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Aircraft

Mooney Intros Maintenance Cost Management Plan

Hight performance piston single manufacturer also announces useful load increase program, says more factory aftermarket upgrade programs coming
Training and Workforce

Six Disabled Pilots Get Wings from Able Flight

Non-profit group has now awarded more than 100 flight training scholarships to handicapped aspiring aviators
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms Dickson as FAA Administrator

The confirmation came over the objection of Senate Democrats, who voiced concern about a whistleblower complaint involving Dickson's former employer.
Aircraft

First Flight Nears for Samson Switchblade

Flying car has attracted almost 1,000 "reservations."
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Aircraft

BendixKing's xVue Finds Way On New Pipistrel Trainer

Pipistrel trainers equipped with BendixKing's xVue Touch will be known as Alpha King.
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Embraer Joins FlightAware's Premium Flight Tracking

Textron Aviation was the launch OEM for the program that was rolled out in June.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Flirtey To Begin Drone Delivery Service in 2020

Company plans to use drones to delivery AEDs, packages.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Court Overturns NTSB Findings in Falsification Case

ARSA questions whether the ruling came to the correct conclusion for the wrong reason.
Airlines

British Airways Seeks Further Court Action To Avoid Pilots Strike

BA pilot dispute leads a broader wave of social unrest in the industry across the UK as the likelihood of a hard-Brexit rises.
Aircraft

JetBlue Tweaks Capacity Outlook on A321neo Delivery Delays

The New York-based airline calls Airbus’s production challenges “very disappointing.”
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Safety

Ebola Caution Advised on Central Africa Bizav Flights

Due to the virus outbreak, Universal Weather & Aviation is advising operators to get the most updated information prior to flying there.

Korean Fighters Fire Warning Shots at Russian A-50

The airspace incursion by the AEW aircraft led Korean aircraft to fire their first shots while engaged on air defense interception duties.
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Aircraft

Wing Spirit Expands HondaJet Order to 15

The Hawaii-based company plans to use the HondaJet Elites for inter-island charters and air ambulance operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Earns STC for King Air 300 Engine Upgrade

The package includes replacement of the PT6A-60A engines with new, higher-rated PT6A-67As, and swapping the four-blade Hartzell props for five blades.
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Aircraft

ATP Looks To Add Up To 100 New Cessna Skyhawks

Textron Aviation's piston single will supplement and replace ATP Flight School's fleet of more than 375 airplanes.
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Aircraft

KlasJet Adds Two Boeing 737s for VIP Charter

Avia Solutions subsidiary added two Boeing 737VIPs, taking fleet to seven.
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FBOs

Private Aviation Terminal Debuts at Milan Malpensa

The move corresponds with a scheduled three-month closure of the Italian city's Linate airport.
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China Deepens Business Aviation Talks with U.S. Reps

Despite ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S., the bizav communities of the two countries are in deep discussions to bring the sector forward.
Aircraft

XTI Selects GE Catalyst for TriFan's Hybrid Core

GE Aviation's Catalyst turboprop engine gives TriFan 600 the power it will need at altitude, XTI Aircraft says.
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ATC

New Updates In Effect for NAT Operations

OpsGroup has advised its international operator members of four new ICAO bulletins updating North Atlantic Track (NAT) operations.
Regulations and Government

ALPA: Single-pilot Ops Not a Risk Worth Taking

The Air Line Pilots Association has published a white paper decrying any effort to permit single-pilot airline operations.

Baker Taps Goyco To Lead New Services Group

The organization will focus on strategic partnerships, contract management, compliance, and Hot-Stop “L” fire containment kit and parts sales.

Airbus Helicopters Reorganizes Leadership Structure

Several members of the Executive Committee are taking new roles, while others are joining the committee.
Rotorcraft

Metro Signs for Five Kopter SH09 Helos

Metro Aviation has indicated its intent to purchase five Kopter SH09 singles upon certification
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Charter & Fractional

Dominvs Launches Business Aviation Arm

London-based group has formed a business aviation subsidiary with Chris Mace, founder of SaxonAir, who is the CEO.
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Aircraft

Boeing Sees $16T Commercial Aircraft & Services Market

A senior Boeing executive said the value of the commercial aircraft and services market would be close to $16 trillion in the next 20 years
Aircraft

Epic Expects To Deliver E1000 in Fourth Quarter

Epic says it has 87 orders for its $3.25 million turboprop single.
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Aircraft

Inventor Promotes eSTOL

Dr. David Ullman says his eSTOL design is more efficient than eVTOLs
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Safety

FAA Moving To Smooth Aircraft Certification

FAA certification head Earl Lawrence counsels UAM designers to stress the safety case.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Continental Enters UAM Fray

Engine maker Continental is investing in eVTOL builder VerdeGo
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