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Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Blends XOJet, JetSmarter into XO

The new company will provide a digital platform for ease of use.
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Aircraft

MGR Looks To Double Wichita Engineering Workforce

The division of Montreal-based MSB Global Ressources looks to add 30 more aerospace engineers by end of summer.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Signature Teams Up with Windsor Jet

The alliance will extend Gama's reach in the heavy jet segment while providing Windsor with access to resources, expertise, and experience.
Rotorcraft

NTSB: Non-IFR Rated NYC Helicopter Crash Pilot Was Lost

The pilot of the AW109E that crashed atop a New York high-rise reported he was lost, flew erratically in low visibility
Avionics

FAA Issues STC with More Options for Part 25 ADS-B

A new FreeFlight Systems STC offers ADS-B compliance for MST 67A-equipped Part 25 jets.
Regulations and Government

FAA Administrator Nominee Dickson Defends Disclosures

Dickson said he did not disclose a whistleblower complaint because he was named a party to it and said actions of Delta were appropriate at the time.
Regulations and Government

NATA's Dempsey Calls For Grassroots Outreach in Keynote

NATA president Gary Dempsey was the keynote speaker at Wichita Aero Club luncheon yesterday.
Maintenance and Modifications

Garmin Adds Turbine Engine Monitoring on TXi Displays

EIS capability on Garmin's TXi displays is now available for PT6A-powered single-engine turboprops.
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Ontic partners with HC Pacific on 777 wiring

Inventory management and logistics agreement covers Ontic's Boeing 777 fuel measurement system wiring harness products.
Aircraft

UK F-35s Conduct First Operational Sorties

No weapons are believed to have been dropped, but the RAF's F-35s have now joined those of Israel and the U.S. on combat duty.
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Russia to Modernize Moscow Missile Defense

To be ready in 2022, the city's new defenses will rely on conventionally armed interceptors in place of the Cold War-era nuclear missiles
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Rotorcraft

Boeing Partners With Kitty Hawk On UAM

Boeing is partnering with Kitty Hawk, builder of the Cora eVTOL air taxi, on urban air mobility solutions
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Airports

Orange County Approves GA Restructuring at SNA

The unanimously accepted plan will reduce FBO acreage and put restrictions on where mid and large cabin private jets can park.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Orgs Urge FAA To Revamp Mx School Proposal

In joint comments, 14 groups asked the FAA to take a less prescriptive approach and adhere to Department of Education practices in Mx school standards.
Airlines

EVA Air Cabin Crew Strike Enters Seventh Day

Hundreds of flights cancelled by Taiwan airline as flight attendant strike cripples operations.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Extends Reach into Northeast with Boston Base

The Boston base is part of a growth strategy that includes additional bases throughout the U.S.
Safety

AINsight: Future of Aviation Safety and Tech

Technology is a significant player in ensuring the safe experience the traveling public demands.
Avionics

Global Aviation Technologies Expands with New Work

New defense work drives the Wichita-based company to expand to a second, 14,000-sq-ft building.
Aircraft

Tarom Renews Turboprop Fleet with Nine ATR 72-600s

The Romanian flag carrier will lease the new ATR turboprops from Nordic Aviation Capital.
Aircraft

Lee Aerospace's CoolView Windows PMA'd for Beechjet

The Wichita-based supplier has received parts manufacturing approval for applying Coolview to side cockpit windows of Beechjet variants.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Copperstate Turbine Engine Becomes TAE Aerospace

The Australian buyer is looking to make inroads into the U.S. MRO market.
Rotorcraft

DRF Modifies Another Helo for Arctic Research Ship

DRF Luftrettung recently completed modifications for a BK-117 C1 that will be based aboard the research vessel Polarstern
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Avionics

Elliott Starts First G5000 Install on Citation Excel

After the issuance of an STC for the upgrade earlier this month, the MRO says it has another 16 Citations lined up to receive the G5000.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Opinion Seeks Runway Incursion Safeguards

The formal opinion issued followed the review of nearly 1,800 comments on a runway safety NPA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Earns STC on Learjet 40/45 Upgrade

The modification centers on the replacement of obsolete CTR displays with modern DU-875 LCD monitors.

Bizav Flight Activity Sees Double-digit Drop in Europe

The Argus report saw declines in all major aircraft categories with turboprop flights experiencing the biggest slide.
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Aircraft

American Sets Retirement Date for MD-80s

The last 26 of the McDonnell Douglas widebodies will leave the AA fleet on September 4.
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Aircraft

Solairus Launches New Charter Membership Program

Altitude 25 is the name of Solarius Aviation's new charter membership program.

NATA Appoints Next Slate for Board of Directors

During the association's annual meeting and conference, NATA named Aeroplex/Aerolease Group president and CEO Curt Castagna as chairman.
Aircraft

Business Aircraft Financier Global Jet Raises $517M

It's Global Jet Capital's third asset-backed securitization bringing its total to more than $2.1 billion.