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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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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.