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Accidents

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.

BBGA Honors Inflite CEO Penny Stephens

Stephens evolved "a family-run, independent business into a thriving, international-focused concern in MRO and executive aviation handling."
Airlines

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement

The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.
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Aircraft

Premier Shows Off Mooney Ovation Ultra at SNF 2019

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Premier Aircraft Sales brought a 2019 Mooney Ovation Ultra demo airplane and its two regional sales experts to SNF 2019.

AOPA App's Pilot Passport Gamifies Flying

The AOPA app's new Pilot Passport feature lets users search for new places to fly, check in at airports and aviation events, and earn points and badges.

Sporty’s Awards Inaugural Prize to Young Writer

The Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots includes a $2,500 stipend.

People in Aviation: April 2019

New senior-level appointments are at Airbus Helicopters, ASTM International, Duncan Aviation and Gulfstream.
Rotorcraft

PHI International Implementing Risk-monitoring Software

The helicopter services company will use Coruson real-time risk monitoring software.
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Rotorcraft

Speedy Defiant Joins Slow Army Program

Sikorsky's SB-1 makes first flight as $790 million more is proposed for the Army's Future Vertical Lift program
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Changing private aviation trends increase demand for Wi-Fi

How the inflight experience can make or break a charter business
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Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia Market More Upbeat

The number of aircraft dipped, ahead of an expected fleet renewal next year, says one official.
Airports

Bolen: Fed Funds Protecting Airports from Local Limits

Federal funding is making up less than half of annual airport needs.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety, TRU Combine Textron Aviation Training Ops

The new joint venture between FlightSafety and TRU Simulation + Training is named FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training.

Jet Aviation's Paddock To Take Over as President

Jet Aviation SVP Dave Paddock will take over from current president Rob Smith, who is moving to the marine systems unit of parent company General Dynamics.
Regulations and Government

Safety Alert Addresses TALPA Procedures

A n FAA safety alert provides information to FAR Part 25 airplane operators on the safety benefits of using a takeoff and landing performance assessment.
Sustainability and Environment

New Study Sees Competitive SAFJ Prices in Future

A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says that with tweaks to the production process, biofuels could be priced at a par with Jet A.
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Airlines

Brexit Uncertainty Dampening Demand at EasyJet

The UK-headquartered LCC maintains it is well prepared for any Brexit outcome.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Border Patrol Displaying, Hiring at SNF

The U.S. Customs Border Patrol air and marine operations (AMO) will be showcasing aircraft and marine vessels at the 45th annual Sun ‘n’ Fun International.
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Training and Workforce

Bombardier's Safety Standdown Moving To Fort Worth

Bombardier Business Aircraft will host its 23rd Safety Standdown November 12-14 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Aircraft

Pipistrel Eyes Mongolia for Final Assembly

The light aircraft manufacturer is forging ahead on a deal proposed in October 2018.
Aircraft

First Flight for the Ilyushin Il-112V

After a long development and several delays, the Il-112V—intended successor to the Antonov An-26—takes to the air at Voronezh.
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Aircraft

Waco Brings Biplane, PC-6 on Floats to Sun 'n' Fun

The manufacturer brought several models from the era of open-cockpit biplanes.
FBOs

FBO Survey: FBOs Serve Growing Market

Although flight activity is growing, the pace has slowed, but top FBOs remain busy keeping their customers happy.
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Accidents

Accidents: April 2019

Preliminary and final reports
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation: An Industry Leader

Duncan Aviation: An Industry Leader
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Aircraft

LIMA 2019: Malaysia Evaluates MPAs

With Chinese influence growing and piracy becoming a major threat, the Royal Malaysian Air Force is on the hunt for maritime patrol aircraft
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Aircraft

TUI Places Initial Cost of Max Groundings at €200 Million

The world’s largest travel group anticipates the new Boeing narrowbodies will not return to service before mid-July.
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Rotorcraft

NASA's Mars Helicopter Ready for Red Planet Flight

NASA helicopter scheduled to fly on Mars in 2021.
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Regulations and Government

Bulletin Clarifies RVSM Authorization Process

The FAA has issued an Information for Operators bulletin about eased requirements for RVSM approvals.