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UAS Grows Evolution Software Suite

The Evolution software suite was introduced in 2016 and encompasses all aspects of UAS services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Connectivity in the Spotlight

Solution providers display at ABACE the latest in onboard broadband products and services.
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Rotorcraft

China Driving Bell Civil Sales

The company is also investing in infrastructure to make helicopters useful to buyers in China.
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AsBAA Announces Strides at ABACE 2018

Years of relationship building and advocacy are paying off for the association.
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Airports

Japanese Business Aviation Coming of Age

Developments at various airports, along with an easing of rules and regulations, suggest business aviation is being better appreciated in Japan.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Airbus Drone in Works for Mx Inspections

The drone-based aircraft inspection system has been demonstrated to a number of airlines and will be offered to MROs as well.
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Training and Workforce

TAG Aviation Asia Opens Hong Kong Training Center

The company provides simulator and ab initio training.

China’s Getting It: Bizav Infrastructure Developments Under Way

The nation's five-year plan for airport development is expected to relieve some constraints on business aviation.
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Indochina Is Southeast Asia’s Final Frontier

Infrastructure and regulatory changes could boost a growing industry in the region.
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Rotorcraft

FlyNYON Pilots Seek Legal Protection

Pilots for the helicopter operator involved in the doors-off photo flight are seeking whistle-blower protection.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Grapples with More Trent 1000 Disruptions

Company reports need for more frequent inspections of intermediate pressure compressor blades in Package C engine
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Adds To Alaska Footprint

The purchase of Alaska Aerofuel in Fairbanks joins Anchorage as the service provider's Alaskan entry points to the U.S.
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Safety

AINsight: Is 8 Hours Enough from Bottle to Throttle?

For pilots, being “hung over” is considered to be under the influence of alcohol, since human performance can be deteriorated.
Aircraft

USAF To Fly the B-52 into the 2050s with New Engines, Radars

Already in service for over 50 years, the venerable bomber is now set to outlast the B-1 and B-2.
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Charter & Fractional

Newly Formed OJets Set for Quick Growth with Elit'Avia

The acquisition grows OJets's fleet from two to 23 aircraft and gives the new operator an anchor in the European market.

Air Transport and Defense Boost GIFAS, while Bizav Stagnates

Association expects to carry last year's growth into this year.
Aircraft

Citation Latitude Reaches Asia-Pacific Market

The aircraft has now been certified in at least 44 countries with recent validations from China, Australia, and the Philippines.
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FBOs

Million Air Looks Ahead to New Beijing Airport

As with Beijing Capital Airport, the Texas-based company's joint venture with CJet will operate the only FBO at Daxing International, currently being built
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Engines

Continental Receives Chinese Approvals

Kerosene-burning engines are proving popular with professional flight training schools, which can now purchase aircraft with them.
Security

Cyber-Security Attacks Already Happening in Business Aviation

Being in the air does not protect the aircraft from cyber threats coming from the ground.
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Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers for School Supplies Delivery

Aviation for Humanity brings books and supplies to students who might otherwise do without them.
Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Would Open Door for Flight Sharing

The bill would define "personal operator" as one who could arrange flights and split costs without needing to comply with commercial regulations.

One Aviation Braces as Wisconsin Prepares Kestrel Suit

Company in arrears on economic development loan.
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Engines

U.S. Customers Take Delivery of the Rotax 915 iS

Turbocharging takes the Rotax 915 iS to 15,000 ft at full power.
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Engines

Jabiru Engines Names U.S. Distributor

Participation complements Arion's kit and LSA manufacturing business.
Aircraft

Daher TBM 930 Gets Additional Avionics Functionality

Company also announced a new name for its North American division: Daher Aircraft Inc.
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Rotorcraft

The Fenestron Turns 50

Airbus Helicopters marks iconic design.
Aircraft

European Gyroplanes Represented at Sun ’n‘ Fun 2018

On the main flight line and in the light sport Paradise City area, attendees find nearly a half-dozen different models from two European manufacturers.
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Sustainability and Environment

Illinois Airport Adopts Unleaded Avgas

Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field is the first in the state to offer UL94, which is authorized for use by the FAA in more than 100,000 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Expands CJ Winglet Offerings with New STCs

With FAA and EASA approvals for the CJ2 and CJ2+, Tamarack can now offer its Atlas Active Winglets on the Citation C525, 525A, and 525B series.