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Mente Group Extends Bizav Services, Locations

Dallas-based Mente Group's services and locations expansion includes an alliance with Germany's ProAir Aviation.
Aircraft

Russia Restricting Access to Boeing and Airbus Airliners

The Federation's import body has denied an import license to Pobeda Airlines for 30 737 Max jets while Rosaviatsiya withholds A220 certification.
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Avionics

Demand Growing for Aspen Evolution Max Upgrades

The Max display upgrades from Aspen Avionics are available at special pricing through the end of April.
Security

DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity

Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.
Accidents

Boeing Set to Meet with Max Operators, Regulators

The U.S. manufacturer plans to relay details of updated Max flight control software and a training addendum.

30 Years of WAI: Making It Count

WAI conference hosts dozens of educational sessions, several of which were directed at women interested in careers in business aviation.
Avionics

Garmin Certifies G3X Touch in GA Piston Singles

Garmin has certified new, lower-cost, and more capable avionics designed for single-engine piston aircraft.
Rotorcraft

CHC Helicopter To Take Part in CRM, Human Factors Study

The study is financed by a more than $71,000 award to the industrial psychology department at Aberdeen University in Scotland.
Accidents

More Gray Charter Action Needed, Says BACA

BBC Wales has continued to investigate Sala crash, assisted by BACA, which wants more action from the CAA to deter illegal charter.
Avionics

CCX Unveils Mobile Radio Tester Suite

The three T-RX testers are each designed to test specific radio types—up to 16 systems each—and cover more than 100 tests.
Aircraft

20 Years Since Breitling Orbiter Circled the Globe in 20 Days

Piccard said historic achievement, peobably the last great aviation achievement of the 20th Century, seems like "only yesterday."
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Aircraft

Further Improved Su-25SM3 Redeploys to Syria

Following a shootdown in early 2018, the venerable "Frogfoot" was withdrawn from action, but now a better-protected version is back.
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Charter & Fractional

Wijet Begins HondaJet Flights in Europe

Wijet has ordered 16 HondaJets and launched service after its first one was delivered on March 20.
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Safety

AINsight: Managing Fatigue in Aviation

Fatigue can defeat the best pilots, procedures, and training—and if not properly managed can become a killer.

Aero Friedrichshafen To Host Bizav Conference

The event will be held in concert with the German Business Aviation Association and cover a range of topics that highlight from ADS-B to air ambulance.
Aircraft

Used Bizjet Prices Under Pressure Despite Low Inventory

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch report noted lower pricing among all size categories of used business jets in February.
Accidents

Garuda Seeks To Cancel Order for 49 Boeing 737 Max Jets

The Indonesian flag carrier cites a loss of confidence among passengers in the new Boeing narrowbody.
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Aircraft

QTA Now Offers Engine Inlet Substitute for G280

It is QTA's sixth FAA-approved STC for its carbon fiber engine inlet replacement program.
Rotorcraft

Bankrupt PHI Lost $141 Million in 2018

Impairment charge, lower Air Medical profit contribute to PHI's 2018 $141 million loss
Aircraft

Saudi Red Flag Involvement Gives USAF Glimpse of Advanced Eagle

As the USAF requests new F-15s in the FY20 budget, the appearance of F-15SAs at Red Flag provides an idea of the kind of Eagles that the service might get.
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Regulations and Government

Australia Proposes Flight Sim Qualification Changes

Australia's CASA has proposed qualification standards for flight training simulators and other flight training devices.
Sustainability and Environment

FAA Details Operator CORSIA Reporting

The FAA has developed a voluntary program for monitoring, reporting, and verifying CO2 emissions.

MBDA Tests Brimstone 3, Achieves Milestones for UK Customer

MBDA is developing the Brimstone missile further, with an eye on deployment on the UK's Apache helicopter and Protector armed UAV
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG Incentivizes IS-BAO, BASC Accreditations

USAIG is adding financial incentives for operators with Performance Vector Plus policies to be IS-BAO registered or meet BASC requirements.
Aircraft

JetNet Launches Product Enabling User Customization

JetNet API interfaces with customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
Accidents

Accident Pilots Well Versed on Max AD, Says Ethiopian Airlines

The Ethiopian carrier refutes a report suggesting the pilots did not receive sufficient training.
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Aircraft

JetNet: Market for Supersonic Bizjets Sizable, Growing

There is a “sizable and growing market” for supersonic business jets (SSBJs), according to market research data from JetNet iQ.
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FBOs

Citation Pilots Group Strikes Fuel Deal with Signature

Members of the Citation Jet Pilots Association will see lower fuel prices and fees at 140 Signature Flight Support FBOs.
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Aircraft

Spirit Aero's Asco Acquisition Cleared in Europe

The acquisition is expected to give Spirit AeroSystems new work on the Airbus A320, A350.
Accidents

Ethiopia To Fast Track Report into 737 Max Crash

The Accident Investigation Bureau in Addis Ababa has agreed to “expedite” the preliminary report into Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
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