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U.S. Bizjet Accidents Higher in 2018

Fatal accidents of U.S.-registered business jets doubled from two in 2017 to four last year, while the number of fatalities more than tripled to 10.
Regulations and Government

DeFazio Steps in As Chair of Key House Committee

DeFazio has served on the T&I Comittee since 1987 and either chaired or served as ranking member of four of its subcommittees, including Aviation.
Airlines

Japanese Airports and Airlines Prominent in On-Time Rankings

Osaka’s Itami Airport led large airports globally for on-time departures and Japan Airlines ranked first among large carriers for on-time arrivals.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Neuron Passes 150-flight Milestone

The Neuron UCAV technology demonstrator has now flown more than 150 times. Recent trials have been undertaken against Spanish Typhoon fighters.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Unveils Nexus Air Taxi Concept at CES

Bell’s proposed solution for urban air mobility has a name, configuration and a team of partners aimed at bringing the Nexus to service by the mid-2020s.
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Aircraft

Incongruent Rules Threaten EASA Certification of Russian Jets

Airworthiness approvals in Europe of MC-21 and modified SSJ100 could encounter years of delays.
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Aircraft

Comlux Completion Brings the Client’s Vision to Life - A BBJ is Born

Comlux Completion Brings the Client’s Vision to Life - A BBJ is Born
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Aircraft

Gunships for Sale as Part of Mass Jordanian Sell-off

Jordan is in the process of rationalizing its air force by reducing the number of types on strength and removing redundant and aging aircraft.
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Safety

Industry Surveys Euro Operators To Build Safety Data

Without operational data, says a GAMA official, "We are blind as to the level of safety in Europe."
Cabin Interior and Electronics

BizjetMobile Launches Chiimp Next

BizjetMobile says Chiimp Next can deliver unlimited inflight email, SMS and WhatsApp messaging.
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Training and Workforce

NBAA Pushes for More Scenario-based Training

In comments on a draft advisory circular, the association also asks the FAA to provide further guidance on risk-management training.
Aircraft

Supersonic Hopeful Gets More Funding

Boom Supersonic, which looks to bring a next-generation supersonic commerical transport to market, has closed on another $100 million in investments.
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Airlines

Herb Kelleher Dead at 87

The Southwest Airlines founder left an indelible stamp on the industry.
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Tony Broderick, Former Top Safety Regulator, Dies at 75

Broderick made a mark for his straight-forward, no-nonsense approach to regulation, willing to stand up to the sharpest of scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
FBOs

Texas FBO Joins DASSP Program, Helps Local Kids

Fort Worth Meacham International's American Aero FTW is the latest gateway to be approved for TSA access to Reagan National
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Airlines

Ryanair UK Secures AOC, Safeguarding Its Post-Brexit Network

The Irish low-cost carrier’s 2018 passenger growth slows while new cabin strikes loom.
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Airports

U.S. Military To Replace California Airport Runway

As part of a training exercise, the Department of Defense is sending in the Marines and Navy to rebuild the strip at Catalina Island's Airport in the Sky.
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Avionics

FAA Awards Next-gen WAAS Contract to NovAtel

Through a new FAA contract, NovAtel will deliver 40 next-gen ground uplink stations to upgrade the WAAS network.
Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly CEO Sees Regulatory Challenges in 2019

Brexit's effect on European private jet operators looms large, PrivateFy CEO says.
Aircraft

Saab Flies Second GlobalEye, Revises Gripen E Production

Saab has achieved a significant milestone in the GlobalEye program for the UAE with the first flight of the second aircraft
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Airports

FAA Withholds Funding for Norwood Airport over FBO Spat

The FAA's New England Region is withholding future discretionary funding for Norwood Airport until it corrects federal grant assurance violations.
Airlines

Ailing Indian Airlines Get Relief from Gagan Delay

The subcontinent extends the deadline for implementation of its satellite-based augmentation system until June 2020.
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Rotorcraft

Spain Signs Deals To Double NH90 Fleet and Upgrade Chinooks

Spain is expanding its rotary-wing force through deals to buy NH90s in both transport and maritime versions, and to upgrade its Chinooks
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Regulations and Government

Prolonged Shutdown Affecting Training, Flight Permits

Full ramifications were not immediately felt given the timing of the shutdown, but some operators are already encountering issues.
Aircraft

Zunum Runs Into Financing Trouble

The would-be electric hybrid airplane maker struggles to close on its latest fundraising effort.
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Aircraft

Airbus Seals Deals for 120 A220s

JetBlue and Neeleman’s Moxy each plan to take deliveries of the narrowbodies from Airbus’s new U.S. factory in Mobile.
Aircraft

One Aviation Continues Slog Through Chapter 11

One Aviation is still awaiting court approval for its plan to exit bankruptcy and facing a challenge from some company stakeholders.
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Avionics

Garmin TXi Touchscreen Displays Certified, Available for VFR Helicopters

Garmin's touchscreen TXi displays offer helicopter operators significant new capabilities.
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Accidents

Chinese Entrepreneur Dies in Atlanta Crash

The crash remains under investigation.
Accidents

EASA Confirms Sharp Increase In 2018 Airliner Fatalities

Last year the airline industry recorded the most number of deaths since 2015.