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Water System Supplier Receives Gulfstream Award

For the third year in a row Canada-based International Water-Guard Industries was named as the airfamer's supplier of the year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Completes Autonomous, Synchronized UAV Flights

In-Air Programmed System Requires No Human Input
Airlines

Primera To Launch Transatlantic Max 9 Flights from Brussels

The Nordic European airline plans to deploy Boeing narrowbodies to Newark starting next May
Safety

GIV Lands Safely after Main Gear Tires Burst on Takeoff

Flight bound for London held for nearly five hours to burn off fuel before landing at New York’s Stewart International Airport.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Unveils Police Ansat

Progress Continues On Other Programs
Safety

SEBA Council To Provide Alternate Bizav Audit Standard

The standard will incorporate best safety practices used by NATO armed forces.
Maintenance and Modifications

SoCal Works Toward Quick-turn ADS-B Installs

The upgrade package includes WAAS/LPV-capable Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS combined with transponder upgrades.

Air.one Marketplace Looks To Ease Aircraft Transactions

But air.one founder Andrew Leece stressed that the marketplace will complement, not replace, aircraft brokers.
Airlines

Aireon, Irish Authorities Ready Emergency Tracking Service

Partners announce they have begun accepting registration for free service
Rotorcraft

Robinson R66 Cargo Hook Approved

Enables External Loads Of 1,200 lbs
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Aircraft

Japan Receives New 'Air Force One'

Japan's Boeing 747s have flown the country's prime ministers around the world for 27 years. Now they are being replaced by Boeing 777s
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Regulations and Government

New CASA Pilot Licensing Requirements To Take Effect

Removes the requirement to include basic instrument flight training to obtain an initial private or commercial helicopter license.
Avionics

Australia Wraps Up TAWS False Alert Investigation

According to the ATSB report, the aircraft was safely established on the approach profile when the alert sounded.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Tapped as Héroux-Devtek Landing Gear Distributor

The move vastly expands Duncan's landing gear repair and overhaul capabilities.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Tapped as Embraer Maintenance Facility

The Boise, Idaho company will soon provide full maintenance for the Phenoms and Legacy 450 and 500, and line mainenance for the Legacy 600 and 650.
Airports

Vermont Airport Looks To Complete Taxiway Project

The $6.3 million project includes a new taxiway parallel to the runway, allowing larger aircraft to operate at Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

N1 Partners with AvGuard on Engine Services

The agreement expands AvGuard's coverage beyond airframes and avionics.
Aircraft

A380 Dismantling Should Yield Positive Returns, Says Scope

Ex-Singapore Airlines A380-800 first of the type to be sold as spare parts
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Lands First Latin American Dealer

Latin America is a growing market for aircraft connectivity, and as the range of products and services expand there is a need for local partners.
Airports

Bizav Traffic Soars at Hong Kong Airport

Airport handled 695 non-revenue aircraft movements in July 2018, up from 509 a year earlier.
Aircraft

Nearing FAA Nod, G600 Starts Field-performance Tests

To date, five flight-test G600s have accumulated some 2,290 flight hours over more than 600 flights.
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Aerocor Builds On Data Approach with Cirrus Reports

The firm plans to expand the platform to Citation and Eclipse VLJs, as well as the Vision Jet.
Airports

Damage Control at India’s Cochin Airport in Full Swing

Indian navy called in to aid recovery from worst flooding in a century
Aircraft

ExecuJet To Welcome First Africa-based PC-24 in October

Pilatus jet will be based at South Africa's Cape Town International Airport and managed and operated day-to-day by the Luxaviation Group subsidiary.
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Safety

Homendy Becomes Fifth Member of NTSB Board

Her swearing in on August 20 marks the first time the NTSB has had its full complement of board members since early 2014.
Aircraft

Ukraine Upgrades MiG-29 Fleet

Ukriane has instigated a program to upgrade its tactical aircraft fleet, drawing on its defense induatry with assistance from outside avionics suppliers
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Rotorcraft

Appareo Vision Certified in Enstrom 480B

Low Cost Cockpit Recorder Installs In One Day
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds PT6 Familiarization Course for Pilots

The course includes basic theory, engine to airframe interface, and best practices while operating the engine.

All In Aviation Bringing SF50 to Flight-training Market

The Vision Jet turbine single will be offered for flight training out of Henderson Executive Airport near Las Vegas.
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Aircraft

Ethiopian Defers A220 Decision Following Airbus Acquisition

Africa’s largest airline now considering extending the mission profile of its Boeing 737 Max 8s
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