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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Automated Flight Approval Expanding to 500 Airports

Part of FAA's larger register, ID, deconflict strategy
Aircraft

Fifth-generation Fighters Officially Move Into Next Phases

Both China's J-20 and Russia's Su-57 have reached significant milestones—at least officially—but the programs both face engine-development delays.
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Regulations and Government

BBGA Ups Ante as Brexit Looms

UK association plays central part in EBAA but has mainly focused recently on bolstering its relevance to the UK bizav sector.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 100% Depreciation and Aircraft Personal Use

A business or taxpayer can take bonus depreciation deductions if the owner uses the aircraft in its trade or business or for production of income.

Embraer Foresees Flat Business Jet Market in 2018

Its business jet shipment estimates for 2018 exactly mirror those it gave for last year: 70 to 80 light jets and 35 to 45 large jets.
Avionics

Garmin Flies First Citation XLS Retrofitted with G5000

According to Garmin, the G5000 retrofit for the Excel/XLS will provide a weight savings of about 150 pounds.
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Bizav Flying in U.S., Canada Continues Climb

Activity has steadily increased over the past three Februarys, climbing from approximately 212,000 flights in January 2015 to 237,000 last month.
Aircraft

Embraer Plans for Drop in E-Jet Deliveries in 2018

Company expects to reduce production to between 85 and 95 due to E2 transition
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Willis Towers Launches Cyber Insurance for Genav Firms

Product is a tailored and specific solution for general aviation companies to fill potential cyber coverage gaps due to the changing risk landscape.
Aircraft

Advent Unveils Electric Power Brakes Concept

Manufacturers of new aircraft are the target market for ePBS, the new electric power brake system developed by Advent Aircraft Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Groups Praise Mx Workforce Development Bill

Would allocate $5 million per year, from 2019 to 2023, for grants to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers.
Aircraft

New Aerion Exec To Guide Mach 1.4 AS2 To Finish Line

In his new role, Tom Vice will be responsible for all aspects of Aerion’s AS2 design, development, certification, and customer delivery.
Airlines

Chinese Airlines Look Overseas Amid Traffic Slowdown

Growth of high-speed rail network prompts shift in airline priorities
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Delivers 300th S-92 Helicopter to Era

Sikorsky Delivers 300th S-92 Helicopter to Era
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Expand Three Facilities

StandardAero announced it will expand its facilities in Cincinnati and Hillsboro, Ohio, and Miami, Florida by a total of 260,000 sq. ft. throughout 2018.
Aircraft

Uruguay Interested in Chinese L-15 Trainer

The Latin American air force could seek eight Chinese jet trainers
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Aircraft

Challenger 350 Narrows In on Steep-approach Approval

This certification will allow operators with authorized crews to perform the steep 5.5-degree approach at London City Airport.
Engines

GE's ATP Engine Becomes Catalyst

The new name comes as development testing spools up with next run anticipated early next week and next engine being outfitted with instrumentation.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Lands More Financing

Global Jet Capital plans to continue to use the asset-backed security market as an “integral part” of its funding strategy in the future.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Ups the Ante on Support with AOG Call Center

Incoming calls or messages designated as AOG are routed to the center, where experienced team members can tap into Gulfstream’s worldwide resources.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Able Aerospace Signs Bell Mx Agreement with AVESA

AVESA recently selected Able Aerospace Services as its provider for component, repair, overhaul and exchange service for light and medium Bell platforms.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Continues Hiring Efforts in 2018

West Star Aviation will attend job fairs and partner with Careerwise for its apprenticeship program to increase its hiring efforts in 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Hong Kong Extends FAA Falcon Mx Approvals

The FAA approved Jet Aviation’s MRO facility in Hong Kong to support 48- and 35-month inspections for N-registered Dassault Falcon 7X/8X and Falcon 900s.
Aircraft

Marine F-35Bs Undertake Operational At-sea Deployment

VMFA-121 has the honor of making the F-35B’s ship-borne operational debut
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Airlines

Ailing SriLankan Airlines Looks for Boost from Qatar

Hopes expansion of code-share arrangement forms basis for deeper ties
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Business Aviation Seeks New Options in the Philippines

Clark and Subic are emerging as options to slot-constrained Manila.
Aircraft

Hawaiian To Order Boeing 787-9s

Chooses Dreamliner over Airbus A330-900neo in what it characterized as competitive bidding process
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FBOs

Montgomery Aviation Rebrands as First Wing Jet Center

Montgomery Aviation was named after former owners Dan and Andi Montgomery, who have since retired.

BACA To Hold Pre-EBACE Charity Bicycle Ride

The route around Lake Geneva is approximately 180 km (112 miles) and riders are scheduled to complete the route over two days,
Avionics

Garmin Connext Now Compatible with FltPlan Go App

Now allows pilots to wirelessly transmit a flight plan from FltPlan Go to compatible Garmin avionics.