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Regulations and Government

White House Budget Renews ATC Privatization Call

White House proposal immediately draws renewed fire from NBAA.
Airports

White House Aims To Spur Shift in Airport Investments

The White House plan also would curb FAA approval activities in certain airport projects.
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ATC

DOT IG: FAA Not Up to Speed in Stars Integration

Despite installation of this major ATC system upgrade, the FAA has “experienced challenges” in transitioning from the legacy system to Stars.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Fleet Approved for DCA Flights

Only specific gateway airports, certain airlines and a few private plane companies have met the security qualifications required to have access at DCA.
Regulations and Government

SAFO Warns of King Air 90 Fuel Mismanagement

If improper fuel planning allows fuel to be depleted on that side, both engines will most likely flame out, even though usable fuel remains in the tanks.
Aircraft

PC-24 Brings PlaneSense Fleet to 41 Aircraft

Company expects to receive at least two more of the new twinjets within the next 12 months and two more next year.
Charter & Fractional

Grand Canyon Air-tour Helicopter Crash Kills Three

Survivors were severely injured and high winds that built to 50 mph and darkness made medical evacuation delayed and difficult.
Papillon Helicopters

Bring Your Business Jet Home

Bombardier Business Aircraft has the largest business jet fleet in the sky.
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Reveals First Customer For ‘HForce’

Serbia is buying weaponized H145M helicopters; Thailand is another prospect.
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Airports

London City Airport Closed after WWII-era Bomb Found

Airport in London’s Docklands closed by unexploded WW2 bomb discovery.
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Avionics

FBO Link App Puts Wi-Fi To Work

Pilots can download FBO Link for free and use it to access D-ATIS and weather information on Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Says Marinized Helicopters Well Suited to Asia-Pacific

Helicopter manufacturer is keen to exploit the potential for sales in wider region.
Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle, Singapore Airlines Team for New Pilots

"Flight Minor" program offers flight training to Asia Campus students for first time, with last year of s study in the U.S., earning ratings

Orbital ATK Hopes to Penetrate Asia Market With Airborne Gun System

Over-watch capabilities are needed in Asia, and further development is being undertaken to help see beneath dense jungle canopies.
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Cobham Satcom Displays Aviator 300D, 350D in Singapore

The Aviator 300D and 350D are next gen systems powered by SwiftBroadband-safety (SB-S).
Aircraft

Wijet Signs MoU for 16 HondaJets

French air taxi buys 16 Hondajet, plans to expand network.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Gulfstream G280

The super-midsize jet offers a smooth, quiet ride
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Welcomes Two New Members

XLR Jet Centre at the UK's Birmingham Airport, and Silverhawk Aviation in Lincoln, Nebraska bring the World Fuel-sponsored FBO group to 78 locations.

Lawmakers Move To Avert Another Shutdown

A measure making its way through the House and Senate would include another short-term extension of funding, keeping FAA's budget flat through March 23.
Aircraft

PlaneSense Takes Keys to First Pilatus PC-24

The delivery ceremony followed U.S. FAA and EASA certification of the new Pilatus twinjet in December.
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Safety

AINsight: A Look at the FAA's Medical Certification

A former airline pilot and Senior AME tries to make the FAA medical process less daunting.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Advances Mi-171E2, Ansat programs

MI-171E2 wrapped up a 45-flight, 50-hour test campaign, while an Ansat configured for EMS operations is in the throes of Chinese validation.
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FBOs

Euro Jet Celebrates Strong Growth Through First Decade

The Prague-based aviation services provider specializes in Eastern European ground handling.
FBOs

Jet Aviation's Mainland U.S. FBOs Are All In on IS-BAH

All eight of the company's mainland U.S. locations have now achived Stage I approval, joining its 13 locations in EMEA and Asia.
Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max 10 Reaches Firm Configuration

Milestone ushers in start of detailed design phase
Aircraft

Sukhoi Su-57: Will India Join the Program?

India has other more pressing priorities, not to mention the cost of pursuing the Su-57 rather than purchasing Rafales.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Dances in the Sky over Singapore with Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Dances in the Sky over Singapore with Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers
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Aircraft

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Cobra Maneuver

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Cobra Maneuver
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Aircraft

The Airbus A350-1000 Takes the Singapore Airshow Spotlight

The Airbus A350-1000 Takes the Singapore Airshow Spotlight
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Aircraft

Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Special 50th Anniversary F-15SG Livery Unveiled

Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Special 50th Anniversary F-15SG Livery Unveiled
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