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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.
Regulations and Government

Industry Troubled as UK Government Confirms EASA Departure

The UK will leave the European Aviation Safety Agency at the end of 2020, raising questions about the CAA's ability to take over its responsibilities.
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Airlines

European Slot Coordinators Support Leniency of Slot Rules

The slot coordinators’ position follows airlines’ calls to temporary suspend the 80/20 use-it-or-lose-it rule in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Sustainability and Environment

Dutch Government Targets SAF Blending Mandate by 2023

The Netherlands remains committed to imposing a mandate to blend lower-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with jet-A from 2023.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo In the Eye of Italy's COVID-19 Outbreak

Leonardo has suspended all international and domestic travel in the wake of the Covid-19 virus’s impact on Italy.
Regulations and Government

BBGA Focuses on Sustainability, Illegal Charter, Brexit

The BBGA went ahead with its event with hot topics on the agenda, against a backdrop of the coronavirus, which that morning put paid to Flybe.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Beefs Up Its AOG Teams

The MRO provider's teams are based at Duncan's primary facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah.
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Airlines

Coronavirus Spread Becomes a Global Crisis for Airlines

The Covid-19 outbreak has prompted a decision by Lufthansa to cut capacity in half in the coming weeks.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Inducts A350 While Pledging to Take Indigenous Jets

The Russian flag carrier has become the first airline in Eastern Europe to fly the A350.
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Aircraft

Acquisition Extends Part 135 Operator's Global Reach

The acquisition of Sky Night gives Flyexclusive Gulfstream aircraft and access to international destinations.
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Aircraft

Israel Approved for KC-46, but USAF Problems Persist

Israel is now cleared to begin negotiations over the purchase of the still-troubled KC-46A tanker.
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Rotorcraft

Gama Aviation Springboards into Heli Special Missions World

On the day it announced the sale of its US Air business to Wheels Up, Gama Aviation spelled out its helicopter ambitions in Europe.
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Airlines

UK Regional Airline Flybe Ceases Operations

The CEOs of Europe largest airlines forecast the coronavirus crisis will lead to more bankruptcies and speed consolidation.
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FBOs

Nashville Airport Begins To Pick Up the Pieces

In the wake of a powerful tornado that sliced through Nashville's Joh C. Tune Airport, officials there continue to sift through the wreckage.
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Aircraft

Air USA Buys Former RAAF Hornets

The civilian-contracted adversary fleet in the U.S. will gain a considerable boost with the delivery of highly-capable legacy Hornets from Australia.
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Regulations and Government

NTSB, Safety Experts ID Charter Safety Issues

Lack of information and caliber of candidates present stumbling blocks to further improve safety, speakers said.
Airports

Wichita Airport Begins $21.8M Runway Rehab Project

The project also calls for re-designation of Wichita Eisenhower National Airport's three runways because of magnetic declination.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Allegedly Flying DUI Scheduled for Arraignment

Pilot Ryan Dashiell, who was arrested on DUI charges after crash landing a Cessna Citation 550 last year, has been scheduled for arraignment on April 15.
Maintenance and Modifications

ACI Jet Establishes Bombardier Parts Depot

The parts inventory and depot will serve Bombardier Global and Challenger owners and operators.
Accidents

Citation Crash Provides Lessons on Family Assistance

Tricia Coffman told the 2020 Air Charter Safety Symposium how family assistance makes a difference in a crash aftermath.
Sustainability and Environment

CAMI: Urban Air Mobility Must Be for Public Good

The Community Air Mobility Initiative is working with the UAM industry to win public acceptance for eVTOL aircraft operations in urban areas.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATP Software Update Speeds Publishing of ADs

With the release of Production 2.0, maintenance manual updates and ADs can be published in real-time through the cloud-based ATP Aviation Hub.
FBOs

World Fuel Completes $170M UVair Acquisition

Miami-based World Fuel Services has completed its $170 million acquisition of the UVair fuel business from Universal Weather and Aviation.
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Rotorcraft

Boeing’s FARA Contender Finally Emerges

Boeing’s FARA bid is based on a relatively conventional helicopter layout, albeit with a pusher propeller for high-speed performance.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EAA to FAA: Remote ID Rule Threatens Model Flying

EAA said the FAA’s proposed rule for UAS aircraft to have remote ID is an “overreaching answer” to integrating UAS aircraft into national airspace.
Avionics

Bombardier Adds Gogo Avance L5 Retrofit for Learjets

Bombardier Aviation is making its Gogo Avance L5 connectivity solution for new Learjet 70/75s available for retrofit on in-service Learjet 40/45/70/75s.
Aircraft

Embraer Sees Requests for Delivery Deferments Due to Virus

The European Commission has now set a June 23 deadline for its in-depth probe of Embraer’s proposed joint venture with Boeing.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Orders AESA Radar for F-16s

Northrop Grumman’s AESA radar is in full production for export customers looking to upgrade their F-16s or buy new ones.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Blades Certified for Air Crane

Erickson has received FAA certification approval for its new composite main rotor blades for the S-64E Air Crane.
Security

JetSolution Looks for Opportunities Amid Outbreak

The virus will likely affect the Chinese economy and others, but how much remains to be seen.