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Engines

Engine Core Included in Bird-ingestion Testing Proposal

The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.
Aircraft

Cutter Begins Pilatus Mx Ops at Denver Centennial

Its Denver location is equipped to serve the full line of Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-12 and PC-24.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Technology and Technician Trends in MRO
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Aircraft

Greek Air Force Chooses Tecnam Primary Trainer

Twelve P2002 JFs will be operated at the air academy.
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Avionics

ExecuJet Installs First JetWave Systems in Africa

The South African aviation services company is also among the first to offer "fly away" installations of the JetWave hardware on select aircraft platforms.
Regulations and Government

FAA Draft AC Addresses Part 135 Aircraft Inspections

The new document details what operators must validate in an inspection for the aircraft to be added to their AOC.

Aerospace 4.0 Hosts the Coming Revolution

Cutting edge technologies, companies on display in new zone dedicated to showcasing innovations transforming aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Aircraft

New Air-ground Rocket For Russian Attack Aircraft

The S-8OFP is replacing the S-8 predecessor, but is still unguided.
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Engines

All New CFM Leaps Now Have CMC Coating Fix

CFM began delivering new Leap engines with the permanent CMC environmental-barrier coating fix in June
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Appeals Court Upholds FAA Amateur Drone Authority

Paves way for new registration and ID rules

U.S. Bizav Flying Stumbles in June, Says Argus

This marks the first year-to-date decrease.
Avionics

Bombardier Adds HUD/EVS Option for the Challenger 350

The HUD/EVS will further expand the avionics functionalities of the Pro Line 21-equipped super-midsize bizjet, which has a synthetic vision system.
ATC

NBAA Hails FAA Collaboration on EGE Procedure

New procedure will not require prior authorization or training, nor will it require A-RNP capability.
Rotorcraft

Kopter Plans SH09 Assembly in the U.S.

Swiss Company Establishes U.S. Subsidiary
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Rotorcraft

LCI Delivers Third AW169 to Elitaliana

Will Be Configured For EMS
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Aircraft

Kremlin Boosts Effort toward ‘Indigenization’ of SSJ100

Funding injection part of 20-year program to reduce exposure to U.S. sanctions
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Engines

Nordam Halts PW800 Nacelle Production

The PW800 nacelle production suspension is due to a contract dispute between Nordam and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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Rotorcraft

EMS Helo Makes Night Emergency Landing In Chicago

Crew and Patient Survive
Aircraft

Airbus Sticks to 2018 Delivery Target Despite Sluggish First Half

CEO Enders acknowledges challenge of reaching 800 deliveries after the company delivered just 303 through June

PrimeFlight Enters GA Services Arena

The Houston-based company, known for commerical aircraft servicing, has purchased a general aviation-focused firm.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Files Counterclaim to Encompass Complaint

Surf Air has responded to the lawsuit filed by Encompass Aviation, which alleges that Surf Air owes it $3.1 million.
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Aircraft

Embraer To Retain Executive Jets Division

There is no plan to split off Embraer's Executive Jets division following the joint venture MOU between Embraer and Boeing.

AINsight: Curveballs Can Tank a Deal

Accurate information is essential to ensure client confidence, says one broker.
Safety

SGS Adds IS-BAO Audits to Its Line-up

The global aviation safety company now has IS-BAO auditors based in the U.S. and Canada.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider Surpasses First-year Goals

Launched last October, the maintenance-focused webportal now has nearly 300 registered corporate aircraft.
Accidents

Crash Ends USAF Flying Evaluation of Light Attack Aircraft

An Embraer Super Tucano and one of two crew were lost.
Airports

Conn. Airport Shuts for Month-long Runway Work

General Aviation-only Waterbury-Oxford will reopen on August 5, at the completion of a $32 million runway rehab.
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Aircraft

Another Chinese UCAV Is Revealed

The YaoYing II is an armed version of a drone that first flew in 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Fatigue Fracture Blamed in Fatal EC225 Crash in Norway

Gear Failure Caused Main Rotor Separation In Flight
Accidents

First Half U.S. Turbine Accident Fatalities Decline

The U.S. bizjet fleet saw just one fatal accident through the first six months of 2018..