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Rotorcraft

'Eagle 1' Enshrined In New D.C. Museum

Hero Of 1982 Air Florida Crash
Aircraft

Bombardier’s Global 7500 Achieves Certification

Bombardier’s Global 7500 Achieves Certification
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FBOs

Interview: Brian Kirkdoffer, president of Clay Lacy Aviation

A thrill ride in a purple P-51 Mustang led to a career in business aviation

Italy Completes AARGM Operational Tests

Italy's Tornado ECR defense suppression aircraft become the fourth type—and the first non-U.S. aircraft—to be cleared to fire the AARGM missile.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Updates Brexit Notice To Prepare for No-deal Scenario

UK organizations holding certain approvals can now apply to the EU safety body for third country approval
Aircraft

New Amstat App To Ease Data Use, Facilitate Leads

Amstat is rolling out other product enhancements at NBAA.
Avionics

Garmin's G1000 NXi Coming To Piper M500

STC approval of the G1000 NXi for existing G1000-equipped M500 is slated for next year. The installation requires no panel modifications, Garmin said.
Charter & Fractional

NATA Introduces New President Dempsey at Atlanta Forum

With workforce shortages and illegal charter as recurrent themes, the events are helping to shape action plans for its Illegal Charter Task Force.
Regulations and Government

Industry Calls FAA Bill Passage 'Historic Achievement'

Many measures in the bill are viewed as beneficial, particularly the stability that it can provide to the FAA.

SD Scheduler Aims To Modernize Bizav Flight Ops

Helps corporate flight departments optimize workflows and communication across all parts of the operation, from preflight planning to post-flight reporting
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Airlines

Gulf Air CEO Optimistic as Fleet To Double by 2023

Airline turning a profit this year as chief executive tightens belts
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Airlines

Air Connectivity Effort in India Yields 100th Airport

Bombardier Q400 operator SpiceJet flies first commercial service to Pakyong Airport
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Aircraft

Safran Turboshaft To Power Zunum’s Hybrid/Electric Airliner

Ardiden 3Z rated to generate between 1,700 and 2,000 shaft horsepower
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Rotorcraft

Raider Achieves 200 Knots in Flight Test

Sikorsky's S-97 technology demonstrator has surpassed the magic 200-knot mark for the first time.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AeroParts Operating at Upgraded Dallas Facility

AeroParts and Supply Southwest is fully operating at its new facility at Dallas Executive
Airlines

Alitalia Pilots and Cabin Crew Want Clarity on Airline's Future

Sales process closes October 31 but government remains quiet on negotiations with bidders
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AINsight: Industry Preps To Gather at NBAA Convention

The event lends itself to collaboration, discussion, and growth for all involved and those they inform at home.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Expands Participation in Drone LAANC Program

Under the program the FAA can authorize operations under Part 107 in controlled airspace.
Aircraft

Bell, Garmin Teaming On Autonomous VTOL

The avionics maker will lead the development of the avionics hardware and software for Bell's eVTOL.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers First of 100 H135s to Qingdao EMS

First five of order will be manufactured in Germany; the remainder will be assembled at a plant in China that is slated to be completed by year-end.
Regulations and Government

Congress Passes Comprehensive Five-year FAA Bill

The bill is the longest FAA reauthorization to pass since the 1980s, Sen. Thune noted.

Orgs Release Joint SMS Standard for Global Supply Chain

The standard is designed to improve the safety performance and culture of manufacturers and maintainers alike.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Breaks Ground on New Service Center in Miami

To be operational in 2020, the $100 million, 300,000-sq-ft center will house up to 300 employees and will provide a range of services.
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Engines

BizJet Int’l Turns Focus to Commercial MRO Business

Plans major expansion of V2500 business
Safety

Pilots: Get Informed about Melanoma

Flight crews have an elevated risk for skin cancer and breast cancer.

Traxxall Signs on Jet Linx as Client

Jet Linx has fully implemented Traxxall support to address maintenance tracking needs.
Accidents

Accidents: October 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

What Happens When a Drone Hits an Airplane Wing?

What Happens When a Drone Hits an Airplane Wing?
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FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
Airlines

Nigeria Reconsiders Plan To Launch a Flag Carrier

Private operators say the country does not need a national airline