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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

BVLOS UAS Flights Expand in the UK

Drones are expected to add $56 billion To the nation's economy by 2030.
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Aircraft

Daher Eyes ISR Market with Latest TBM Configurations

The ISR-configured TBMs will be fitted with underwing hardpoints and electrical connections to accommodate sensors and large-format cameras.
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Safety

NBAA: Tips To Prevent Damage from Volcanic Ash

NBAA advises operators to alert ATC as soon as possible when volcanic ash is encountered.
Safety

Safety Advocates Highlight Need for Transition Training

The FAA Safety Teamnotes that the first 50 to 100 hours in a new aircraft type are particularly dangerous.
Aircraft

India’s Plan To Buy Helicopter Carriers Falters

Financial problems at one of the two bidders is delaying the much-needed LHD project.
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Aircraft

China Reveals a Supersonic UCAV

The Anjian (Dark Sword) has been developed at Shenyang.
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JetSmarter Booking Available to Non-members

JetSmarter is now offering a pay-as-you-go option to the public.
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VNY To Deploy Controller Pilot Datalink

Van Nuys Airport has been selected as a site for the FAA's CPDLC expansion.
Airlines

EU Plans To Ban Plastic Cutlery and Plates on Airliners

Airlines warn against conflicting regulation with current cabin waste rules and unwarranted costs
FBOs

TAG Expands FBO Network to Asia

The company expects to bring its highly-regarded service to Macau International Airport by year-end.
FBOs

FAA Refutes AOPA FBO Pricing Complaint

The preliminary ruling found Asheville Regional Airport is not in violation of its grant assurances through its contract with Signature Flight Support.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Completes 20th Avance L5 Installation

StandardAero has been among the top sellers of the system that was released in 2017, accounting for 20 Avance L5 installations of the nearly 100 total.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Ramps Up Recruitment

West Star is hoping to fill more than 50 aircraft technician openings with skill levels from recent graduates to lead technicians.
Regulations and Government

GAMA, ADS Appeal to EC For Urgency on Brexit Talks

They warn that aircraft operations could be threatened without resolution of issues surrounding certification and maintenance.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Finds New Trent 1000 Durability ‘Issues’

Package B IPCs now subject to scrutiny
Regulations and Government

Australia Adds Aircraft for Single-pilot Rating

To obtain single-pilot approval, pilot candidates must complete special training and experience rules.
Aircraft

Massive Undertaking for North Korea’s Expedition to Singapore

Kim arrives safely on Air China 747-400 followed by Air Koryo Il-76 freighter carrying his limousine
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Wings Over the Rockies Opens Aviation Campus at KAPA

The Boeing Sky Aviation Gallery, which has been in the works for 10 years, offers a glimpse at the present and future of aviation.
Airlines

Government To Cede Minority Stake in Ethiopian Airlines

Africa’s most profitable airline up for partial privatization
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AsBAA Enhances Cooperation with Singapore’s CAAS

The group anticipates a compound growth rate of 4.5 percent over the next five years.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Huawei, Unifly Team on UTM

Companies' systems provide drone ID and traffic management
Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers First 505s Into China

The 505s will Fly tourism, medevac, and agriculture missions.
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Airlines

Flybe Says Stronger as Focused Regional Carrier

UK airline has refocused under new French leader and is confident of market position as regional connector.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering Opens Florida MRO with UPS as Launch Customer

New 173,500-sq-ft Florida facility can perform heavy and line maintenance, as well as modifications, on narrowbody and widebody jets.
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Airlines

UK Seeks Far-reaching Open Skies with EU Post-Brexit

Wish list includes seventh and ninth freedom rights

JetSmarter Provides Members with Private Suite Access

Members of JetSmarter will now be able to have complimentary access to The Private Suite at LAX.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream's Support Organization Gets New Name

The newly dubbed Customer Support organization puts focus "squarely where it should be," says the organization's president Derek Zimmerman.

Jet Midwest Expands into Corporate Aviation Sales

Jet Midwest has acquired nine business jets to support its new corporate aviation sales division.
Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Backs Airport Reimbursement for Trump Travel

The provision, similar to that in the House, would set aside up to $3.5 million for losses incurred during certain presidential TFRs.

JetSuiteX To Link Orange County, Las Vegas

JetSuiteX will begin service between Orange County and Las Vegas at the end of June.