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AHRLAC Shines at AAD

Both AHRLAC development aircraft flying together was the highlight of this year's AAD show in South Africa
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MBDA Unveils Company-level UAV Concept

Spectre is a concept for a UAV that can be launched by troops to provide them with an organic close support capability
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Field Aerospace Modernizing USAF T-1A Trainers

Field Aerospace has begun work on upgrading 178 USAF T-1As.
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Aircraft

Hemisphere Still Part of Textron Aviation's Future

Textron Aviation is fully committed to bringing its large-cabin Citation Hemisphere to market.
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Avionics

Silverhawk Offers Gogo STCs for Citations

The approvals cover WIFI system installation and activation on the Cessna XL, XLS, XLS+, 560, Ultra, Encore, and Encore+.
FBOs

ABS Jets Celebrates Anniversary, Milestone

The Czech company capped off its first decade by handling its 20,000 aircraft in Prague.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Conducts Steep Approach Trials at LCY

London City is one of a handful of airports around the world that employ steep approaches—in this case 5.5 degrees.
Airlines

A Dozen Grounded Emirates Airliners Returned to Service

Two A380s out of 14 jets remain parked at Al Maktoum International Airport
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's New Parent Company To Acquire XOJet

Acquisition is a “major strategic step forward” that builds on its existing global offering and reinforces its established position in North America.
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LD Aviation Expands Small Flight Department Services

New website will provide a number of resources for chief pilots, flight department managers, and owner pilots.

European Pilot Shortage Harming Bizjet Ops, Says Broker

A lack of available pilot or crew has become a difficulty in seven out of every 10 business jet sales that Colibri Aircraft handles, the company says.
Rotorcraft

Hundreds of Helos Fly In after Florence

Coordinated effort mitigates tragedy.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Lands at Jetfly

The new twinjet joins Jetfly’s previously existing fleet of 22 Pilatus PC-12 turboprop singles and three Cessna Citation CJ3s.
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Charter & Fractional

JetSmarter Intros 14-Day Flight Trials for New Clients

Company reported that seat bookings have climbed by 116 percent year-over-year and shared flight frequency has increased by more than 20 percent.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Registers Loss, Blames Blockade

Airline characterizes 2017/2018 fiscal year the most challenging in its history
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Airlines

Cambodia Hungry for More Foreign Investment in Airlines

Kingdom anxious to support growing tourism industry

Hartzell Adds Recommended Service Facility

Texas based company named Hartzell recommended service facility.

StandardAero Expands Cincinnati Facility

StandardAero has added 206,000-sq-ft to its Cincinnati location.

Nomad Rolls Out Services at EuroAirport Basel

Nomad will continue to expand service offerings at its Basel facility.

Workforce Symposium Spotlights Urgency of Pilot Shortage

The number of private pilots has dropped by 27 percent in the last 10 years, says FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan and Gogo Develop Challenger 605 Iridium STC

The approval is for the installation of the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium satcom system configuration for Future Air Navigation Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Quiets Pilatus PC-12 Cabin

Tee Idaho MRO lowered the cabin sound level in the turboprop by 4 db, through the installation of a Skandia soundproofing kit.
Rotorcraft

Todd Steps Down at Air Methods

Airline Veteran Steve Gorman New CEO
Aircraft

Get Heli Charter App Launches

Website and app will allow charter brokers to book helicopters quickly and easily.

JetNet Sets 2019 iQ Summit Date

The ninth annual industry intelligence conference will take next June 4-5 in White Plains, N.Y., ahead of the NBAA Regional Forum at Westchester Airport.
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UK's ASDOT Moves to Negotiation Phase

Having invited four teams to tender for the UK MoD's adversary training requirement, negotiations regarding individual bids is now under way
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ATC

FAA Sets New Guidance for Certain Instrument Procedures

Draft circulars are related by their discussion of non-FAA service providers and the application of recent revisions to FAA branch designations.
Sustainability and Environment

Environmental Group Sues White House over Jet Emissions

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit requesting documents on the failure to create jet emission standards.
Rotorcraft

Army Expected To Release RFP for New Scout Helicopter

Service Wants Fast, Small, Agile Aircraft Suitable For Urban Warfare
FBOs

Fledgling FBO Chain Makes Major Acquisition

The company which launched in February has acquired top-tier FBO XJet, at Denver's Cenennial Airport
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