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NBAA Eyes Policy for Privacy Protections with ADS-B

Operators would obtain temporary transponder codes not tied to registration numbers.
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Engines

Rolls Trent 1000 Fixes Progressing, Though Problems Persist

The UK engine maker has cut the loss per large engine sold to £1.3 million.

Million Air Dallas's Mary Nevada-Morgan Dies at 35

The senior customer service representative had worked with a number of corporate operators and had many loyal customers.
Aircraft

DAS Offers New Challenger 300/350 Inlet Warranty Scheme

Dallas Aeronautical Services will retain its 36-month warranty for Challenger 300/350 inlet acoustic and structural inlet overhaul .
FBOs

Lower Heavy Jet Ops Hampers Signature's Revenue Growth

Overall revenues dip, even as organic revenues inch up, as lower fuel prices, negative foreign exchange movements and operations take a toll.
Aircraft

First Dassault Falcon 6X Taking Shape

After freezing the Falcon 6X design in May, Dassault said its super-midsize jet program is now well into the manufacturing phase.
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FBOs

California FBO Changes Ownership, Name

Sky Trek Aviation, long a fixture at Modesto City-County Airport will now be known as Modesto Jet Center.
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Senate Extends Terms of NTSB's Sumwalt, Homendy

Textron Aviation executive Michael Graham awaits Senate action and one more board position remains open.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Study Sees Growth Ahead for Bizav Aircraft Finance

According to research from Shearwater Aero Capital, a majority of those surveyed think demand for aircraft financing will rise over the next three years.
Aircraft

Ruag Unveils Europe CPDLC Kit for Legacy 600/650

Installation of the upgrade kit takes five days, Ruag MRO International said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swiss U-space Deploys Drone Flight Info Management

Skyguide , AirMap, and the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) have deployed a flight information system for drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Flies BVLOS Without Ground Observers In Alaska

Demonstration BVLOS pipeline inspection flight used Echodyne radars
FBOs

Signature Makes a Splash in the Caribbean

The BBA Aviation subsidiary will acquire IAM Jet Centre and its FBOs on Barbados, Grenada, Tortola, Jamaica and soon in St. Lucia.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Elite Gets China CAAC Nod

HondaJet Elite deliveries will begin as scheduled in China later this year via in-country HondaJet dealer Honsan General Aviation Co., Ltd.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts Building First A220s in Mobile

The European manufacturer expects Delta Air Lines to take the first U.S.-built A220 in the third quarter of 2020.
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How to Avoid the Elephant in the Spec Room

Why no-charge options weigh you down
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Aircraft

India Expected To Sign for More MiG-29s and Su-30MKIs in October

New fighter aircraft and air-to-air missiles are at the heart of a procurement effort based on re-engineered arms purchasing processes with Moscow
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Used For Part 77 Airport Inspections in Washington

AeroTEC is using UAS for runway inspections in Washington, claiming significant cost savings.
Rotorcraft

Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pulselite Now Standard on Bell 407GXi

Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.
Safety

Air Ambulance IFR Helicopter Rules Eased

The rule facilitates use of IFR departure and approach procedures at airports/heliports without approved weather reporting source.
Regulations and Government

Steele Aviation Hit with Third Proposed FAA Penalty

The FAA alleges Steel knew it was in violation because it previously had faced similar allegations.
Sustainability and Environment

AsBAA: SAF Infrastructure and Supply Needed in Asia

The organization is working with its members and governments to expedite the adoption of the sustainable aviation fuels.
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Airlines

IATA Focus on CORSIA as Air India Takes Pole Position

India is gathering information as it works through political challenges CORSIA faces in the nation.
FBOs

Signature in Operation at Milan's Malpensa Airport

The world's largest private aviation services provider has lounges that occupy a portion of the recently-opened Milano Prime general aviation terminal.
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Aircraft

Russia Begins Wind Tunnel Testing on SSBJ

Russian company Tupolev has targeted a 2027 first flight.
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FBOs

Silicon Valley Airport First in Cali for No-lead Avgas

Rabbit Aviation Services, the lone FBO at San Carlos Airport, is the state's first seller of Swift Fuels UL94 unleaded avgas.
Aircraft

IAG Looking To Bring Max Deliveries Forward

The group inked a letter of intent with Boeing for 200 units at the Paris Air Show in July .

NATA Asks for Feedback on Illegal Charter

The survey will be used to build data and gather feedback on illegal charter for future advocacy efforts.
Aircraft

Leonardo Logs First Order for the M-346FA

An undisclosed “major international customer” has ordered six of the fighter/attack derivative of the M-346 Master advanced jet trainer
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