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Podcast Episode 12: Takeoff and Landing Assessments, Part 2

This episode of AIN’s The Human Factor further examines the dangers of runway contamination and the impact of TALPA.
Safety

Runway Contamination Still an Issue, even in Summer Weather

TALPA is a winter safety initiative right? Not necessarily. And that’s where the controversy lies.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Mx Conference Focuses on Creating Opportunities

Drawing approximately 900 attendees, the conference highlighted efforts to enable the next generation of technicians, showcase new products, and more.
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GAMA: General Aviation Shows Upswing in 1Q18

Business jet deliveries were up slightly thanks to 10 deliveries of Cirrus's new single Vision SF50, while Leonardo, Bell, and Robinson drove helo gains.
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Bizav Traffic Returns To Growth in Europe in April

Fractional flights improved on a fleet rejuvenation, WingX said.
Aircraft

Pilatus Logs Successful Year, Looks To Future with PC-24

Backlog at Pilatus surged to $2.16 billion, which the company pointed out is equivalent to more than two years of its sales revenue.
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Aircraft

BAE Systems Invests In Solar-Powered ‘Pseudo-Satellite’

The OEM has partnered with small British company Prismatic to develop a high-altitude, long-endurance UAV.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora: eVTOL Only Economic With Autonomy

Pilotless air-taxi market solely sustainable.
Airports

Friedman Airport Exploring Remote Tower Technology

KSUN is exploring digital tower technology in response to the FAA's requirement for the airport's ATC tower relocation by 2023.
Charter & Fractional

Seaplane Service Links Seattle-Vancouver Dock-to-Dock

Kenmore Air and Harbour Air are now offering a joint venture service connecting downtown Seattle and Vancouver.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DOT Selects Drone Pilot Program Participants

Several sectors could see immediate benefit from the program.
Security

Bizav Security Conference Explores Risk Management

The organization's second annual Security conference held this year in Dallas looked at a variety of threats to business aviation clients and crews.
ATC

Harris Wins Contract To Modernize India’s ATM System

$141 million deal calls for upgrade of 90 ATC operations sites
Aircraft

Spotlight on the New Cessna Citation Longitude

Spotlight on the New Cessna Citation Longitude
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Accidents

NTSB Retains Hydraulic Components in Aeromed Crash

The Safety Board released its preliminary report.
Avionics

Garmin Updates Pilot App for Apple iOS Devices

Garmin Pilot Version 9.3 adds new weather, airspace alerting, traffic display, and extended centerline improvements.
Aircraft

Franco-German C-130J Squadron Now a Reality

Details of a S1.4 billion sale to Germany made public, in another blow to Europe’s A400M program.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Three New eVTOLS Unveiled at Uber Elevate

L.A. added as third test market
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Firm Dangles $80K in Bonuses for New Pilots

“We're offering this retention plan to attract the best and brightest pilots to our operation that support our strong safety culture," the company said.
Regulations and Government

HAI President Advocates For UASs

The nascent industry needs regulations from one authority: the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Orgs Draft Guidance for Remote Technology Use

The draft AC, submitted to top FAA officials, would provide a baseline for compliance with regs while using of connectivity and video technology.

Raisbeck Gets ANAC STC for Composite Swept Propeller

Raisbeck received STC approval from the National Civil Agency of Brazil for a composite five-blade swept propeller for the King Air 350 series.
Rotorcraft

Four Bell 505s To Deliver Soon to NAC Customers

NAC is an independent Bell representative in 13 southern African countries.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Growth Gathers Momentum in 2018

The company is set to have more than 80 aircraft by year-end.
Aircraft

Airframers Brace for Fallout of U.S. Withdrawal from Iran Deal

U.S. company awaits government lead on “next steps” while Europeans assess their own circumstances
Maintenance and Modifications

Flight Key Aims To Simplify Communication

Flight Key is a web-based platform that connects flight departments, charter operators, crews, brokers, and passengers so they can communicate in one place
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Maintenance and Modifications

FlightDocs Opens Tech Center in Southwest Florida

The facility houses nearly 40 developers and other technology experts.
Aircraft

Navalized Ka-226T Could Boost Indo-Russian Deal

Russian Helicopters is pitching the multipurpose machine for the Indian Navy’s utility helicopter requirement.
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JetNet To Demo New Features, Hold iQ Briefing at EBACE

JetNet Marketplace and Aerodex Elite programs both offer in-depth European historical flight activity and route analysis capability.

Gulfstream Student Leadership Program Hits 10-year Mark

The program has graduated 1,000 students and expanded from Savannah to Brunswick, Georgia; Appleton, Wisconsin, and Dallas.