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Maintenance and Modifications

A&P Pipeline Improving but Not Fast Enough

Aviation Technician Education Council says a nation-wide effort led by industry is needed to help fill the widening gap of techs and A&Ps.
Rotorcraft

Dart Adds EASA To List of Bell 505 EFS Approvals

The system, the first of its kind, is incorporates a six-pod, tri-bag design to provide greater stability without impeding egress
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Takes Stake in China Southern

The Gulf airline’s latest acquisition spreads its influence into the world’s fastest-growing market.
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Airports

FAA Airport Construction Standards Get an Update

A new document updates the FAA recommended standard specifications related to materials and methods used for construction on airports.
Aircraft

U.S. Interest Grows as More J-20 Details Emerge

China's enigmatic J-20 stealthy fighter is now in limited PLAAF service as details regrading weapons and refueling capability are released
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Accidents

Accidents: January 2019

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Regulations and Government

ADS-B Out Eliminates RVSM Application Process

Final rule takes effect on January 22.
Aircraft

SCAC Introduces ‘Electronic Passport’ for SSJ100

The Russian manufacturer expects the proprietary software package to ease maintenance burdens and re-marketing efforts.
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Avionics

King Aerospace Aviation Services Prides Itself on its Company Culture

King Aerospace Aviation Services Prides Itself on its Company Culture
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Accidents

AW139 Crashes After Hitting Zipline in UAE, Crew Killed

A SAR AW139 crashed after hitting a zipline on the UAE's highest peak enroute to pick up an injured patient.
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FAA Explores New Flying Concepts, Technologies

The EZ Fly demonstrator ignited an enthusiasm for flying with a person who had a fear of flying.
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FBOs

Modern Aviation Acquires Clay Lacy FBO in Seattle

Modern Aviation also becomes the Quest Kodiak dealer and authorized service center for the Pacific Northwest.
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Aircraft

Eviation, ERAU Join Forces on Electric Aircraft

Eviation plans to debut the Alice 11-seat aircraft during the upcoming Paris Air Show.
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Accidents

Experimental Aircraft Fatalities Continue Descent

Lowering fatal accidents in experimental-category aircraft is key to growing participation in aviation, EAA official said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Caps Year with Order for Four Global 6000s

Bombardier valued the transaction at $310 million based on list prices and an accompanying contract for services.
FBOs

Block Island Airport Hoping To Attract Service Provider

Rhode Island Airport Corporation issued an RFP but an initial meeting showed no early interest in what would amount to a seasonal business.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Leonardo To Deliver IRST Systems for Far East UAV Integration

Leonardo has developed considerable expertise in the field of infrared search and track systems for fighters, which is now being extended to UAVs
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Rotorcraft

SB>1 Defiant Breaks Cover

The Sikorsky-Boeing team developing the Defiant tactical/utility transport compound helicopter demonstrator has unveiled the prototype
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FBOs

Aviation 20 Group Approaches Fourth Decade

The group of independent FBOs offers its members a trove of experienced owners to bounce ideas off, help solve problems, and critque their faciliies.
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Aircraft

Spirit, Boeing Reach New Commercial Airplane Accord

The agreement covers the breadth of aerostructures Spirit manufactures for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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Aircraft

China Accepts Last Batch of Su-35s, Test Fires S-400

United Aircraft Corp[oration has completed the delivery of the 24 Sukhoi Su-25 "Flanker-E" fighters odered by China
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Aircraft

New-customer Typhoons Will Be the Most Advanced Yet

The Eurofighter consortium is closing in on delivering Typhoons to Kuwait, which will be the first to sport E-scan radar and Sniper pods
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Aircraft

Aerion To Be Featured at Lindbergh Innovation Forum

The Lindbergh forum will be held at the 2019 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Science and Technology Forum and Expo.
Sustainability and Environment

VNY To Host Sustainable Fuel Day in January

The day-long event will mark the first use of renewable fuels in private aircraft.
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Safety

Citation Pilots Strengthen Safety Focus

At last October's Citation Jet Pilots convention, attendees learned new ways to improve single-pilot safety.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurance Premiums Trending Up

Payouts of large claims have shrunk the industry, meaning higher costs for buyers.
Regulations and Government

In Wake of ATC Victory, Industry Leaders Stay Wary

Leaders agree that the ATC privatization issue will never fully disappear.
Regulations and Government

FAA Rulemaking Agenda Includes New Fees, SMS Mandates

The semi-annual rulemaking agenda includes release of a final rule for airport SMS and a proposal on various certificate fees.
Regulations and Government

Australia Updates Ops Regs

Australia's CASA marked a major milestone with the completion of six new flight operations regulations that affect most operators.
Aircraft

Court Overturns Second Order Halting Embraer/Boeing Deal

A federal appeals judge chastises lower courts for judicial overreach.