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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

China's New Aircraft Tariffs Hit G550, G650, and BBJ1

25 percent aircraft import tariffs imposed today by China are the result of an escalating tit-for-tat trade war with the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Field Aerospace, Nextant Detail $155.7M USAF Contract

Field is working with Nextant, Rockwell Collins and FlightSafety International on the upgrade program, which will make T-1A trainers ADS-B compliant.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Shifts Atlanta Avionics Shop Location

The Nebraska-based MRO relocated to a larger hangar at Fulton County Airport-Brown Field, which will allow it to service large cabin aircraft indoors.
Maintenance and Modifications

Deer Jet Obtains U.S. FAA Repair Station Approval

With the nod, Deer Jet becomes one of only 45 U.S.-approved maintenance organizations in Mainland China.
Rotorcraft

Former FAA Inspector Pleads Guilty To Fraud

A former FAA safety inspector is accused of accepting a bribe in exchange for issuing helicopter special airworthiness certificates.
Rotorcraft

CHC Hoist Training Center Now Open

The training will support wind farm operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Receives Part 145 Approval for King Air 200

Under this approval, JetSupport can provide maintenance and avionics services for the King Air 200 series.
FBOs

Phillips 66 Bolsters Branded FBO Network

The fuel provider added five locations to what is already the largest FBO network in the country.
Accidents

Citation CJ4, Cessna 150 Collide at Non-towered Airport

The two people aboard the Cessna 150 were killed; no injuries were reported among the five on board the Cessna Citation CJ4.

Indian Government Looks To Divest Air India

The significant employee rolls are a deterrent for many buyers, analysts say.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Pilots To Vote on Union Decertification

Move comes more than two years after the company’s 600 pilots voted for representation by IBT 1108.
Rotorcraft

Offshore, EMS Lead Way in IHST Best Practices

Many operators are embracing the team's safety recommendations, but private operators have a way to go.

Electric Pipistrels Delivered for Sustainability Project

Pipistrel products have been delivered to Fresno Chandler Executive Airport after months of delay.
Regulations and Government

NASA Awards Lockheed Martin Supersonic Demo Contract

The Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator will test community reaction to a softer thump from supersonic flight over land.
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ATC

Satellite-based ADS-B Surveillance System Draws Closer

System will provide global air traffic flight-following coverage via satellite-based ADS-B receivers with 15-minute or better real-time-update intervals.

NARA: U.S. Tax Law a Boon for Aircraft Sales

NARA-certified brokers have recognized a change in the marketplace just in the first few months of 2018 since the U.S. tax reform was enacted.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Receives Approval for XP67A Engine+ Upgrade

Blackhawk recently received approval from Transport Canada for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade.
Airlines

Philippines AirAsia on a Roll

The low-cost carrier sees opportunity in what it characterizes as an underserved market.
Aircraft

Kuwait Firms Up Super Hornet Deal

Kuwait has finalized its long-expected deal for 28 Super Hornets, which will add to the 28 Typhoons it is receving from Leonardo
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Accidents

Torqued: Recent Incidents Raise Concerns about Safety

Incidents show that the NTSB needs to step in and regulate the behavior of crew and passengers to ensure safety.
Accidents

Accidents: April 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Maintenance and Modifications

Northeast Air Now a Tamarack Winglet Dealer

The Portland, Maine-based maintenance provider will offer the modification for Cessna's CJ series of light jets.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Welcomes First Chicago-area FBO

Full service FBO J.A. Air Center at Aurora Municipal Airport is the 79th location to join the World Fuel sponsored network of high quality facilities.
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Aircraft

Falklands Islanders Upgrading to Garmin Flight Decks

Figas awaits the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly’s decision on buying a sixth BN2B-26 Islander.
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Charter & Fractional

Greek CAA Issues New Charter Requirement

Operators of aircraft up to 19 seats must now apply for an annual TCO license.
Training and Workforce

IOC Session Tackles Staffing Tomorrow’s Flight Dept.

Whatever the long-term solution, panelists cited steps companies can take now to recruit and keep talent.
Security

Cybercriminals Targeting Bizav Travelers

“The big move in cyber crime is to find out what your business is going to do and use the inside information for stock trading."

IJET Expands European Reach with Spanish Venture

Its new office in Mallorca will serve Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American business aircraft operators.
Regulations and Government

IRS Revises Certain Commercial Flight Fees

The agency has altered its approach to fee adjustments in accordance with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Charter & Fractional

My Aircraft Reporting System Adds Features, Customers

New features include the capability to automatically integrate with any flight information or accounting software in real-time.
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