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Oman Launches 'National Aviation Strategy 2030'

OAG planning sixfold increase in aviation's contribution to GDP by end of decade
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Aircraft

Dassault Reports Strong 2019, Preps Future Falcon

French group Dassault performed well in 2019 mainly thanks to export orders for its Rafale fighter.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Plans To Certify Electric Anti-Torque

Noise pollution prompted Bell to begin working on its electrically distributed anti-torque (EDAT) system.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Seek Comprehensive Overview of Green Efforts

Reps. Larsen, Davids, and Schrier are seeking to develop a database of all the sustainability initiatives in aviation and a report on their effectiveness.
Rotorcraft

Aviation Leaders Praise HAI's Matt Zuccaro

Aviation leaders praise HAI's Zuccaro as patriot, professional, friend.
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Safety

COVID-19 Prompts BBD Aircraft Cleaning Advisory

The advisory offers procedures for disinfecting an aircraft that's traveled to a region affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Insurance Premiums Continue Ascent

As the pendulum continues to swing further toward a hard aviation insurance market, business aircraft operators should plan on more premium increases.
Airports

Heathrow's Third Runway Ruled Illegal over Climate Change

The UK’s busiest airport maintains the third runway is essential to boost the country’s global connectivity post-Brexit.
Maintenance and Modifications

JMI Branches Out Falcon Service to London Biggin Hill

Jet Maintenance International will provide Dassault Falcon jet line maintenance service at London Biggin Hill Airport.
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Aircraft

Y-20 AEW and Tanker Variants To Appear Soon

The successful introduction into service of the Xian Y-20 heavy transport has freed China from reliance on the Il-76 airframe for fighter support aircraft.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Innovative UAV Technology Helps Syrian Army Offensive in Idlib

The Russian army is employing small UAVs to find targets and then provide designation for attack by laser-guided shells.
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Aircraft

2019 Shows Strength Across Bizjet Categories

The Cirrus Vision Jet took the most-delivered crown, Cessna's Latitude become publicly revealed top-delivered twin, and Gulfstream shipments soared.
Accidents

Bryant's Widow Files L.A. Helo Crash Suit

Vanessa Bryant claims helicopter operator and pilot were negligent.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Revives AOG Effort with TEAM Concept

Embraer Executive Jets has established Technical Experts in Aviation Maintenance at four, company-owned service centers for AOG support.
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FBOs

Signature Expands Its Select Program

Signature Flight Support has expanded its industry-leading FBO network with the addition of two new locations to its Signature Select program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Ramps Up with Bombardier Asia Expansion

Flying Colours Corp. PTE is working to double its employment at Bombardier's Singapore service center, which is expanding by 330,00 sq ft.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Rule Targets Enhanced Pilot Professionalism

Part 121 carries and certain 135/91K operators would need to update training requirements for PICs under the FAA rule.
Rotorcraft

Former HAI President Zuccaro Flies West

Matthew S. Zuccaro, the immediate past president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), has died.
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Airlines

Delta Moves to Cut Service to Korea Due to Virus Concerns

The U.S. major airline plans to completely suspend service to Seoul from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Aircraft

UK/Australia F-35 Software Lab Opens

The UK and Australia have joined forces to develop Mission Data Files for their F-35 fleets.
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Rotorcraft

India and the U.S. Agree on Major Helicopter Deal

The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Aerospace Goes on the Block

Piaggio Aero Industries and subsidiary Piaggio Aviation is officially on the block and hopes to find a buyer and close the deal by year-end.
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Rotorcraft

First Executive Mi-38 Helicopter Delivered

Russian Helicopters has delivered the first serial produced Mi-38 helicopter with a new, ten passenger “highly comfortable” executive cabin.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Grounds Aircraft and Freezes Hiring on Virus Effect

Air France and KLM also are taking cost-cutting measures to compensate for the loss in revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Aircraft

China Eastern’s OTT Airlines Becomes C919 Launch Operator

The Chinese state-owned airline’s new subsidiary will fly Comac products exclusively.
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Aircraft

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.
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Charter & Fractional

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.
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Aircraft

ANA Snubs Rolls with Order for GE-powered 787s

The Japanese airline plans to place its first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-10 into service next year.
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Avionics

FreeFlight Systems Joins ACR Family

ACR Group added NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems to its portfolio.
Airlines

Qatar Airways, American Airlines Reestablish Codeshare Ties

A new pact between AA and Qatar could lead to direct flights to Doha by American.