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Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1000th Super Puma

Heavy twin being delivered to German Federal Police
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NATA Creates Air Charter Broker Committee

Coming as the association continues to focus on combating illegal charter, the committee will focus on standards and best practices for brokers.
Avionics

Brazil OKs Astronautics Roadrunner EFI

The nod, covering installation on A109/119 helicopters, follows European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval in July and U.S. FAA STC in June.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Teaming With CAE for USG Helo Training

Helicopter Leonardo is teaming with aviation training company CAE USA to offer training to U.S. government customers
Aircraft

Mesa Signs for Up to 100 Mitsubishi M100s

Detailed contract talks to outline conditions for first delivery of the 76-seat jets in 2024.
Aircraft

Mesa Signs for Up to 100 Mitsubishi M100s

Detailed contract talks to outline conditions for first delivery of the 76-seat jets in 2024.
Aircraft

New Book Documents Wichita's Aviation Contributions

At its peak, Wichita had 16 aircraft manufacturers, six aircraft engine factories, 11 airports and a dozen flying schools.
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Rotorcraft

CHC Names Two New Top Executives

David Balevic is CHC's new CEO; Imran Hayat named executive Vice President
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Rotorcraft

Round-the-world Gyrocopter Flight Nears Completion

Adventurer James Ketchell is flying a gyrocopter around-the-world to raise money for charity
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MAKS 2019: Stealthy Chinese Target, and Iranian Cruise Missile

While majoring on Russian hardware, the MAKS show gave a chance for overseas exhibitors to debut new products
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Aircraft

Duncan Obtains SmartSky STC for Challenger 600 Series

Duncan Aviation hopes to complete SmartSky STCs for other Bombardier and Dassault business jet models next year.
Aircraft

Can a New Generation of Electric Aircraft Provide the Spark to Regenerate Aviation?

More than 150 new aircraft, most of them electrically-powered and many of them to be flown autonomously, are vying to radically reshape aviation's future.
Regulations and Government

FAA: International Panel Nears Release of Cert Findings

The Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) panel is taking additional time to complete its work, but is expected to release findings in coming weeks.

Post-Dorian Bahamas Ops 'Complex,' Likely 'Dangerous'

FlightOps is warning aircraft operators intending to do humanitarian relief flights in the Bahamas that the ops situation is potentially dangerous.
Training and Workforce

CAE Beefs Up Presence in Asia

New centers in Bangkok and New Delhi come as Boeing’s latest forecast predicts a requirement for 266,000 new pilots in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years.
Airlines

Cathay Shares Drop After Third Executive Resigns

Upheaval persists as political protests in Hong Kong continue.
Avionics

Matthew Greene Steps In as President at Safe Flight

Matthew Greene is third generation to take a leadership role of the family-owned business that his grandfather, Leonard Greene, founded in 1946.
Aircraft

EASA Director: Align UAM Noise, Safety Levels

EASA executive director Patrick Ky told the European Parliament's transport committee that stakeholders need to agree drone noise and safety levels.
Rotorcraft

Offshore Helo Services Company PHI Exits Bankruptcy

The Louisiana-based helicopter services company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new equity capital, $225 million loan.
Maintenance and Modifications

SierraTrax Launches New Maintenance Marketplace

The exclusive service allows maintenance providers to bid on anonymous aircraft inspection tasks presented through the company's customer database.
Safety

NTSB Forum To Spotlight Alaska Part 135 Ops

Part 135 operations in Alaska were involved in 207 accidents resulting in 80 fatalities between January 2008 and June 2019.

Three Ways Passenger Expectations Are Changing the Flying Experience

Airlines are scrambling to provide the best in-flight experience that will lure passengers to their aircraft seats.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Dassault's Trappier Reflects on Bumper Falcon Sales Since Flat 1H

Unveiling its first half performance, Dassault Aviation CEO put the focus on the in-development 6X for boosting Falcon sales.
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Aircraft

Uber Seeks More eVTOL Partners for Ride-share Program

Uber may soon add to the six eVTOL developers who are seeking to provide aircraft for its ride-share air taxi program, which it wants to start from 2023.
Aircraft

TsAGI Shows Off Refined SSBJ Design at MAKS Show

Some 50 years after it worked on its first supersonic, TsAGI is looking to the second generation SSBJ.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Military Helos Mobilize To Help Bahamas

U.S. military helicopters flying medevac, SAR missions in the Bahamas following Hurrican Dorian.

Rosanvallon Stepping Down; Betbeze Named DFJ CEO

While welcoming Betbeze’s appointment, Eric Trappier recognized the tremendous contribution Rosanvallon has made to the company and the industry
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Aircraft

MAKS 2019: Refined MiG-35 Gets New Missiles and Avionics

RAC MiG continues to develop the MiG-29 airframe with an eye on further export orders, notably from India for both the air force and navy
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NBAA To Honor Ross Perot Jr. with Meritorious Award

Perot was co-pilot of the first round-the-world trip in a helicopter, drove efforts in the development of Alliance airport, and provided humanitarian aid.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation's Zurich Service Center Marks 50 Years

The service center was acquired from Jet Aviation in December 2012.
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