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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Maker Reveals Tracking Feature

New function maintains user privacy while allowing government tracking, says system developer.
Aircraft

Powerful New Engines Take Flight on the Sukhoi Su-57

A prototype of Russia’s stealthy PAKFA jet has been fitted with ‘Item 30’ powerplants.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Gets 'Holiday Boost' in November

This continues the year-to-date growth trend and exceeds the company’s prediction for 3.2 percent growth last month.
Airports

FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies

Amid swirling discussions on FBO fees and pricing, the agency issued a document restating its position.
Safety

FAA Issues Reminder on Holiday Laser Light Displays

The agency notes that the concentrated beams of laser lights reach much further than most people realize.
Safety

Drone Sightings on the Rise in U.S.

There have been 1,696 reports in the first nine months of this year versus 1,761 in all of 2016.
Aircraft

Airbus, Bombardier Launch ‘Clean Teams’ for C Series Effort

Companies’ program integration work well underway
Maintenance and Modifications

Crash-resistant Fuel Tank for AS350/EC130 Gets FAA Nod

Launch partners Air Methods Corporation and WeatherTech Aviation LLC have begun receiving deliveries and EASA certification is expected soon.
Regulations and Government

NATA Appeals to Lawmakers To Keep Key Tax Measures

NATA wrote House and Senate tax negotiators as they hash out differences in the House and Senate versions of the tax bill.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flamingo Air's School Offers Aircraft Electrician Certificate

The course is accredited by American Standards Training and Materials and the National Center for Aerospace Technology and Training.
Aircraft

See How a FedEx MD-10 Has Been Transformed into a Flying Eye Hospital for Orbis Int'l

See How a FedEx MD-10 Has Been Transformed into a Flying Eye Hospital for Orbis Int'l
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Jupiter Avionics Dual Audio Controller Receives TSO

The dual audio controller, which is distributed by Dallas Avionics, supports eight users including the pilot, co-pilot and up to six passengers.
Engines

Trent 1000 Fault Forces Air New Zealand Flight Cancellations

Some 400 to 500 of the Rolls-Royce engines are affected by inadequate design of turbine blades
Airlines

Engines Choice Open for Qatar’s Latest A321neo Order

Gulf airline remains in negotiations over engine provision for 50 A321neo ACFs
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Avionics

BendixKing Certifies Simple CitationJet ADS-B Upgrade

The process involves the installation of two KT 74 transponders.
Aircraft

Qatar Boosts Its Order for Rafales, And Confirms Typhoons

The Gulf state will now buy 36 French combat jets, not 24. It also confirmed its order for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Awarded EASA and FAA Certification

First aircraft to be delivered to PlaneSense in the U.S. in January.
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Safety

IATA To Accelerate Smart Luggage Battery Ban

The implementation date is ahead of the January 2019 embargo ICAO announced.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Panthers to Mexico; Continues HForce Testing

The company handed over the last pair of ten AS565MBe helos to the Mexican Navy, and fired weapons from an H145M
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Regulations and Government

Florida Pilot, Mechanic Face Federal Fraud Charges

The pair are accused of faking the demise of an aircraft and later trying to sell it.
Avionics

ACSS Collaborates To Demonstrate ADS-B In in China

Air traffic situational awareness enhanced visual separation on approach ADS-B In application was hosted on ACSS’s T3CAS integrated surveillance system.
Rotorcraft

Super-mid Helos are 'Defining' Products, Says Lessor

Until Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H175 entered service in 2014, no single civil helicopter bridged the gap between the midsize and heavy categories.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Aerospace Expands SM4 Safety Program Benefits

SM4 continues to expand by providing targeted subject matter experts and financial support to the aerospace sector.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO AeroParts & Supply Under New Ownership

AeroParts & Supply was purchased by a group of aviation industry veterans who plan to expand its inventory and services.
Regulations and Government

For Pilots, Wasps' Nests Can Be Riskier Than Their Sting

Pitot and static tubes blocked by wasp nests can cause a total loss of function of airspeed or altitude indication and control functions.
Charter & Fractional

Elit'Avia Sees Shift Toward Aircraft, Crew, Mx Requests

The Solvenian company has seen more customers prefer to treat business as a typical operating expense rather than a capital expense.
Accidents

Geese Found Inside Crashed EMS Helicopter

Large numbers of geese were reported in the area at the time of the crash, and eyewitnesses reported seeing the helicopter spin before impact.
Airports

SMO Controllers Join Skirball Fire Battle

The efforts come as the airport is set to close for a 10-period while the city shortens the SMO runway.

Episode 09: Flying Under the Influence, Part 1

Where can pilots dealing with addiction turn for help?
Accidents

No Floats, Life Rafts on Crashed Mi-8

The crew and passengers are believed to have evacuated before the helicopter sunk.