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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Acquires MRO Tech Firm Tracware

Tracware is a developer of process control software to manage workflows for third-party MRO providers, OEMS, and aircraft management firms.
Aircraft

737 Max Inspectors Undertrained, Says Special Counsel’s Office

A whistleblower complaint sparking an OSC probe calls into question operational reviews of several other aircraft.
Aircraft

IATA’s de Juniac Urges Harmony in 737 Max Service Return Effort

The global airline trade body calls on government across the world to implement CORSIA and steer away from introducing regional schemes.
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Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Reps Call For Agreement on 2050 CO2 Target

Setting a clear CO2 target is critical if aviation is to respond and plan efficiently, while no clear alternatives to burning jet fuel yet exist.
Aircraft

Boeing Cements Air New Zealand Order for Eight 787-10s

ANZ expects to receive Dreamliner deliveries from late 2022 to 2027.
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Charter & Fractional

Changes to Russian Regulations Threaten Charter Customer Choice and Market Access

Protectionist regulations imposed by the Russian goverment are having an affect on international charter operators in the country.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Airport Wins Environmental Award

UK’s busiest purely business aviation airport has been recognized for its efforts to be Carbon neutral.
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AINsight: Impaired in the Air

Pilots need to be better educated about the risk of prescription and OTC drugs.
Aircraft

SyberJet SJ30i Nears First Flight

Revised SJ30 will have new Honeywell avionics
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Newest Globals Get Transport Canada OK

Certification comes about 16 months after the Montreal-headquartered manufacturer took the wraps off the 5500 and 6500.
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Aircraft

New Business Jets 2019

Buyers of business jets are embracing new models with compelling value.
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FBOs

China Tests New Jet-fuel Payment Process

The Beijing Business Aviation Association and Chinese business jet operators are currently trialing a real-time aviation fuel settlement system.
Charter & Fractional

Metrojet China GM Chen Elected to AsBAA Board

Michael Chen, the general manager of Metrojet’s China air operator certificate, has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) board.
Maintenance and Modifications

Subic Bay Opens New Bizjet MRO Facility

Philippines’ Aviation Concepts Technical Services recently opened its new 18,000-sq-m hangar at Subic Bay International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Seeks $514k Penalty from Parts Supplier

The FAA is seeking a $514,558 civil penalty against Aerospace Support for allegedly selling ball bearings without the proper airworthiness documentation.
FBOs

Michigan FBOs Rebrand

Executive Air Transport, Tulip CIty Air Service, and a new FBO at Cherry Capital Airport will form the nucleous of a new local FBO chain.
Airports

DOT IG, FAA Spar Over Metroplex Documentation

Following an audit of the FAA’s metroplex redesign program, the DOT Inspector General found that the remaining five locations won't be completed until 2021
Airports

CBAA Launches Letter Campaign for CYUL Access

CBAA wants operators who use Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport to write letters against a nightly GA airplane ban during runway work.
Safety

In Fight Against Contamination, NATA Issues DEF Decals

The decals are intended to clearly label DEF storage containers to reduce the possibility of mistaking DEF with other liquids.
Avionics

X-naut Adds To Pilot Series iPad Accessories Line

X-naut has introduced a new series of iPad cockpit mounts designed to complement its Pilot Series iPad cooling cases.
Maintenance and Modifications

IATA's New Parts Portal Meant to Shave Procurement Costs

Creators designed the IATA MRO SmartHub for more accurate assessment of fair market value of parts.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Making Tech Acquisition

Wheels Up is acquiring some of the assets of flight management systems provider Avianis Systems.

NBAA Forms Partnership To Foster Leadership Council

FunD Av Consulting president Lyndse Costabile has served on the council and brings a background in philanthropy, fundraising, and aviation education..

NAA To Honor John Rosanvallon, Mary Miller

Rosanvallon and Miller are among a slate of six recipients announced for this year’s 2019 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation Awards.
Rotorcraft

Bell Hopeful of Philippines Deal as APAC Region Seeks More Attack Helicopters

Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements
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Aircraft

Bombardier Begins Delivery of Special Mission Globals

Germany's air force and long-time Bombardier customer, the Luftwaffe, will operate the aircraft for political and parliamentary transport.
Aircraft

NetJets Takes Its 100th Bombardier Challenger

The delivery of a Challenger 350 to NetJets boosted the fractional provider's fleet of Challenger aircraft to the century mark.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 Wins Transport Canada Approval

The Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine for the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 has received Transport Canada certification.
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Aircraft

Textron's Citation Longitude Gets FAA Certification

Type certification of the super-midsize twin was originally expected in 2017.
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Engines

Safran Developing New Turboprop Engine for Unmanned Market

Safran's new unmanned turboprop engine will fly up to 45,000 feet and produce fewer emissions
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