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Aircraft

McConnell Prepares for First Air Force KC-46

McConnell AFB is to be the U.S. Air Force's first operating location for the Boeing KC-46A and also an important training center
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Airlines

IATA Readies Platform To Share Global Turbulence Information

Turbulence Aware will pool real-time, aircraft-sensed turbulence reports to improve safety and operational efficiency.

Clay Lacy Aviation Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Looks to the Future

Clay Lacy Aviation Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Looks to the Future
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FBOs

GA Airports, FBOs Give Back in 2018

More than just businesses, they look to help solve problems in their communities.
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FBOs

Scottsdale Airport To Receive Third FBO

Proprietors of the Scottdale Jet Center expect their new-build $24 million FBO to open by mid-2020.
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Aircraft

Ryanair Takes Delivery of its Last Boeing 737NG

Irish low-cost carrier commits to participating in IATA’s IOSA safety certification program.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Expands Portfolio with Twin Commander Acquisition

Ontic completed its acquisition of Firstmark, which extends its aerospace and defense parts and support reach, in addition to the general aviation market.
Avionics

Cessna Caravans Get Avionics Enhancements

The standard and optional improvements to the Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck will be included on model year 2019 Caravans and Grand Caravan EXs.
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Aircraft

Brazil Files Formal Arguments to WTO over C Series Subsidies

The program now known as the Airbus A220 benefitted from $4 billion in improper government support, according to Brazilian trade officials.
Rotorcraft

Turkey’s T625 Utility Helicopter Is Named Gökbey

Following its first flight in September, Turkey's-six-tonne helicopter now has a name. The type is also due to get an all-Turkish engine in the future.
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Simi To Take Helm of NASAO

Simi will step into her new role as president and CEO of NASAO in early 2019.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Sells More Firefighting AW139s

Fire agencies in Italy and the U.S. are placing orders for additional Leonardo intermediate twin helicopters.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medications and Flying

There is no formal list of approved medications, as both the medication itself and the ailment are factors in whether it is approved.

Ahead to the Past; New Supersonics Press for a Concorde Remix

With solid backing from Gold Seal partners, Aereon Aerospace is throttling up its AS2 program
Regulations and Government

Textron Seeks New Longitude Fuel Tank Exemption

The exemption request is a "permanent means of full compliance with the regulation," Textron Aviation said.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Starts New Hangar at Peterborough

The 100,000-sq-ft building is expected to be completed by mid-2019.
Airlines

Wow Air To Cut Fleet Nearly in Half, Lays Off 111 Staff

The Icelandic low-fare carrier starts a restructuring exercise amid talks of a rescue plan with Indigo Partners.
Training and Workforce

CAE Renews BizAv Fleet Operator Training Agreements

The global flight training provider has signed contracts with several business aircraft operators.
FBOs

Aviaâ and Jetex Sign Preferred Supplier Deal

The agreement will give Aviaâ‘s business aircraft operator membership ground handling discounts at select locations in Jetex' global FBO network.
Airports

Dallas To Implement DAL GA Landing Fee January 1

Dallas set a final rate of $5.15 per 1,000 pounds but is eliminating the fuel flowage fee for those paying the landing fee.
Training and Workforce

Directional Aviation Has Lofty Aspirations for SimCom

Under Directional Aviation's wing, SimCom plans three subdivisions: owner-flown pilot training, bizjet fleet pilot training, and a new pilot academy.
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Rotorcraft

All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.
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FBOs

Yingling FBO Adds Hangar Space in $4M Expansion

Yingling Aviation's expansion at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport includes the addition of its first paint booth.

Cutter Aviation Family Patriarch Passes

William R. Cutter, son of William P. Cutter, who founded the company, the oldest family-owned FBO chain, in 1928, passed away this week at the age of 86.
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Grifo-E on Target to Hit Key Development Milestones

Having prduced several m-scan radars in its Grifo range for light fighters and attack aircraft, Leonardo is now developing an e-scan derivative
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Company Plans To Rent Self-piloted eVTOLs

Lift plans to rent out eVTOLs under the Part 103 powered ultralight rules beginning next year.
Airlines

Avianca Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazil’s fourth largest airline opts to fight lessors’ attempts to repossess aircraft.
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Accidents

IATA Sees Role for the Association in Accident Investigations

The airline industry has registered 517 accident fatalities so far in 2018.
Engines

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

The initial Japanese-build geared turbofan has passed Pratt & Whitney’s production acceptance test.
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Embarks on Quest for Fighters for Indigenous Carrier

The Indian Navy has plans to field at least two indigenous aircraft carriers, and would like to populate their decks with home-grown fighters
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