviation: Majority of Lear 31s Not ADS-B Ready

With only 14 weeks to go until the mandated deadline, the Nebraska-based MRO noted it has solutions ready and waiting.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Food Delivery Service To Launch in North Carolina

Flytrex is set to use drones to delivery food in the North Carolina city of Holly Springs under FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program
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FBOs

Avflight Breaks Ground in Grand Rapids

When completed next Spring, the FBO will become the second service provider at Gerald R. Ford International.
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Rotorcraft

KAI Flies Unmanned Light Helicopter

Korea's NI-600VT is based on the Rotorway A600 with a KAI-developed autonomous systems.
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Aircraft

Taiwan Unveils New Advanced Trainer

The AT-5 Yung Yin (Brave Eagle) is a modern derivative of the two-seat version of the F-CK-1 light fighter, but with simplified systems and reduced power
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Pledges New Support Center for Navy Helo Trainer

Leonardo said it would build a new Florida support center if selected for the U.S. Navy's new training helicopter program.
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Rotorcraft

Enstrom Begins Factory Training For Royal Thai Army

The Royal Thai Army will train on Enstrom's 480B turbine single while taking delivery of six of the helicopters
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Displays First VIP Trekker for Europe

The first Leonardo VIP Trekker light twin helicopter is on display this week at the Monaco Yacht Show
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Airlines

Condor Secures Government-Backed Bridging Loan

The €380 million loan still needs approval from the European Union antitrust regulator.
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Airlines

China Southern Opens Daxing Airport with A380 Flight

Beijing's Daxing International starts services on schedule.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameron Gets Gulfstream Emergency Braking Weldment PMA

Cameron Mass Systems specializes in FAA-PMA components for high-rate discharge fire extinguishing and oxygen systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Acquires MRO Tech Firm Tracware

Tracware is a developer of process control software to manage workflows for third-party MRO providers, OEMS, and aircraft management firms.
Aircraft

737 Max Inspectors Undertrained, Says Special Counsel’s Office

A whistleblower complaint sparking an OSC probe calls into question operational reviews of several other aircraft.
Aircraft

IATA’s de Juniac Urges Harmony in 737 Max Service Return Effort

The global airline trade body calls on government across the world to implement CORSIA and steer away from introducing regional schemes.
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Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Reps Call For Agreement on 2050 CO2 Target

Setting a clear CO2 target is critical if aviation is to respond and plan efficiently, while no clear alternatives to burning jet fuel yet exist.
Aircraft

Boeing Cements Air New Zealand Order for Eight 787-10s

ANZ expects to receive Dreamliner deliveries from late 2022 to 2027.
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Charter & Fractional

Changes to Russian Regulations Threaten Charter Customer Choice and Market Access

Protectionist regulations imposed by the Russian goverment are having an affect on international charter operators in the country.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Airport Wins Environmental Award

UK’s busiest purely business aviation airport has been recognized for its efforts to be Carbon neutral.
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AINsight: Impaired in the Air

Pilots need to be better educated about the risk of prescription and OTC drugs.
Aircraft

SyberJet SJ30i Nears First Flight

Revised SJ30 will have new Honeywell avionics
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Newest Globals Get Transport Canada OK

Certification comes about 16 months after the Montreal-headquartered manufacturer took the wraps off the 5500 and 6500.
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Aircraft

New Business Jets 2019

Buyers of business jets are embracing new models with compelling value.
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FBOs

China Tests New Jet-fuel Payment Process

The Beijing Business Aviation Association and Chinese business jet operators are currently trialing a real-time aviation fuel settlement system.
Charter & Fractional

Metrojet China GM Chen Elected to AsBAA Board

Michael Chen, the general manager of Metrojet’s China air operator certificate, has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) board.
Maintenance and Modifications

Subic Bay Opens New Bizjet MRO Facility

Philippines’ Aviation Concepts Technical Services recently opened its new 18,000-sq-m hangar at Subic Bay International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Seeks $514k Penalty from Parts Supplier

The FAA is seeking a $514,558 civil penalty against Aerospace Support for allegedly selling ball bearings without the proper airworthiness documentation.
FBOs

Michigan FBOs Rebrand

Executive Air Transport, Tulip CIty Air Service, and a new FBO at Cherry Capital Airport will form the nucleous of a new local FBO chain.
Airports

DOT IG, FAA Spar Over Metroplex Documentation

Following an audit of the FAA’s metroplex redesign program, the DOT Inspector General found that the remaining five locations won't be completed until 2021
Airports

CBAA Launches Letter Campaign for CYUL Access

CBAA wants operators who use Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport to write letters against a nightly GA airplane ban during runway work.
Safety

In Fight Against Contamination, NATA Issues DEF Decals

The decals are intended to clearly label DEF storage containers to reduce the possibility of mistaking DEF with other liquids.