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Luxaviation Signs MoU with Flugauto

Luxaviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the VTOL startup company.

People in Aviation: October 2018

Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft

New Jets 2018

Can new models convince reluctant buyers?
Airports

Central Florida Airport To Build New Genav Terminal

Ocala Internationlal Airport will replace its existing 60's-era GAT with a new state-of-the-art 17,500 sq ft facility.
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Accidents

Regulators Mandate More Inspections for 737NG Fan Blades

New ADs from the FAA and EASA require that CFM56-7B fan-blade repetitive-inspection intervals be cut from 3,000 cycles to 1,600
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Aircraft

Airbus, Boeing Each Claim Major Orders

European airframer sells 27 A320neo-family narrowbodies while U.S. rival bags order for nine 787-9s
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Engineering Luxury: How Comlux raises the bar for VIP interiors

Setting new standards for next-generation narrowbody corporate airliners
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Airlines

Ryanair’s Outlook Dims on Strike Impact and Higher Oil Prices

Low-cost carrier to close bases in the Netherlands and Germany
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Regulations and Government

NTSB Seeks Runway Alert Equipment on All Aircraft

In his first board meeting, Bruce Landsberg tried to limit a finding on runway positioning equipment to large aircraft, but met objections.
Safety

C&L Inks Distributor Agreement for Essex Smoke Hoods

The hoods also come with multiple stowage options to accommodate different aircraft types.

Bombardier customers benefit from OEM advantage

Bombardier boosts its worldwide support network
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Enlarges European FBO Footprint

The global aviation services provider has acquired the KLM Jet Center with two locations in the Netherlands.
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Airlines

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Meets with French Unions

Air France chief executive and human resources director ousted; ex-Air Canada Exec Oltion Carkaxhija to lead talks
Regulations and Government

With Extension in Hand, Senate To Vote on Full FAA Bill

A procedural vote was scheduled on October 1 that would clear the way for Senate consideration of the full FAA bill later in the week.
Airports

Palu Airport Closed Indefinitely Due to Earthquake Devastation

Air traffic controller jumps to death from collapsing ATC tower

Mente Group Sees Headwinds Ahead for Preowned Market

ADS-B backlog and lack of aircraft availability could slow transactions over the next year, Mente's Brian Proctor says.
Engines

Product Support Survey 2018, Part 3: Engines

Readers rate the support the engine makers have provided over the last 12 months.
Williams International FJ44 turbine engine
Safety

AIN Blog: Hyper Focus on New Risk Detracts from Other Risks

Drones may be the latest concern, but the industry still needs to pay attention to safety and security of airport operations.
Rotorcraft

Zefhir Successfully Tests Whole Helicopter Parachute

Twin Seat Turbine Aimed At Training Market
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Extended-range Gray Eagle Completes FOT&E

The long-range version of the U.S. Army's MALE unmanned air system has moved a step closer to operational deployment
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Accidents

Crew Killed in Falcon 50 Overrun at GMU

The trijet went down a nearly 40-foot drop-off and through a perimeter fence before coming to rest across a road, with the nose severed from the fuselage.
Safety

NTSB Chairman Calls Notams 'Garbage'

July 2017 incident at SFO prompts NTSB to call for a “more effective presentation of flight operations information to optimize pilot review and retention."
Aircraft

European Commission Approves Boeing-Safran Tie-up for APUs

EU regulator sees no competition issues
FBOs

Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings

Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.
Engines

Trent 1000 Woes Continue for Rolls-Royce

Latest guidance reduces life expectancy of Package C turbine blades
Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod

The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.
Aircraft

Boeing and Saab Secure T-X Contract

Boeing and Saab have emerged victorious after a battle to secure the U.S. Air Force's long-running advanced trainer requirement
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Aircraft

Four Years after Intro, Gulfstream Delivers First G500

G500, which received both its FAA type and production certificates on July 20, enters service meeting both its guaranteed performance and cabin comfort.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airobotics Opens Scottsdale Headquarters

Drone Company Supporting World's Largest Miner
Aircraft

U.S. F-35Bs Make Combat Debut; UK Sea Trials Under Way

Marine F-35Bs have made an air strike on a Taliban target in Afghansitan, marking the first American use of the stealthy fighter
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