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Accidents

Bahamas AW139 Crash Kills Seven

Billionaire Chris Cline and flight school operator Geoff Painter are among those killed during a night flight of AW139.
Aircraft

First C295 for Canada Takes to the Air

The first CC-295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue fleet is due to be handed over later in 2019.
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Army 2019: Showcase for Russia Export and Joint Development

Organized by the Russian ministry of defense, the Army exhibition showcases the latest Russian technology for potential overseas buyers.
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ATC

ATC Reps Warn of Safety Fallout from Swiss Court Ruling

The Swiss federal court decision to uphold an earlier air traffic controller verdict marks the first such conviction with legal effect.
Airlines

EC Approves Flybe Sale to Connect Airways

Flybe will now operate under the Virgin brand.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Change to Cabin Fire-protection Standards

The FAA proposal would shift from prescriptive to performance-based standards and eliminate duplicative fire-testing requirements.
Airlines

Belgium Moves Towards Single Civil-military ATM System

The project to implement a shared air traffic management system for Belgium has reached the final implementation phase.
Maintenance and Modifications

ThrustSense Autothrottles Now Available in King Air

The Innovative Solutions & Support autothrottle system for PT6A-powered turboprops is now available in the King Air B200.
Aircraft

Norwegian Points to Max Groundings for Traffic Dip

The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has diluted passenger totals for Norwegian Air Shuttle, as well as undermined on-time performance.
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Aircraft

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order
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Aircraft

Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost

Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost
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Airlines

Avianca Brasil Set for Auction, Again

Coveted slots at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport remain up for grabs.
Aircraft

New ‘Fat Albert’ for the Blue Angels

After some delay since approval was given by Congress, the Navy has completed on a deal to buy an ex-RAF Hercules for the Blue Angels team
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Aircraft

Sparfell Acquires LaudaMotion Executive

The acquisition gives Sparfell a private jet charter operation established by the late Formula One legend Niki Lauda.
Avionics

Duncan Sees Growth in Mx Internship Program

Last year the Lincoln MRO provider offered full-time jobs to a dozen interns.
Aircraft

Raptors Bolster U.S. Gulf Force

A squadron of the stealthy fifth-generation F-22A fighters is the latest asset to join Central Command as heightened tensions with Iran continue.
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Training and Workforce

Simcom's TBM 910 Simulator Now Online in Scottsdale

Simcom has fielded the first FAA-certified Daher TBM 910 simulator at its Scottsdale, Arizona training facility.
Accidents

Boeing Pledges $100 Million for Families of Max Crash Victims

The U.S. airframer agrees to work with local governments and NGOs to administer the funds for families of 737 Max victims.
Airports

GYY Reaches 50 International Arrivals

The airport's permanent CBP facility debuted last fall, giving arriving private international flights a new Chicagoland option.
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Regulations and Government

July 4th Activities To Halt DCA Ops

The FAA warned that operations will be suspended from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at DCA for a military flyover and also be impacted later during fireworks.
Aircraft

Croatia Kicks Off a New Round of Fighter Procurement

Having failed to buy F-16s from Israel after U.S. applied restrictions, Croatia is looking for new-build F-16s or Gripens
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Aircraft

PC-24 Shows Versatility with Grass Strip Touchdown

The PC-24 jet is being certified for grass field operations and demonstrated this capability by landing at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed show.
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Training and Workforce

Clay Lacy Aviation Awards Two More Pilot Scholarships

Since it began its scholarship partnership with Orange Coast College's flight school, the Van Nuys Airport-based company has awarded over $32,000.
Accidents

Conditions Ripe for Runway Excursions in India

Safety experts warn of substandard pilot training and poor runway conditions on the subcontinent.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Radical Transparency—Life in a Fishbowl

The industry is to be commended for developing an awareness of its own bad actors and transparency is key.
Regulations and Government

FAA Establishes New Part 135 Rest and Duty Committee

The ARC resurrects the decades-long efforts to update Part 135 pilot rest and duty rules,
Airlines

Garuda Execs Drop Sriwijaya Board Seats amid Antitrust Probe

Indonesia’s antitrust watchdog is investigating charges of a ticketing cartel.
Rotorcraft

Army 2019: Russian Helicopters Lands Orders for 108 Helicopters

New versions of armed Mi-8s and Mi-28s offer greater survivability and greater stand-off engagement capability.
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Aircraft

Singapore Ends KC-135 Operations, AI-powered Inspection Advances

The end of the Boeing KC-135R in Singaporean service signals that the A330 MRTT is ready to take on operational missions.
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Safety

Torqued: Have Aviation Labor Shortages Reached a Critical Point?

Recent instances could shine a light on a lapse in standards prompted by a shortage of qualified workers.