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Rotorcraft

Mi-8 Collides With Mi-26 Sling Load: 18 Dead

The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) and Rosaviatsiya have collected the flight recorders and are analyzing the data.
Regulations and Government

Second GA Customs Facility Opens at San Juan Airport

Airport Aviation Services, one of two FBOs at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, covered the construction costs of the new facility
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjets Shipments Flat, Turboprops on Upswing

While overall airplane and rotorcraft deliveries grew year-over-year, billings declined, as bizjets were static, and turbine helos saw a slight boost.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Urge Senate Restraint on Noise Mandates

A bevy of new noise restrictions could counterproductive and undermine benefits of NextGen, the organizations warn.

Mente Develops Bizav Talent Management Business

Mente's talent management arm is designed to hire and retain business aviation personnel.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

West Coast Firm Now Solely Focused On Bizjet Taxes

Now known as BizjetCPA, the firm has since eliminated the maritime practice in favor its expanding business aviation work.
FBOs

Signature Profits Climb Despite Slower GA/Bizav Growth

Increased fuel prices eroded margins at Signature, however.
FBOs

South Carolina FBO Adds New Hangars

Airport-operated Cerulean Aviation has more than doubled its hangar space in a $14.5 million project.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Evidence-based Training Requirements

Rule would update commercial flight crew training requirements to improve pilot competencies and achieve a smooth transition to evidence-based training.
Aircraft

New Malaysian Government Reveals Su-30MKM Readiness Woes

The Royal Malaysian Air Force is facing a fighter shortage as its Su-30MKM 'Flankers' require a 10-year check
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Training and Workforce

One-G Merges VR with Flight Sim for Augmented Reality Flight Deck

The company recently added an R44 trainer with virtual reality to its stable.
Accidents

Accidents: August 2018

Preliminary and final reports.

People in Aviation: August 2018

People in Aviation: August 2018

Industry Report Cites Potential for Malaysian Bizav Hub

Increased demand for business aviation in Malaysia has driven interest in hub development.
Safety

NTSB Hosts LOC Forum at Oshkosh

Panelists cite training, tools, and technology in battle against aviation’s number-one killer
Aircraft

Bombardier Now Flying Two Flight-test Global 5500/6500s

Aircraft are currently based at the Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita.
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L.A. Helo Operators Support Noise-complaint System

Helicopter groups want a noise complaint hotline in the Los Angeles area to remain available for neighbors.
Charter & Fractional

India Working on Bizav Aircraft Management Rules

New guidelines would help the country’s business aviation sector to become more cost-effective.
Rotorcraft

China Completes Testing of Unmanned Helicopter

Aircraft can execute shipboard landings.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Progresses with MQ-25 Program

General Atomics is preparing its design for the EMD phase of the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 unmanned tanker requirement
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FBOs

Sheltair Building FXE Hangar Complex

The $30 million development will be operated by Banyan Air Service, which will add a satellite terminal on the north side of the airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install

The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.

AINsight: Playing the Hand You're Dealt

While the preowned business jet market has improved, sellers still have to be very careful and thoughtful with their pricing strategy.
Training and Workforce

AOPA Raises $3.6M for You Can Fly Genav Program

While more than 3,800 donors raised $1.8M for AOPA's You Can Fly program, the Ray Foundation matched the donations to bring the total to $3.6M.
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck

The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Regulations and Government

Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget

The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

German MRO Expands to U.S.

Hamburg-based Vartan Aviation Group has added a new repair facility in Seattle.
Airlines

Air France-KLM In Talks with Air Europa to Extend JV Network

Search for new group CEO continues

Bombardier Bizjet Shipments Flat, Services Up in 1H

Business jet division revenues climbed $6 million year-over-year in the first half to $2.417 billion, buoyed by a $76 million rise in services income.