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Accidents

Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S.

U.S. Rep Ed Case's bill would prohibit flights over national parks, prohibit narration from pilots
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Accidents

Another Citation Crash and Burn with No Fatalities

For the fourth time in six weeks, passengers and crew evacuated safely from a Cessna Citation following a crash before fire consumed their aircraft.
Aircraft

MAKS 2019: Turkish President Erdoğan Inspects Su-57, Considers Alternatives to F-35

Turkey’s president was in Moscow to view Russian fighters that could be acquired in place of the Lockheed Martin F-35.
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FBOs

Banyan Air To Host Customer Bash for 40th Anniversary

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport-based FBO and MRO Banyan Air Service will host a customer-appreciation open house on September 14 to celebrate its 40th.
Aircraft

Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 Remains Impounded in South Africa

The Tanzanian government is hopeful the twinjet will soon be released and put back in service.
Rotorcraft

New Schedule, Specs for VRT500 Light Helicopter

The manufacturer has improved performance specs for the aircraft announced last year.
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Aircraft

UAC Bullish on Narrowbodies but Sees Innovation Gap

Russian aircraft manufacturer United Aircraft sees a relative lack of highly innovative product offerings until the 2040s.
Regulations and Government

While Welcomed, Supersonic NPRM Draws Industry Caution

Viewed as a key step toward civil supersonic flight, the proposal, includes language that manufacturers believe is an "absolute prohibition."
Regulations and Government

South Korean Low-cost Carriers Face Triple Headwinds

Plans to replace suspended flights to Japan with new services to mainland China are put on hold by Beijing.
Safety

AINsight: Time Out for Safety

Taking a time out for safety might help stop the clock on a potentially disastrous occurrence.
Aircraft

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN

Russia's MC-21 Airliner Logs New Sales But Heads Into Sanctions Turbulence - AIN
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Aircraft

NBAA Sets 2020 Regional Forums Schedule, Cities

The forums typically attract about 2,500 attendees and include 150 indoor exhibits and a static display of about 35 aircraft.
Safety

FAA: Time for Pilots To Brush Up On Weather Analysis

An abundance of weather information is only as good as the pilot who can interpret it and incorporate it into his or her preflight planning.
Aircraft

More Customers Surface for MC-21 as It Debuts at MAKS

The Russian-made narrowbody participates in the MAKS 2019 show’s flying displays.
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Security

Putting the CAN Bus Hack into Context

Are aviation CAN bus networks vulnerable to cyber attacks? Yes, but the prospect is highly unlikely.
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Aircraft

Broker Sees Double-digit Gains in Charter Activity

Demand was highest for super-midsize and heavy jets followed by light jets, broker New Flight Charters noted.
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Rotorcraft

Life Flight Completes HAI Safety Program

Air ambulance operation Life Flight has completed the Helicopter Association International's Accreditation Program of Safety.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Fleet Reaches 20,000 Hours

Bell has delivered 200 of its 505 light singles to customers on six continents
ATC

Nav Canada Increases ATC User Fees

Nav Canada, the private, not-for-profit that operates the country’s ATC system, is increasing user fees to recover costs of providing ADS-B surveillance.
Airports

JetSolution Attains ISO Nod, Tackles Airport Closure

JetSolution Aviation Group was able to navigate the challenging period when the Hong Kong International Airport was disrupted by pre-democracy protesters.
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel To Offer SAF at Jackson Hole Aviation Next Week

Avfuel will make 7,300 gallons of sustainable aviation fuel available to turbine business aircraft operators at Jackson Hole Aviation early next week.
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Aircraft

Virgin Australia Losses Trigger Management Shakeup

Virgin Australia reports its seventh consecutive annual loss and braces for deep restructuring.
Regulations and Government

DOT's Cert Committee Encompasses Spectrum of Industry

DOT Secretary Elaine Chao appointed 22 members, including 20 stakeholders to the new committee.
Aircraft

Superjet with “Sabrelets” Makes MAKS Show Debut

An SSJ100 Superjet shows the way to improved efficiency for the Sukhoi-designed airliner.
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Avionics

FAA Approves Elliott's Standby Attitude Module STC

Elliott will offer Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics’ MD302 as part of G5000 upgrades for Citation Excel/XLS.
Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio Pads Mx Business with $14 Million Deal

Spanning seven-years, the contract calls for maintenance of four P.180 Avanti IIs used for flight inspection activities.
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New NBAA Committee To Tackle Emerging Technology Issues

NBAA is soliciting members who have an interested or background in an array of emergency aviation technologies, infrastructure, and training.
Aircraft

Avia Files 737 Max Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Boeing

Differences between the 737 Max and its predecessor should have necessitated a new TC and type-specific training, alleges the lawsuit.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Industry Group Produces New Podcast

New episodes of the Air Charter podcast will be produced every two weeks.
Security

TSA Backs Off Uniform Mandate for Known Crewmembers

TSA is continuing with plans to increase random crew selection for PreCheck screening while the KCM program undergoes an audit.