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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.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker Victor Vows Softer Environmental Impact

Victor pledges reduction in carbon emissions from charter flights, promotion of sustainable alternative fuels.
Training and Workforce

Rejecting the Takeoff the FlightSafety Way

FlightSafety's Go/No-Go Rejected Takeoff course is something that all jet pilots should experience.
Avionics

FlightSafety Adds EFVS Training for Gulfstreams

FlightSafety International has added enhanced flight vision system touchdown and rollout training for the Gulfstream G280, G450, G500, G550, G600, and G650
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Avionics

Flexjet Taps GE To Take FOQA to the Next Level

Flexjet is elevating its flight operations quality assurance program by marrying GE’s flight safety analysis services with wireless quick access recorders.
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Aircraft

Wake Vortex Reduction Trials Go Live at Vienna Airport

A new procedure using plate lines aims to mitigate wake vortices during landing approaches.
Accidents

U.S. Bizav Accident Fatalities Skyrocket in 1H19

According to preliminary statistics, 19 people died in four business jet crashes and 28 lost their lives in five turboprop crashes during the first half.
Aircraft

Emirates Launches World's Shortest A380 Flights

The twice-daily Emirates service from Dubai to Muscat extends just 185 nm in each direction.
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Rotorcraft

Trapp Replacing Emerson at Airbus Helicopters

Romain Trapp is the new president of Airbus Helicopters Inc., replacing Chris Emerson who will head the company's defense and space division
Security

Drone Maker DJI Launches 'Government Edition'

DJI's new drone package safeguards against unauthorized data sharing
Safety

UTM Provider Unifly Draws More Investors

Unmanned Traffic Management software provider Unifly has raised another $20 million from investors including Germany's ATC authority
FBOs

Dassault Buys Ruag's Geneva and Lugano Sites

The move is the latest in the French airframer's push to improve its European maintenance network.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Expands Helo Engine Support in Thailand

Safran is partnering with Thai Aviation Industries to expand support for more engine models and operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo's Louisiana Support Facility Gets Part 145 OK

Leonardo's Gulf of Mexico helicopter support center has received Part 145 repair station approval from the FAA.
Aircraft

EASA Issues Special Condition To Govern VTOL Aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency's new Special Condition for VTOL aircraft promises a solid regulatory foundation for this fast-growing sector.