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South Africa Exerts Last-ditch Effort to Rescue National Carrier

South African Airways now operates under bankruptcy protection.
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Airlines

United Airlines Helps Trigger Avianca Restructuring Effort

United Airlines and Kingsland Holding provide Avianca Holdings with $375 million in new financing.
Aircraft

November ADS-B Equipage Rate Continues Modest Ascent

The FlightAware November 2019 report shows 2,099 turbine aircraft remain unequipped to meet the FAA's January 2020 ADS-B mandate.
Aircraft

First PD-14-powered MC-21 Takes Shape

China has also expressed interest in the Aviadvigatel engines as an alternative to the Leap-1C.
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Aircraft

Amstat Upgrades Dashboard for Premier, Connect Users

The upgraded dashboard allows users to customize information using widgets.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Launches Security Services Subsidiary

NetJets has added global security to its portfolio, initially offering security packages for Paris Le Bourget and Mexico, with plans to expand globally.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Mod Ends G650/650ER Speed Restriction

Gulfstream released a service change for the G650/650ER that modifies the rudder trailing edge contour to prevent yawing in the event of rudder failure.
Aircraft

FAI Prepares Transatlantic Ambulance Fleet for ADS-B

By the end of 2019, FAI’s air ambulance fleet of six Bombardier Learjet 60s and four Challenger 604s will be ready for U.S. FAA ADS-B mandate.
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Aircraft

Harbour Air's Electric Beaver Achieves First Flight

Canadian airline Harbour Air aims to be operating electrically-powered scheduled flights within two years
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Plunges into Hydrographics for Cabin Components

Duncan Aviation has delivered a Gulfstream G150 and Bombardier Challenger 300 with countertops created using hydrographic printing, a new finish option.
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Accidents

NTSB Chief: Doors-off Helo Flight Was 'Death Trap'

NTSB faults passenger harnesses, emergency floats in fatal NYC helo crash.
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Aircraft

Tamarack Continues To Expand Dealer, Service Network

Tamarack Aerospace Group has added Banayn Air Services, Rose Aircraft Services, and RBR Aviation to its dealer, service center network.
Airlines

Boeing Exec Sees Limits to ‘Flight Shame’ Movement

The U.S. OEM’s vice president of marketing, Randy Tinseth, points to “flight pride” in developing economies.
Rotorcraft

MD/Elbit Team for MD 530G; More MD 530Fs for Afghanistan

Adding the Elbit Integrated Weapons System turns the MD 530G Block II into a potent light attack platform with advanced targeting capabilities.
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Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Prompt Random Ramp Checks in Mexico

The ramp checks on foreign operators are in effect at all Mexican airports.
Sustainability and Environment

IBAC, EBAA Plan New Sustainability Initiative

Increasing awareness of social and environmental issues in business aviation is the impetus behind new STARS program.
Airports

One Airport Replaces Two in Iowa

Following the opening of new Sioux County Regional Airport, nearby Orange City Municipal Airport wil be shuttered at the end of January.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Urge NTSB To Back Pilot in Drug-test Case

The NTSB reduced a revocation of a pilot who said he inadvertently took a dose of his child's medication during a medical emergency, but the FAA appealed.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Eliminate HIWAS Program

The FAA is discontinuing the Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) program effective January 8.
Accidents

Bell 407 Down in Gulf of Mexico

The USCG located debris from a Bell 407 that went missing Saturday.
Regulations and Government

EU Removes Gabon from Air Safety List

While clearing Gabon’s airlines to resume flying into the EU, the bloc has put Armenia’s civil aviation committee under heightened scrutiny.
Aircraft

Volocopter Gets First Design Organization Nod from EASA

Volocopter says that becoming a design organization will accelerate the type certification process for its aircraft.
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Airports

New Madrid GAT Ready for Operations

The general aviaition terminal serving the Spanish capital has been fully renovated by a new management consortium including Universal Aviation.
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Aircraft

Coulson's Firefighting Setup To Equip Cal Fire C-130s

The Air Force contract is valued at more than $39 million.
Aircraft

First Gripen E for Sweden Flies

With the flight of the first series aircraft for Sweden, Saab now has five Gripen Es in the air, including one destined for the Brazilian air force.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Air and Space Force Receives First Mi-38T

Three of the military version of the Mi-38 have been built and will be used for military evaluation trials by the Russian defense ministry.
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Aircraft

NATO E-3A Upgrade Announced

NATO is spending $1 billion on keeping its aging AWACS aircraft concurrent with technology while it begins the search for a replacement in 2035.
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Airlines

African Airline CEOs Highlight Connectivity Challenges

A failure to address high taxes and bilateral air service agreements continue to hamper airline profitability in Africa.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers 400th G650-family Twinjet

Gulfstream Aerospace yesterday delivered the 400th G650/650ER, some five years after the first of the ultra-long-range twinjets entered service.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flightdocs Establishes Canadian Office

The new office is located nearby Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.