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Rotorcraft

Zefhir Successfully Tests Whole Helicopter Parachute

Twin Seat Turbine Aimed At Training Market
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Extended-range Gray Eagle Completes FOT&E

The long-range version of the U.S. Army's MALE unmanned air system has moved a step closer to operational deployment
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Accidents

Crew Killed in Falcon 50 Overrun at GMU

The trijet went down a nearly 40-foot drop-off and through a perimeter fence before coming to rest across a road, with the nose severed from the fuselage.
Safety

NTSB Chairman Calls Notams 'Garbage'

July 2017 incident at SFO prompts NTSB to call for a “more effective presentation of flight operations information to optimize pilot review and retention."
Aircraft

European Commission Approves Boeing-Safran Tie-up for APUs

EU regulator sees no competition issues
FBOs

Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings

Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.
Engines

Trent 1000 Woes Continue for Rolls-Royce

Latest guidance reduces life expectancy of Package C turbine blades
Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod

The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.
Aircraft

Boeing and Saab Secure T-X Contract

Boeing and Saab have emerged victorious after a battle to secure the U.S. Air Force's long-running advanced trainer requirement
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Aircraft

Four Years after Intro, Gulfstream Delivers First G500

G500, which received both its FAA type and production certificates on July 20, enters service meeting both its guaranteed performance and cabin comfort.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airobotics Opens Scottsdale Headquarters

Drone Company Supporting World's Largest Miner
Aircraft

U.S. F-35Bs Make Combat Debut; UK Sea Trials Under Way

Marine F-35Bs have made an air strike on a Taliban target in Afghansitan, marking the first American use of the stealthy fighter
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Airlines

UAE Willing To Start Open-Skies Talks with the European Union

European Commission gets mandate to start negotiations with Oman
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Regulations and Government

CBAA: Over-regulation in Canada Inviting Gray Market

The association recommended that the government move away from a one-size-fits-all approach tailored for commercial airlines.
Rotorcraft

CHC Implementing Real-time HUMS On AW139 Fleet

System Mates Leonardo Heliwise To SKYTRAC
Aircraft

Fighter Fleets in the Balkans Undergoing Renewal

A number of nations in the Balkans are updating their fighter fleets, with the F-16 leading the way as used aircraft being sold to Croatia and Romania
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Three Decades In, JetNet Unveils New Products, Capabilities

The industry data provider has partnered with Asset Inisght to strengthen its aircraft valuation tools.
Safety

Researchers See the Light To Reducing Bird Strikes

In the tests, birds consistently avoided LED lights with peaks at 470 and 630 nanometers, which appear blue and red to the human eye.
Security

Satcom Direct Expanding Secure Data Center for Bizav

This expansion is in response to business aviation’s growing need to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks during flight.

NBAA To Honor Sean Tucker with Humanitarian Award

The award recognizes Tucker's work with at-risk youth through his Bob Hoover Academy.
Regulations and Government

House Clears FAA Bill Once More, Along with Extension

The Senate is expected to act shortly, but a one-week extension provides the chamber with a little more time.
Engines

MagniX Reaches Milestone on Path to Electric Propulsion

MagniX has successfully tested a 350 HP all-electric motor with an aircraft propeller on a Cessna Iron Bird.
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Rotorcraft

Royal Navy Bids Farewell to the Sea King

After 49 years of service the Sea King has retired from UK military service, leaving the Navy without an AEW capability until 2020
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NBAA 2018 Session To Explore Managing Aircraft Asset

the session will hit three main points of aircraft asset management: life-cycle planning, aircraft transactions, and maximizing aircraft availability.
FBOs

Beta Fueling To Introduce Latest 5K Refueler

Slated for unveiling next week in Las Vegas at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo, the new tanker offers standard and optional equipment.
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Regulations and Government

Small Business Suffering from Shortages, Panel Finds

A CI Jets executive outlined a scenario where the company has lost its most senior pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance technicians.
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Avionics

Latitude Technologies Earns FAA STC for Satcom Solution

The Canadian company earned the nod for its SkyNode S200 system, including an AML for a variety of GA aircraft/
Safety

AviationManuals Streamlines ASAP Reporting for Bizav

Offering seamlessly integrates the ACSF ASAP program and the company's SMS platform, creating a streamlined reporting channel.
FBOs

Sky Valet Completes Ibiza FBO Renovation

The company, one of two service providers at the European vacation destination, now offers a state-of-the-art terminal.
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Accidents

Airbus A330-900 Gains EASA Certification

First delivery to launch customer TAP Air Portugal expected next month
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