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Rotorcraft

FlyNYON Pilots Seek Legal Protection

Pilots for the helicopter operator involved in the doors-off photo flight are seeking whistle-blower protection.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Grapples with More Trent 1000 Disruptions

Company reports need for more frequent inspections of intermediate pressure compressor blades in Package C engine
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Adds To Alaska Footprint

The purchase of Alaska Aerofuel in Fairbanks joins Anchorage as the service provider's Alaskan entry points to the U.S.
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Safety

AINsight: Is 8 Hours Enough from Bottle to Throttle?

For pilots, being “hung over” is considered to be under the influence of alcohol, since human performance can be deteriorated.
Aircraft

USAF To Fly the B-52 into the 2050s with New Engines, Radars

Already in service for over 50 years, the venerable bomber is now set to outlast the B-1 and B-2.
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Charter & Fractional

Newly Formed OJets Set for Quick Growth with Elit'Avia

The acquisition grows OJets's fleet from two to 23 aircraft and gives the new operator an anchor in the European market.

Air Transport and Defense Boost GIFAS, while Bizav Stagnates

Association expects to carry last year's growth into this year.
Aircraft

Citation Latitude Reaches Asia-Pacific Market

The aircraft has now been certified in at least 44 countries with recent validations from China, Australia, and the Philippines.
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FBOs

Million Air Looks Ahead to New Beijing Airport

As with Beijing Capital Airport, the Texas-based company's joint venture with CJet will operate the only FBO at Daxing International, currently being built
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Engines

Continental Receives Chinese Approvals

Kerosene-burning engines are proving popular with professional flight training schools, which can now purchase aircraft with them.
Security

Cyber-Security Attacks Already Happening in Business Aviation

Being in the air does not protect the aircraft from cyber threats coming from the ground.
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Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers for School Supplies Delivery

Aviation for Humanity brings books and supplies to students who might otherwise do without them.
Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Would Open Door for Flight Sharing

The bill would define "personal operator" as one who could arrange flights and split costs without needing to comply with commercial regulations.

One Aviation Braces as Wisconsin Prepares Kestrel Suit

Company in arrears on economic development loan.
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Engines

U.S. Customers Take Delivery of the Rotax 915 iS

Turbocharging takes the Rotax 915 iS to 15,000 ft at full power.
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Engines

Jabiru Engines Names U.S. Distributor

Participation complements Arion's kit and LSA manufacturing business.
Aircraft

Daher TBM 930 Gets Additional Avionics Functionality

Company also announced a new name for its North American division: Daher Aircraft Inc.
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Rotorcraft

The Fenestron Turns 50

Airbus Helicopters marks iconic design.
Aircraft

European Gyroplanes Represented at Sun ’n‘ Fun 2018

On the main flight line and in the light sport Paradise City area, attendees find nearly a half-dozen different models from two European manufacturers.
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Sustainability and Environment

Illinois Airport Adopts Unleaded Avgas

Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field is the first in the state to offer UL94, which is authorized for use by the FAA in more than 100,000 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Expands CJ Winglet Offerings with New STCs

With FAA and EASA approvals for the CJ2 and CJ2+, Tamarack can now offer its Atlas Active Winglets on the Citation C525, 525A, and 525B series.

Gulfstream Reaches 300th G650 Delivery Milestone

The first aircraft entered service in December 2012 and the G650 continues to be in high demand.

NATA To Recognize Dillingham for Work as Top Watchdog

NATA's Distinguished Public Service Award will be presented to Gerald Dillingham for his contributions as the head of the GAO's civil aviation arm.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expanding into UAS MRO Business

The company signed an agreement to become a Robotic Skies maintenance and modification provider.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes To Tighten FDR/CVR Requirements

NPA is design to ensure recorders keep working during a loss of power and that they aren't interrupted by certain sensors.
Aircraft

MQ-25 Contenders on Display at U.S. Navy Show

Boeing, GA-ASI, and Lockheed Martin pressed their claims for the unmanned carrier-borne refueler
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Safety

NTSB Wants CFIT Training for Fixed-wing Part 135 Pilots

Caravan crash revealed outdated training that did not address specific risks the pilots faced in Alaska's mountainous terrain, NTSB said.
Airlines

Three Parties Bid for Alitalia but Sale Deadline Pushed Back

New wave of layoffs to start in May
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Zone Features VR Headsets and Frst-person Views

There is nothing better than “being there” and this year’s drone models at Sun ’n‘ Fun give operators exactly that feeling.
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Aircraft

Sun Flyer 2 Makes First Flight

The Sun Flyer 2 prototype is designed to cut the cost of flight training dramatically by using an electric engine powered by EP Systems batteries.
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