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Accidents

AINsight: A Review of King Air Takeoff Accidents

A review of past King Air takeoff accidents reveals that pilot error, not aircraft issues, were at the root of these mishaps.

Hartzell Brings Newly STC'd Props to AirVenture

Ohio propeller manufacturer Hartzell is showing two fresh approvals for Cessna and American Champion models.
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Aircraft

Boeing 777X First Flight Delayed Until 2020

Efforts continue at GE to solve premature wear condition involving the GE9X’s compressor.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UPS Applies for Part 135 Certificate for Drone Deliveries

Global delivery company UPS says it ultimately wants to conduct day and night, beyond visual line of sight operations
Airlines

Brussels Approves Air Nostrum-CityJet Joint Venture

The proposed combination features ties with regional aircraft lessor Falko Regional Aircraft.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Bizjet Shipments Soar 25% in 1H19

Business jet deliveries at Gulfstream Aerospace climbed 25 percent in the first half, with large-cabin shipments solely driving this increase.
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Sustainability and Environment

Swedavia and Heathrow Looking To Increase SAF Uptake

The Swedish airport operator started buying sustainable aviation fuel in 2016 and aims to dramatically increase the amount by 2025.
Aircraft

Boeing Warns of More Max Rate Cuts, Possible Line Shutdown

The U.S. airframer’s “best estimate” now calls for the 737 Max to return to service early in the fourth quarter.
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Avionics

Honeywell Buys Autopilot Maker TruTrak

Trutrak’s CEO and owner Andrew Barker will join subsidiary BendixKing's executive team
FBOs

Paragon Network Expands Caribbean Footprint

Copeca Jet Center, one of two FBO’s at Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernandez International Airport is the latest to join the Paragon Network.
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Aircraft

StandardAero Completes Learjet 45 Cockpit Upgrade

The upgrade involved the installation of a Honeywell Primus Elite cockpit.
Airlines

Kenya Airways To Return to Government Control

The Kenyan parliament votes to accept a committee plan to re-nationalize the flag carrier.
Aircraft

Bombardier Marks Milestone at Singapore Service Center

Crews at the Bombardier center in Seletar Aerospace Park install a cabin management system in a Global Express XRS.
Regulations and Government

Inhofe, King Further Champion GA Issues with Plane Act

The Plane Act, S.2198, is designed to foster airport infrastructure, end the revenue diversion, and strengthen pilot legal protections.
Aircraft

NASA Brings UAM Testbed Aircraft to AirVenture

Modified Columbia 300 will be used to test various facets of fully autonomous flight.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Displays Vahana eVTOL Demonstrator at AirVenture

Airbus executive says better batteries needed before eVTOLs will gain wider acceptance
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Aircraft

Mooney Intros Maintenance Cost Management Plan

Hight performance piston single manufacturer also announces useful load increase program, says more factory aftermarket upgrade programs coming
Training and Workforce

Six Disabled Pilots Get Wings from Able Flight

Non-profit group has now awarded more than 100 flight training scholarships to handicapped aspiring aviators
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms Dickson as FAA Administrator

The confirmation came over the objection of Senate Democrats, who voiced concern about a whistleblower complaint involving Dickson's former employer.
Aircraft

First Flight Nears for Samson Switchblade

Flying car has attracted almost 1,000 "reservations."
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Aircraft

BendixKing's xVue Finds Way On New Pipistrel Trainer

Pipistrel trainers equipped with BendixKing's xVue Touch will be known as Alpha King.
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Embraer Joins FlightAware's Premium Flight Tracking

Textron Aviation was the launch OEM for the program that was rolled out in June.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Flirtey To Begin Drone Delivery Service in 2020

Company plans to use drones to delivery AEDs, packages.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Court Overturns NTSB Findings in Falsification Case

ARSA questions whether the ruling came to the correct conclusion for the wrong reason.
Airlines

British Airways Seeks Further Court Action To Avoid Pilots Strike

BA pilot dispute leads a broader wave of social unrest in the industry across the UK as the likelihood of a hard-Brexit rises.
Aircraft

JetBlue Tweaks Capacity Outlook on A321neo Delivery Delays

The New York-based airline calls Airbus’s production challenges “very disappointing.”
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Safety

Ebola Caution Advised on Central Africa Bizav Flights

Due to the virus outbreak, Universal Weather & Aviation is advising operators to get the most updated information prior to flying there.

Korean Fighters Fire Warning Shots at Russian A-50

The airspace incursion by the AEW aircraft led Korean aircraft to fire their first shots while engaged on air defense interception duties.
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Aircraft

Wing Spirit Expands HondaJet Order to 15

The Hawaii-based company plans to use the HondaJet Elites for inter-island charters and air ambulance operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Earns STC for King Air 300 Engine Upgrade

The package includes replacement of the PT6A-60A engines with new, higher-rated PT6A-67As, and swapping the four-blade Hartzell props for five blades.
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