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Rotorcraft

Raider Achieves 200 Knots in Flight Test

Sikorsky's S-97 technology demonstrator has surpassed the magic 200-knot mark for the first time.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AeroParts Operating at Upgraded Dallas Facility

AeroParts and Supply Southwest is fully operating at its new facility at Dallas Executive
Airlines

Alitalia Pilots and Cabin Crew Want Clarity on Airline's Future

Sales process closes October 31 but government remains quiet on negotiations with bidders
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AINsight: Industry Preps To Gather at NBAA Convention

The event lends itself to collaboration, discussion, and growth for all involved and those they inform at home.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Expands Participation in Drone LAANC Program

Under the program the FAA can authorize operations under Part 107 in controlled airspace.
Aircraft

Bell, Garmin Teaming On Autonomous VTOL

The avionics maker will lead the development of the avionics hardware and software for Bell's eVTOL.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers First of 100 H135s to Qingdao EMS

First five of order will be manufactured in Germany; the remainder will be assembled at a plant in China that is slated to be completed by year-end.
Regulations and Government

Congress Passes Comprehensive Five-year FAA Bill

The bill is the longest FAA reauthorization to pass since the 1980s, Sen. Thune noted.

Orgs Release Joint SMS Standard for Global Supply Chain

The standard is designed to improve the safety performance and culture of manufacturers and maintainers alike.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Breaks Ground on New Service Center in Miami

To be operational in 2020, the $100 million, 300,000-sq-ft center will house up to 300 employees and will provide a range of services.
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Engines

BizJet Int’l Turns Focus to Commercial MRO Business

Plans major expansion of V2500 business
Safety

Pilots: Get Informed about Melanoma

Flight crews have an elevated risk for skin cancer and breast cancer.

Traxxall Signs on Jet Linx as Client

Jet Linx has fully implemented Traxxall support to address maintenance tracking needs.
Accidents

Accidents: October 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

What Happens When a Drone Hits an Airplane Wing?

What Happens When a Drone Hits an Airplane Wing?
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FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
Airlines

Nigeria Reconsiders Plan To Launch a Flag Carrier

Private operators say the country does not need a national airline
Aircraft

European Low-Cost Carrier Primera Air Collapses

Puts part of the blame for its financial difficulties on aircraft delivery delays
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Rotorcraft

New Attack Helicopters for Lebanon and Kenya

MDHI's armed MD 530 light attack helicopter continues to find favor, as underlined by recent orders from Kenya and Lebanon
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Training and Workforce

I Hart Flying Awards 10 Pilot Scholarships

Notably, nine of these scholarship awards went to women.

Acting FAA Chief, U.S. Rep To Keynote at NBAA 2018

“They will address a range of issues of interest to the industry, and we know attendees will appreciate hearing their perspectives," said NBAA.

DOJ Agrees To UTC/Rockwell Collins Merger

Similar to European regulators, DOJ is calling for divestiture of overlapping ice protection and actuator businesses.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Will Be Vista Global's 'Value' Charter Offering

Vista Global chief commercial officer Ian Moore said there are no plans to change XOJet’s fleet composition, however.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Completes G500/G600 Nacelle Line Acquisition

The sale will clear the way for Nordam to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Aircraft

Airbus A321LR Wins EASA, FAA Certification

Long-range version of A321neo to fly as far as 4,000 nm with 206 passengers
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FBOs

Weston To Add Another UK FBO

Starting next month, the company will be Gloucestershire Airport's preferred aviation service provider.
Aircraft

Russia Rethinks Trainer Options

Russia's attempts to acquire new basic trainers have hit a stumbling block in the face of a chill in international relations
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Belts Offers King Air Replacement Restraints

Aircraft Belts is now able to provide TSO-approved restraints for the King Air 350 and 350i series.

Constant Aviation’s Footprint Grows in Central Florida

Constant now occupies almost 100,000-sq-ft of space with the addition of a new facility at its Sanford, Florida location.

Duncan's 'Raptor' Turbofan Test Cell Now Operational

Duncan’s 20,000-pound-thrust class turbofan engine test cell is fully operational and scheduled to serve core zone inspections.