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Bombardier To Buy Global 7500 Wing Program from Triumph

The acquisition is expected to help boost Bombardier's Aerostructures anticipated 2019 revenues from $2 billion to between $2.25 billion and $2.5 billion.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Closes 2018 on High Note

The Wichita airframer saw higher year-over-year jet and turboprop deliveries and a 12 percent revenue increase.
Rotorcraft

Tax Credit Floated for Crash-resistant HEMS Fuel Tanks

Colorado congressmen propose a 10 percent tax credit against the cost of installing crash resistant fuel systems in EMS helicopters.
Airlines

IAG To Sell Its Stake in Norwegian Air Shuttle

The British Airways parent confirms that it does not plan to bid for the low-cost carrier.
FBOs

Ross Aviation Expands to Caribbean

The company has acquired Cayman Islands-based Island Air and its two FBOs, giving it its first presence outside the U.S.
Aircraft

U.S. Sanctions Force MC-21 Course Correction

Russian companies insist they can supply the needed raw materials for the MC-21's composite wings.
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Airports

Flight Trials Begin at Beijing’s New ‘Mega-airport’

Schedules call for Daxing International Airport to Open on September 30.
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Aircraft

SAS Takes Three Airbus A321LRs from Air Lease

The Scandinavian airline intends to deploy the narrowbody on intercontinental routes.
Rotorcraft

Ansat Helo Certified for High-altitude Operations

Russian light twin helicopter now approved for takeoff and landing at altitudes up to 3,500 meters.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters' Orders Surge, Deliveries Fall

Orders are up, but deliveries are down for Airbus Helicopters in 2018.
Avionics

Garmin inReach Mini Satisfies Low-cost Communications Needs

The inReach Mini satellite communicator offers a lightweight and simple means of communicating via text anywhere in the world.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s Autonomous Air Taxi Completes First Flight

The eVTOL passenger air vehicle achieved a controlled takeoff, hover, and landing.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Autonomous eVTOL Makes First Flight

Boeing NeXT's fully autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing prototype aircraft made its first flight January 22nd.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Adds Mobile Response Truck in New England

Bombardier Business Aircraft has positioned a mobile response team truck in New England, enhancing its aircraft maintenance reach and respose in the region
Airlines

Government Shutdown Disrupts Service Launch at Paine Field

Federal Aviation Administration furloughs have forced Alaska Airlines to delay the launch of service to the Seattle-area reliever airport.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Brokers Group Progresses on Transformation

IADA's latest step includes launch of new website featuring business aircraft for sale by its members.

Western LLC Joins Hangar Development Group

As part of the new American Corporate Airport Partners, the hangar developer looks to establish a new paradigm in airport hangar project construction.
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Adds Honeywell HTF7500, APUs to Service Approvals

The German MRO can service Honeywell engines and/or APUs on a range of Citations, along with the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Kicks Off Full Customer Support Event Lineup

More than a dozen events are planned to to provide comprehensive outreach to its customer base.
Airports

Groups Unite To Defend Brazil’s Largest Bizav Airport

Brazilian aviation associations have forged a unified front to fight the new governor's proposal to close São Paulo Campo de Marte Airport.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ukraine and Turkey Deepen Defense Cooperation through UAVs and Transports

The recent deal to supply Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to Ukraine brings with it further cooperation with Turkey, which also includes transport aircraft development.
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Safety

Drones Stop Approaches at Newark

A pair of drones were detected Tuesday night in the approach path for Newark Liberty Airport at 3,500 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROs Look To High Schools To Alleviate Mx Tech Shortage

MRO owners and executives think raising awareness of the shortage outside aviation will be a big help in replenishing the A&P pipeline.
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Airlines

EasyJet Calls Itself ‘Very Well Prepared’ for Brexit

Contingency measures include registering 130 aircraft in Austria and building a pool of spare parts in the EU.
FBOs

Weston Opens New UK FBO

The company now has four bases throughout the UK and Ireland.
Safety

Shutdown Shutters Many U.S. Aviation Safety Activities

Airworthiness directives, ASAP programs, and accident investigations are among activities that have stalled under shutdown.
Aircraft

Amstat Launches Salesforce-compatible App for Bizav

Amstat says its new app will increase productivity for business aviation sales professionals.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Boosts Falcon Support in Davos for WEF

To serve Falcon crews flying into Davos for the WEF, Dassault has reinforced its support teams at Zurich International and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airports.
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Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Taps Prime Jet for Florida Route

Colorado-based Prime Jet is the latest charter operator to join MemberJets per seat marketplace.

On Air Dining's New Menu Features Locally Sourced Foods

London aircraft caterer On Air Dining has launched a “farm to flight” initiative with a new menu featuring locally sourced meats, seafood, and vegetables.