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UTC, Rockwell Collins Merger Gets EC Approval

The approval includes conditions that the companies divest overlapping actuator, pilot control, ice protection and oxygen systems businesses.
Accidents

NTSB: Southwest Airlines Followed Engine Inspection Protocol

Fractured blade in failed CFM56 underwent visual and fluorescent penetrant inspections during overhaul in 2012
Safety

Aviation Orgs Campaign for Increased Weather Info

FAA declined an appeal from 14 organizations to ease access to additional weather observation stations.
Accidents

Accidents: May 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Jumps Into UAS Training

Training Company To Offer Portfolio of Unmanned Courses
Aircraft

Germany's DLR Opts for Falcon 2000LX Flying Testbed

The advanced iSTAR Falcon 2000LX will be made available to international researchers and aircraft OEMs for testing new aircraft designs.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

London Bizav Purchasing Club Forms Preferred FBO Network

Through the free-to-join group, Convolus promises aircraft owners and operators discounts at member service providers in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Shine in NBAA Mx Conference Breakout Sessions

In a series of breakout sessions, conference attendees heard directly from companies such as Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Bombardier, and more.
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Aircraft

City of Albuquerque Serves Eviction Notice to One Aviation

The company must make arrangements to reimburse the city for back rent and prior default obligations by next Tuesday or vacate its facility.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Bizjet Unit Off To Good Start in 2018

Mix of business jets delivered in the first three months was more favorable compared with the same period last year.
Rotorcraft

UTAS Working with Army On Real-time HUMS

Will Benefit FVL, Possibly Legacy Fleet
Aircraft

Bombardier To Move Global Family Production to Pearson

38-acre site at Toronto Pearson International Airport will house a new center of excellence and final assembly plant for its Global business jet family.
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Aircraft

C Series Partnership Progressing 'Faster Than Expected'

Airbus, Bombardier see deal closing by mid-year, name Balducci CEO of new entity
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Aircraft

Bombardier, Embraer Win RJ Orders from American Airlines

E175 deliveries to Envoy Air subsidiary to start in March, CRJ900s to PSA unit in next year’s second quarter

AINsight: 'Sensibly Bullish' on Preowned Market

The current market offers sellers some cause for hope.
Aircraft

F-35B Goes To Sea, Despite Support Challenges

The U.S. Marine Corps staged a two-month Pacific deployment on the USS Wasp, amidst concerns over the parts supply chain.
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People in Aviation: May 2018

Jean-François Delepau was appointed chairman of Sofradir Group, John Own formally becomes president and CEO of Executive AirShare.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Large Used Bizjet Sales Improve in 1Q18, Says Amstat

Used heavy jet prices are strengthening, but the smaller jet market still is seeing weakened prices.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

PrecisionHawk Reveals BVLOS Detection Solution

System Integrates Sara's Acoustics Technology
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Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider, FlightCert Partner on Mx Management

MROinsider and FlightCert offer services in the same field, so the partnership will serve to increase the quality aircraft maintenance services.
FBOs

Million Air Unveils HPN Hangar

The 50,400 sq ft structure, part of a $70 million deveopment project, comes ahead of the new terminal opening around the end of the year
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Completes Hawker Pacific Acquisition

As part of this acquisition, Jet Aviation will add 19 locations across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East to its global network.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Aerial Using Drones for Airport Mapping

Recently Conducted Inspections At Atlanta Hartsfield.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Completes CJ1+ Active Winglets Install

Western Aircraft recently completed its first installation of the Tamarack Atlas active winglets on a Cessna Citation CJ+.
Accidents

U.S. Expands CFM Order to Newer Fan Blades

Amended advisory directive based on CFM service bulletin
Safety

Mobile Drone Defeat System Marketed To Airports

Pickup-Mounted X-Madis Has 5 km Range
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UND Expands UAS Program

Adds ScanEagle 3 To Fleet
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Top Fed Makes Case for More UAS Regulation

Mandatory Registration and Tracking Looming
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Safety

Sikorsky Exec Stresses Urban Air Safety

Counsels Against "Scaled Up Toys"
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kittyhawk Teams with Jeppesen on LAANC

Will Offer Direct Authorization Onto Platforms