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Aircraft

Planet Nine Takes Fifth Jet, Marks First Anniversary

The Van Nuys, California-based company finds early success in charters with ultra-long-range jets.
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Safety

ERAU Earns IS-BAO Stage III

The aeronautical university is the first educational facility to earn the highest level of the voluntary safety managemeny system-based program.
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Airlines

Flyadeal Confirms Cancellation of 737 Maxs

The Saudi airline has placed an order for 30 A320neos but declined to comment on the role—if any—the grounding of the Max played.
Airlines

France Reveals Plans To Introduce an Eco Tax on Flights

The new levy will come into force in 2020 and will range from €1.5 per ticket in economy to €18 in business class.
ATC

Aireon's Free Aircraft Emergency Location Service Goes Live

While Alert is directed mainly at the commercial-aviation sector, bizav organizations are “more than welcome” to register for the service, said Aireon.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 5500 Bound for U.S. West Coast

The order comes as Bombardier approaches service entry for its newest members of the Global family later this year.

G650 Crew Attempts Record Polar Circumnavigation

Dubbed "One More Orbit," the flight launched at the same time and location as the Apollo 11 mission a half century ago.
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BACA Becomes The Air Charter Association

Newly named The Air Charter Association says the rebrand will give it a clearer identity.

NAA Honoring Bruce Whitman with New Annual Award

Whitman, who died in October 2018, is the initial recipient of the trophy established in his namesake in recognition of his contributions to the industry.
Regulations and Government

Call Direct for IFR Clearances from Non-tower Airports

To obtain IFR clearances at non-tower airports, pilots need to call the overlying ARTCC or approach control facility and not Leidos Flight Service.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helo Lessor LCI Secures $75 Million in More Financing

Helicopter lessor LCI has secured $75 million from an investor consortium.
Airlines

Summit Seeks Solutions for Drone Disruption

The Drone Disruption Summit in October 2019 will address the costly disruption caused by drone near-misses and airport incursions.
Airlines

Chinese LCCs Hope for More Favorable Business Conditions

The promise of fewer structural barriers in China ushers in several proposals for new low-cost carriers.
FBOs

NATA To Sponsor Hangar Foam-suppression Study

With the standard for aircraft hangar fire suppression up for revison, the study will examine the causes, hazards, and costs of accidental foam discharge.
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Aircraft

Ontic Takes On More Meggitt Legacy Parts Work

The new agreement calls for Part 21 new build manufacturing as well as comprehensive Part 145 repairs and spares.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Allots More Hybrid-electric Resources to Germany

The UK engine maker is teaming with the state of Brandenburg to create a regional ecosystem for hybrid- electric power and propulsion activities.
Regulations and Government

EBAA: Russian Rule for Business Aircraft Lacks Clarity

The regulation calls for non-Russian certified business aircraft to receive government approval and to receive no objections from airlines.
Regulations and Government

FAA Limits Certain Collins TCAS Use

The FAA is advising against using the DELETE selection for waypoints.
Airports

Runway Removal To Commence at SMO

The project will irrevokeably reduce the length of the airport's Runway to 3,500 feet.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Approves Tamarack Fixes To Lift Atlas Emergency AD

The company hopes the FAA will also approve two previously issued service bulletins to return U.S. jets fitted with Tamarack’s active winglets to service.
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Aircraft

IADA Issues Call For Dealer Applications

Aircraft dealer's group will accept applications through July 31.
Airports

Florida Airport, Tenants Team Up To Help Local Students

Once again the Boca Raton Airport Authority has launched its annual school supply drive to help needy children.
Airlines

EVA Cabin Crew Return to Work

Flight attendants union reaches an agreement with EVA management, ending the longest strike in Taiwanese aviation history.
Airlines

British Airways Faces Record £183 Million Fine over Data Breach

The UK data protection authority faults the British flag carrier for "poor" security arrangements.
Aircraft

Embraer E195-E2 Launches Asia Demo Tour in China

The Brazilian manufacturer considers Asia-Pacific the most promising market for its largest airplane.
FBOs

Indian Operator Achieves IS-BAH 3 Registration

SRC Aviation is the first outside the U.S. is the first to achieve such recognition.
Avionics

GE, Lufthansa Systems Sync FMS with EFB

Airlines can now share information between GE FMSs and Lufthansa Systems' Lido EFB applications.
Avionics

Aspen Evolution Max Displays STC’d

Aspen Avionics offers a variety of configurations of its new Max displays for upgrades to aircraft equipped with standard instruments.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Mi-38 Completes High/Hot, IFR Testing

Russian Helicopters seeks to expand performance envelope of the Mi-38 twin.
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Aircraft

Netherlands Charter Operator Adds German Base

Exxaero's base will be at Weeze Airport in the Lower Rhine region of Germany.
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