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Copa To Sell Six Embraer 190s and Replace Wingo Fleet

Larger aircraft will replace smaller at both Copa Airlines and Copa Holdings’ low-cost carrier Wingo.
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Avionics

Half of U.S. Aircraft Fleet Will Miss ADS-B Deadline

Just 46.2 percent of the U.S. aircraft fleet is projected to meet the ADS-B equipment mandate by the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline.
Regulations and Government

Alert Stresses Proper ID of CBs during Emergencies

The NTSB identified several fatal accidents in which the pilot was unable to identify and pull a circuit breaker during an abnormal or emergency situation.
FBOs

FBOs Facing Rising Build Costs, Property Shortages

Executives at NATA's recently Aviation Leadership Conference see a number of obstacles as they look to keep up with growing bizav fleets.
FBOs

St. Maarten Airport To Expand Genav Terminal

Faced with major reconstruction on its commercial terminal, Princess Juliana International Airport scraps plans for a new GAT.
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Airlines

China Southern To Leave SkyTeam

The Chinese carrier’s departure from the Delta/Air France-KLM-anchored alliance opens the possibility of closer ties with American Airlines.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider Brings Bizav Mx into the Internet Age

Platform hosts online marketplace for operators and service providers.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Accelerates Dialogue on eVTOL Aircraft

Thirty executives of GAMA member companies met recently with officials from EASA and the European Commission about the eVTOL industry.
Rotorcraft

Helos Attacking California Fires

At least 43 helicopter crews have been flying on the fires ravaging California.
Airlines

Higher Fuel Prices Wipe Out U.S. Airlines' Revenue Gains

Cost increases outpaced revenues, depressing the nine A4A passenger carriers’ combined nine-month operating profit by $4.1 billion.

GAMA: 3Q Deliveries Up, but Billings Decreased

It was good news across the board in terms of aircraft deliveries in the third quarter of the year, but the mix represents fewer expensive aircraft.
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Aircraft

Air Force Board Issues Findings into WC-130H Crash

The board concludes that the fatal crash of a Puerto Rican ANG WC-130H was the result of a failure to sufficiently respond to an engine failure.
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Accidents

Crashed AW169 Failed To Respond To Pedal Inputs

UK's AAIB released the preliminary report on the AW169 crash.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

UTC: Collins Merger Still on Track for China OK

UTC chair Greg Hayes does not believe heightened tensions between U.S. and China is affecting approvals.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Won't 'Relinquish' Top-of-market Position

Mark Burns, president and CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace, said his company won't allow the new Global 7500 bizjet to overtake its top-of-the-market position.
Airlines

Flybe Puts Itself Up for Sale

UK-based regional airline Flybe continues to suffer from softening market growth, high fuel costs, and a weak pound.
Regulations and Government

Changes Coming for U.S. Aircraft Registry

The recently passed FAA bill will will cause more immediate changes, while results of ongoing DOT IG and GAO audits will lead to more later on.
Aircraft

Will Automation Eventually Replace Pilots?

Technology in development could lead to fully automated aircraft over the next decade.
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Aircraft

Republic of Korea's First MRTT Arrives in Country

South Korea has received the first of four A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports, which will now undergo acceptance testing in country.
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Aircraft

Comac Mum on Stretch ARJ21 Despite Call for 90-seaters

Comac's new market forecast calls for an “urgent need” to develop regional aviation networks.
Aircraft

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods
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Maintenance and Modifications

King Aerospace Sees Record Growth, Jump in BBJ Business

Earnings are up 30 percent at King Aerospace, which has seven Boeing jets currently undergoing a range of work.
Avionics

DC Aviation Becomes Rockwell Collins Authorized Dealer

The move gives Germany's largest aviation services provider access to Rockwell Collins' full line up of cabin and avionics solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerotex Earns STCs for Bell Cabin Interior Kit

The wall blanket provides thermal insulation and sound reduction at a fraction of the weight of the standard cabin plastics.
Airlines

Icelandair-Wow Marriage To Challenge Conventional Wisdom

A leading industry analyst warns of the challenges of operating as a stand-alone, long-haul LCC.

Argus: Light Jet Frax Flights Drive October Gains

While fractional operations involving light jets jumped 11 percent in October, Part 135 flights involving light jets slid 6.9 percent, Argus reported.
Avionics

Gulfstream First to Certify EFVS Landing System

Gulfstream's EFVS Landing System allows pilots to land using no natural vision to view the runway.
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Mente Chief: Bizav Market Montentum To Continue in 2019

According to Mente Group president and CEO Brian Proctor, bizav market momentum will continue into 2019 despite “more headwinds than tailwinds."
FBOs

Louisiana FBO Is Newest Avfuel Dealer

Tubreaux Aviation Services, based at Shreveport Downtown Airport now offers Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip points.
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Airlines

Oman Air Writing Latest Chapter in Gulf Growth Story

The national carrier of Oman sees the new airport in Muscat as a key vehicle for its expansion.
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