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Regulations and Government

Groups Protest Push for Commercial UAS Ops Regulation

The groups fear the amendment would pave the way for thousands of state and local government to impose their own restrictions on commercial UAS ops.

Antonov Completes Record Consecutive An-225 Flights

Antonov Airlines delivered 12 generators from Chile to Bolivia.

WASP To Receive Top Honors at NBAA 2018

More than 1,100 WASP pilots flew more than 60 million miles in support of the Army Air Forces.
Safety

NTSB Using Drones In Investigations

Grand Canyon crash posed unique challenges.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Luminati: Perpetual Solar-powered Flight Possible

Applications for perpetually flying solar aircraft include global intelligence gathering and internet distribution.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Marines Bring Shadow Operations to an End

After a decade of often intensive operations with the Marines the RQ-7B Shadow has been retired in favor of the RQ-21A Blackjack
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Jay Evans To Retire from NBAA in January

Evans has dedicated 23 years of service to NBAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Weight Reduction and Engine Health Monitoring

Saving weight and keeping a close eye on engine parameters can save up to 4 percent in fuel burn per flight hour.
Airlines

IATA, CFM Reach Competition Settlement

Airline lobby group “hopeful” other OEMs will follow suit
FBOs

FAA OKs Avfuel's Online Fuel Safety Program

Part of the company's new Avfuel Training System, the new course will enable FBOs and operators to comply with the agency's fuel safety regulations.
Regulations and Government

EC Reiterates: ADS-B Deadlines 'Must Be Met'

GAMA praises the reaffirmation as the U.S. takes the same stance.

New Features Added To 2018 MEBAA Show

New features include the incorporation of the MEBAA Conference on the show floor, a club lounge, and a product demonstration theater.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Senators Seek More Drone Integration Research Funding

Bipartisan Amendment Adds $3 Million To Pilot Program
Aircraft

Bombardier’s 90-seat Q400 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Launch customer SpiceJet to take first example later this year
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Opening New Autonomous Flight Center

Facility Will Be Based At MIT
Accidents

All Survive Aeromexico E190 Crash

Pilot tried to abort takeoff during hailstorm when gust of wind forced airplane to the ground
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Electronics & Connectivity Special Report 2018

New networks and services advance bizav’s onboard experience.
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Thales Begins Laser-guided Munition Tests

Thales has adapted an older weapon with laser guidance to create a low-collateral damage munition ideal for the urban environment.
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Aircraft

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2018

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!

Introducing the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset

Introducing the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset
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Aircraft

Product Support Survey Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream is back on top this year, but Dassault is catching up.
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Airlines

Air Berlin Integration Weighs on Lufthansa’s First-half Results

Group trims 2018 capacity growth plans, upholds earning outlook
Regulations and Government

Love Field Operators Hopeful of Revised GA Landing Fee

The association questioned the assumptions that went into the $5.80 per 1,000 pounds original proposed fee.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Preps for Naval Trainer RFP

Airbus Helicopters has outlined its plans to build the H135 in the U.S. if it is selected to answer the Navy's training helicopter requirement
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Jet Linx Expands in Northeastern U.S.

The company is working on opening locations in New York, Boston, and Chicago, which are expected to be operating by the end of the year.
Aircraft

Rafale Encounters Political Headwinds in India

The contract to buy 36 Rafales has become an election issue in India, where its pricing and offset deal have come under scrutiny
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Duncan Aviation Opens Aircraft Sales Office in Phoenix

The Phoenix location will be staffed by Doug Kvassay, a longtime aircraft sales and acquisitions representative with the company.
Maintenance and Modifications

GenNx360 Acquires Precision Aviation Group

New York-based equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners eyed growth potential in its acquisition of MRO company Precision Aviation Group.
ATC

Harris To Host CPDLC Briefing Tomorrow at Van Nuys

Event will brief pilots on steps needed to participate with departure clearance via CPDLC and give info on upcoming domestic en route CPDLC services.
Avionics

EBAA: New PBN Rule Improves Airport Capacity in Europe

New precision approaches in Europe are underpinned by the EGNOS satellite-based augmentation system.