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FTC-2000G Multirole Fighter Debuts at Airshow China 2018

China’s developmental FTC-2000G fighter made its show debut in Zhuhai in October, appearing in PLAAF colors.
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Safety

Data-sharing Leader Shahidi To Take Helm at FSF

Shahidi will become president and CEO of FSF in January, while current chief Beatty assists through the leadership transition.
Regulations and Government

Philippines To Develop Regulations for General Aviation

The industry is "self managing," and the aviation authority believes federal oversight will boost aviation in the region.
Accidents

Boeing Guidance on 737 Max Stall Protection System Under Fire

The company’s training material did not include information on the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system.
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Rotorcraft

China’s Z-10ME Showcased with Increased Capabilities

The enhanced Z-10ME with anti-submarine and special forces capabilities was showcased at Airshow China in Zhuhai in October.
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Avionics

Transport Canada To Expand FDR Requirements

Thirty years after a TSB initial recommendation, Transport Canada is developing rules to require FDRs on all commercial and private business aircraft.
Aircraft

Good and Bad News for Franco-German Fighter

The next generation Franco-German fighter development has received a boost following a commitment of funding from Belgium.
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FBOs

Seattle-area FBO Introduces New Facility

Tacoma Narrows Aviation has added a new terminal and additional hangar to its complex at TIW.
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Safety

Santa Monica Moves To Destroy SMO Runway Safety Areas

City council member, noting that SMO supporters are not going get their airport back, pushed for bids to remove "excess" space within runway safety areas.
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Aircraft

ATR 42-600 Finishes China Demo Tour

The ATR 42-600 demonstrated its high-altitude capability in mountainous southwest China.
Safety

Sumwalt Sees Growing Data Role for NTSB

The NTSB is trying to "get more savvy" on data to help improve aviation safety.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EU Challenges Isle of Man’s VAT Regime for Bizjets

Infringement procedure follows last year’s "Paradise Paper" leaks.
Regulations and Government

EASA Commits To ‘Better, Cheaper, and Safer’ GA

Panel discussions focused on the latest innovations, as well as how to develop more affordable modern aircraft and share the airspace of the future.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Selling 22 AW169Ms To Italy's Guardia

Deal Valued At $315.5 Million

MEBAA Preview

The Middle East Business Aviation Association show will take place December 10-12 in Dubai at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC),
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Rotorcraft

FAA Follows EASA with Stricter AW169 Emergency AD

The AD focuses on the tailrotor feedback lever link.
Aircraft

Bombardier Marks 40-Year Challenger 600 Milestone

The first 600 took to the skies on November 8, 1978, from Montreal, Quebec.
FBOs

Signature Unveils New Nashville FBO

The $15 million facility in Music City is the result of a new 30-year lease with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Acquiring Columbia for $560 Million

CEO Baliff is stepping down from Bristow.
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Safety

Wyvern Relocates and Expands Product Scope

Now located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the aviation audit company has increased its staff and extended its programs to new clients.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China Shows Off UAV Capabilities at Zhuhai

A number of new and eye-catching UAV designs from China's burgeoning UAV industry were unveiled at the Zhuhai show
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Aircraft

Thrust-vectoring J-10 Stars at Zhuhai

Among the new systems that were unveiled at the Zhuhai show is a J-10B demonstrator equipped with a thrust-vectoring nozzle
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Rotorcraft

Emergency Tail Rotor AD Issued for AW169, AW189

AD was issued In wake of fatal AW169 crash.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA's Ability To Manage Drones Probed

DOT IG Launches Audit
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Should You Finance or Lease a Bizjet?

Value proposition for financing or leasing a jet could ultimately make more sense than a cash deal, so customers should at least consider these options.
FBOs

Canadian FBO Acquires Competitor

Saskatchewan-based Kreos Aviation has purchased the Shell AeroCentres at Saskatoon and Regina.
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Mente To Present Next Week at CJI Miami Event

Other sessions at the two-day conference include business jet financing, alternative fuels, U.S. aircraft registration, aircraft management, and taxes.

Report: China To Reach 20,000 GA Aircraft by 2035

According to a whilte paper by by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, big transformations are in store for the country's general aviation industry

TAG Farnborough Extends Aircraft Detailing Hours

Its detailing teams are fully mobile with dedicated vans and log more than 9,000 hours of aircraft interior and exterior detailing services annually.

Bombardier Bizjet Division Sees Modest Growth in 3Q18

In the first nine months, Bombardier Business Aircraft has shipped 96 aircraft—one more than it did in the same period last year.