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Rollout of 10,000th Boeing 737 Marks Production Milestone

Celebration precedes delivery of 737 Max 8 to Southwest Airlines
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Installs, Delivers Gogo Avance L5

The maintenance company completed the installation on a Cessna Citation Excel.
Aircraft

Indonesia: State-owned Companies Could Front A400M Deal

Indonesia’s air force has an interest in acquiring up to five A400Ms, and the state-owned PPI company could be representing the service.
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FBOs

ABACE To Mark Debut of New SHPBAC Hangar

SHPBAC’s 4,500-sq-m (48,437-sq-ft) structure adds to the existing 4,000-sq-m (43,055-sq-ft) hangar, and includes more office space on three floors.
Airlines

Air Belgium Gains Operating Certificate

Plans to launch Airbus A340 service to Hong Kong in mid-April
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Charter & Fractional

Luxury Yacht Seized in Zetta Jet Bankruptcy Case

Global law firm DLA Piper has seized the luxury yacht Dragon Pearl, which it claims was purchased with "misappropriated" Zetta Jet funds.
Safety

ACSF Safety Symposium Kicks Off with Compliance Focus

More than 120 senior industry, association and government representatives registered for this year’s two-day ACSF symposium.
Avionics

In-service Bombardier Bizjets Get More Upgrade Options

Enhancements include avionics upgrades that elevate situational awareness or meet regulatory compliance, as well as cabin improvements.
Avionics

Jet Aviation Installs JetWave Datacom in Global 6000

JetWave operates on Inmarsat Aviation’s GX Ka-band network to provide high-speed onboard broadband connectivity.

European Bizav Flying Maintains Steady Growth

Spain reported the largest gains in business jet activity, with a last 12-month-trend increase of 9 percent in this segment.
Airlines

Japanese LCCs To Align, Enter Southeast Asia

ANA considers A321LR for medium-haul operations by Peach Aviation, Vanilla Air
Aircraft

Global 7000 Mockup Attracts Attention in Singapore

Bombardier hopes to hand over the first Global 7000 this year.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Ends Predator Operations

Having undertaken operational sorties for more than two decades, the Predator is handing the RPA baton over to its larger successor, the MQ-9 Reaper.
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Airlines

India Grounds 11 Airbus A320neos

Regulator takes action following latest cases of in-flight shutdowns and rejected takeoffs
Accidents

Q400 Crash in Nepal Claims at Least 50

US Bangla Airways turboprop crash lands at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport
Aircraft

Centreline Adds a Second Legacy 500

Operator adds another jet as it strives to grow its managed fleet and charter business.
Aircraft

Arrow Aircraft Tapped as HondaJet Dealer for India

Honda Aircraft has established a worldwide dealer and authorized sales network to provide service and support for HondaJet customers.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Hails Change in Cockpit Door Rules for Bizjets

Threshold requirement for hardened cockpit doors for aircraft with 19 or fewer seats raised from 100,310 pounds mtow to 120,152 pounds.
Avionics

New Comms, Surveillance Requirements Coming for NAT Ops

Compliance with new performance-based communication and surveillance requirements will be required to fly on three North Atlantic Track routes.
Safety

NTSB Stresses Continued Collaboration To Tackle LOC

NTSB member Weener said collaboration is now being widely and effectively used to address LOC, one of the safety areas on the Most Wanted List.
Aircraft

New Engines Drive Change From Falcon 5X to 6X

Once it had taken the decision to swap Silvercrest for PW800s, it didn’t take long for Dassault to define the 6X.
Aircraft

Green Light for Follow-on Saudi Typhoon Deal

After years of negotiation, Saudi Arabia announces its intention to proceed with the procurement of 48 more Typhoons to add to its earlier batch.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective
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Aircraft

Dassault Sees 'Timid Recovery' in Bizjet Market

Dassault logged net orders for 41 Falcons last year, compared to 33 in 2016.
Training and Workforce

Aviation Youth Outreach Orgs Team on Pilot Scholarships

Groups decided to work together to expand and diversify talent of aviation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Steps Up Support of Corporate Angel Network

In addition to giving CAN access to ferry flights, NetJets will now match owner flight-hour donations up to 50 hours annually.
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NATA Board Stresses Need for Code of Ethics

The board formally issued a statement calling on GA businesses to adopt a code that focuses on safety, integrity, accountability, and respect.

AIA Stresses Fears about Job Losses, Costs of Tariffs

The association was disappointed that Trump signed the proclamation in the face of warnings about ramifications to the U.S. manufacturing industry.
Safety

League of Extraordinary Mariners, Aviators Discuss Ditching

The "Joint Oceanic Search and Rescue Conference" brought together mariners and flight crew to discuss over-ocean emergencies.
Aircraft

Lord Lands Major 737 Max Autothrottle Deal

Contract marks largest award in supplier’s 94-year history
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