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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.

FBO Veteran Michael Dolphin Flies West

Mike Dolphin was particularly well known in New York-area aviation circles.
Airlines

Turbulent Days Ahead for South Korean LCCs

Korea-Japan trade tensions force several low-fare airlines from Korea to suspend service.
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Fuel

Avfuel Supplying SAF to Bizjets Traveling to NBAA-BACE

FBO Avflight at Salina Regional Airport will be dispensing Avfuel's SAF beginning October 17.
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AINsight: There's Huge Value in Face-to-Face Meetings

Recent OEM gatherings show value of in-person events ahead of the industry's biggest confab.
Engines

First Flight of Dassault-configured PW812D Imminent

The PW812D in Dassault’s specified configuration will take to the air for the first time around the time of the NBAA show.
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Aircraft

WTO Allows U.S. to Impose $7.5 billion of Duties in Airbus Row

The EU is calling for a negotiated solution and a new regime on aircraft subsidies.

Swiss Company Takes Majority Stake in Argus

Swiss-based inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm SGS has acquired a majority stake in Argus International.

IBAC Urges ICAO, States To Foster Use of SAF

SAF is a key part of business aviation's efforts to meet emissions goals and is about the industry's "license to operate," IBAC said in an ICAO report.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Boosts Firefighting Product Line with Simplex Buy

Rotorcraft mission specific equipment manufacturer Dart Aerospace can now boost is catalog with the addition of Oregon-based Simplex Aerospace.
Airlines

Garuda Rescues Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air Amid Shutdown Fears

Indonesia’s flag carrier resumes partnership agreement with Sriwijaya Air while debts continue to accumulate.
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Longitude Enters Service

Textron Aviation has begun deliveries of its super-midsize twinjet following FAA type certification on Sept. 21.
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