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Aircraft

Bombardier Snags Deal for Five Learjet 75s

Bombardier valued the sale to an undisclosed customer at $69 million.
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Rotorcraft

Marines Reactivating Unmanned Kaman K-Max Helicopters

Kaman says it is working on optionally piloted vehicles for commercial use
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FBOs

Gainesville, Florida Airport Breaks Ground on FBO

Keystone Heights Airport expects to complete the new terminal by spring 2020.
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Security

DOT IG Auditing FAA Cybersecurity Actions

The FAA works with DHS and DOD on a joint initiative designed to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Avionics

U.S. Bizav Fleet Passes 70 Percent ADS-B Equipage

According to statistics from FÏightAware, more than 70 percent of U.S.-registered bizjets and turboprops have met the mandate, with the deadline looming.
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Accidents

Crews Locate Challenger 601 Wreckage in NE Mexico

The twinjet disappeared from radar Sunday afternoon approximately 100 nm from its destination of Monterrey.

NATA To Honor Dorenda Baker's FAA Service

Baker spent more than 30 years at the agency, helping pave the way for new technologies, streamlined certification, and tighter international relations.
Aircraft

IDEF’19: Su-57 May Provide Turkey with an F-35 Alternative

Russia has announced that it will soon be ready to export the Su-57, and Turkey is keen to find out more because of the ongoing spat with Washington
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety's Master Tech Program Turns to Cabin

Cabin systems will be the sixth track in FlightSafety's Master Technician program.
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Aircraft

Air Transat Starts Fleet Renewal with First Airbus A321LRs

Montreal-based leisure airline Air Transat will add 17 single-aisle Airbus aircraft by 2022 under a deal with U.S. lessor AerCap.
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Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Hold Steady in Q1

Embraer's commercial jet deliveries slide by three aircraft to 11 as did its backlog, to $16 billion.
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Fuel

Swiss Online Fueling Service Expands to Africa

Valcora has opened an office in Johannesburg, to support the growing need for reliable fuel purchasing options.
Safety

FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
FBOs

Jet Aviation to Expand to Arizona

The global aviation services provider has purchased a stake in an in-development FBO at Scottsdale Airport, which will be under the Jet Aviation brand.
Accidents

Passengers Safe after Boeing 737 Ends Up in Florida River

Miami Air Flight 293 with 142 persons onboard overran runway 10 while landing at the Florida naval base in a thunderstorm.
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Accidents

Lightning Strike Considered Most Likely Cause of SSJ100 Crash

Other factors under consideration by Aeroflot accident investigators include pilot response to technical problems.
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Accidents

Boeing Describes Why Max Did Not Carry Disagree Alert

The U.S. airframer insists the lack of the alert feature did not compromise safety of the 737 Max.
Rotorcraft

HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support

The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.
Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to King Air Flight Deck

A new software upgrade and optional hardware add new capabilities to Garmin's G1000 NXi suite in King Airs.
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Airlines

Lebanon's MEA Rises Above Structural Disadvantages

Middle East Airlines sees room for growth despite incursions by Gulf behemoths.
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Aircraft

IDEF’19: Turkish Hürjet Approaches PDR Despite Program Delays

Turkish Aerospace's Hürjet advanced trainer program is back on track following delays caused by supplier selection issues.
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Accidents

Fiery Crash of Stricken Aeroflot SSJ100 Kills at Least 41

A blaze emanating from the Superjet’s rear fuselage breaks out upon emergency landing at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.
Accidents

Guimbal Suffers First Fatal U.S. Crash

A Helicopteres Guimbal G2 crashed into the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, killing both aboard.
Aircraft

King Air Summit in Canada Sees Record Attendance

Planning for a third summit in the fall of 2020 is underway, summit organizer FastAir says.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Despite Sale, Collins Still Has a Robust Cabin Business

After sale of its airline in-flight entertainment business, Collins Aero fights perception it's exited the same work for business jets.
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Airlines

SAS Resumes Full Schedule following Pilots’ Strike

The Scandinavian airline’s pilots staged a week-long walkout in spite of deteriorating market conditions across Europe.
Regulations and Government

Operators, Fuel Providers Face New Fuel Tax in Canada

Operators must register with the Canada Registry Agency if they plan to fly through affected provinces.
Charter & Fractional

Seattle FBOs Shun ICE Detention Flights

Following an executive order from the King County executive, the FBOs at Seattle's King County International have vetoed serving deportation charters.

AINsight: Nothing Static about Dynamic

Today’s dynamic preowned business jet marketplace should be judged with dynamic markers, not old methods.
Charter & Fractional

Magellan Jets Rolls Out New Membership Offering

The new Magellan program includes a refund offer for new members who aren't satisfied with the service after their first flight.