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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers 100th Jet Ranger X

505 Certified In More Than 20 Countries Worldwide
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NBAA Announces FA, Technician Scholarships

NBAA recently announced the 42 recipients of the 2018 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Resumes S-97 Flights

Second Aircraft Joins Test Program
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Safety

Big Data and Tech Featured at WAA Safety Day

The Westchester Aviation Association held its Third Annual Safety Day events on June 19, 20
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Aircraft

Russia Places Initial Production Order for Stealth Fighter

With new engines to come later, only 12 have been ordered for one squadron.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Torqued: Your Certificate May Be On the Line for What You Don’t Record

A recent NTSB decision shines spotlight on maintenance logbook entries.

NASA Awards Contract to Caltech for Continued JPL Ops

NASA and Caltech will continue operations of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Safety

RTCA Examines GPS Interference Training Impacts

A RTCA report details recommendations for better understanding GPS testing's impact on the NAS.
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Aircraft

NASA's Quiet SST Program Earns Latest X-Number

The $247.5 million test program with Lockheed Martin will now be known as the X-59 QueSST. It is expected to fly by 2023.
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Aircraft

ATR Seeks New Export License for Iran Deliveries

Twelve out of 20 Iran Air ATR 72s still undelivered
Airports

Eurocontrol Sees Urgent Airport Capacity Need

The agency details its conclusions in a newly-released report.

Donaldson To Develop AW169 IBFs

Donaldson has signed an agreement with Leonardo to develop two new IBFs for the AW169.
Aircraft

New ATR Market Forecast Predicts 3,000 Deliveries over 20 Years

Franco-Italian manufacturer expects to deliver its 1,500th aircraft from its Toulouse base later this year
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FAA Continues To Face Runway Incursion Challenges

Implementation of runway safety initiatives continue to experience delays.
Aircraft

Saudi Arabia To Host Its First Aviation Trade Show

Scheduled for March 2019, the new show will be hosted by the Saudi Aviation Club and expects to attract business, general aviation and commercial aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Blink Stops Flying, Relinquishes UK AOC

The UK charter operator will continue flying under an AOC located in continental Europe.
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FAA NPRM Addresses Pilot Training Rule Changes

The FAA estimates the rule changes will save pilots and operators up to $113.5 million.

Raisbeck Receives STC for King Air Propellers

Raisbeck Engineering recently received STC approvals for its five-blade composite swept propeller and four-bade aluminum swept propeller.
Airports

Maine Airport Changes Name

According to authorities, the new name better reflects how the airport is identified by its customers.
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Regulations and Government

Regulatory Confusion in Saudi Arabia Fails to Stymie Optimism

How the regulations will affect business aviation in the kingdom is still a topic of discussion.
Airlines

Gulf Air To Stay True to Itself While Challenging Big Three

Strategic plan foresees fleet of 50 aircraft in 2023
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Rotorcraft

LCI Places Three AW139s With China's Kingwing

New Helicopters Configured For EMS
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Aircraft

Singapore Discusses a Future Fighter

The Minister of Defence said that the F-35 would be evaluated with other types.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers first Asia-Pacific Bound 300E

The aircraft will be sued to transfer travelers to Northern Escape Collection destinations in Australia.
ATC

FAA Finalizes Policy on Cutting Circling Approaches

After review of comments on an initial proposal, the agency has issued its statement of policy.
FBOs

FBO Riga Adds Services

Helicopter charter, catering and concierge are among the new offerings at the Latvian business aviation services provider.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dems Call For Action on Repair Station Testing Regs

DeFazio and Larsen expressed disappointment with the FAA's failure to implement the mandatory drug testing requirement despite congressional mandates.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Deepens Lending Capacity

The bizav financier just closed its second asset-based security offering for the year and raised an additional $674 million.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Carbon-Offset Plan Draws Bizav Backing

IBAC said the recent agreement establishes a single fair system for international aviation.
FBOs

Colorado Airport Weighs FBO Proposals

After 34 years, San Luis Valley Regional Airport is looking for a new FBO operator.