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Airbus On Track for E-Fan X Hybrid-Electric Flight in 2021

Airbus recently completed wind tunnel tests on a scale model of the E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, based on the BAe 146 RJ100.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Clinches Rough Field Certification

Pilatus has obtained rough field certification for its PC-24, allowing the twinjet to take off and land on grass, wet earth, dry sand, gravel, and snow.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Singapore Expansion Nears Completion

The Canadian airframer said it expects to complete a project in the second half of this year that quadruples the Singapore service center's size.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Risk Strategies Acquires Aviation Insurance Broker

Transport Risk Management is a Colorado-based broker specializing in aviation-related insurance and risk management.
Aircraft

EASA Proposal Updates Large-airplane Cert Rules

EASA has proposed changes to CS-25 certification regulations for transport airplanes to harmonize them with U.S. FAR Part 25 rules.
FBOs

BBA Aviation Rebrands as Signature Aviation

As it narrows its focus to FBO operations, UK-based BBA Aviation has changed its name to Signature Aviation.
ATC

Bizcraft Get Breather as Euro Datalink Mandate Begins

Europe’s datalink requirement has come into force with last-minute exemptions for older airliners and business types up to narrowbody bizliners.
ATC

Fokker, CMC Offer GNSS/ADS-B Solution After Cargolux Success

The novel approach for ADS-B Out developed for Cargolux is now being considered by other airlines.
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Aircraft

Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds

Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bird Aerosystems Debuts at Singapore

Bird increases investments in Asia-Pacific region to pursue multiple marketing campaigns
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Maintenance and Modifications

BARP Offers Services for New and Older Russian Fighters

Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant No. 558 enjoys a competitive advantage in the servicing of Russia-built aircraft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Shows Off 2Ku Connectivity in Singapore

Onboard connectivity provider Gogo highlights its award-winning 2Ku broadband system at the Singapore Airshow.
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Aircraft

Despite Costs, Embraer’s Slattery Shows Patience on Boeing JV

The Embraer Commercial CEO awaits the competitive “visibility” airline customers covet.
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Aircraft

Tupolev Flies Modernized ‘Blackjack’

The nature of the upgrade to the Tu-160M has not been detailed, but the type is once again making its presence felt in the ongoing Russia-U.S. standoff.
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Aircraft

Older Aircraft Can Be Upcycled To Train Flight Crews

Euramec is giving a new lease on life for older A320 airframes by having them recycled into training equipment for pilots and flight attendants.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PrimeFlight Continues Aircraft Appearance Roll Up

International Aero will retain its interior and engineering services and machine shop following the PrimeFlight acquisition.
Accidents

Pegasus Airlines’ Runway Overrun Results in Three Fatalities

The Turkish low-cost carrier experienced three runway excursions in the past two years, two at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Feds Approve West Star's Mx Tech Apprenticeship Program

West Star Aviation currently has 37 apprentice maintenance technicians.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Confirms Sixth Delay to SpaceJet Certification

Mitsubishi will not now be ready to begin deliveries of its M90 regional jet in 2020. It has yet to confirm a new target date.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream's G700 Mockup Goes on Tour

Gulfstream brought its mockup to Monterey, California on February 4 before it is to next head to Palm Beach, Savannah, and then Europe.
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Avionics

Eagle Creek Aviation Begins NXi Upgrades on Phenom 100s

Indianapolis-based Eagle Creek Aviation has completed its first three Garmin G1000 NXi avionics upgrades on Embraer Phenom 100s.
Safety

UAV Manufacturer and Training School Work Together on Operating Standards

Rotary UAV maker UMS Skeldar is working with the Swedish Aviation Technical Training School to develop standards needed to meet anticipated new EASA rules.
Aircraft

Textron Stands To Gain Much in Bombardier Combo

Combining Bombardier's business aircraft unit with Textron brings much synergy to the maker of Citation business jets, analysts say.
Sustainability and Environment

ACS Adds Commercial Pax Ops to Offset Program

To take effect March 1, ACS offset program will be available for bookings through its Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia offices.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Monaco Air Duluth

Monaco Air Duluth has been the sole aviation services provider at Minnesota's Duluth International Airport for the past 15 years.
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FBOs

Sheltair Scion Named as President

Lisa Holland will take the reins as president of the company her father founded more than half a century ago.
Aircraft

Kuwait Prepares for Typhoon EIS in 2020

Final assembly of the first five Eurofighter Typhoons for Kuwait is underway in Italy.
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Aircraft

Catic Caters to Customers with Full Line of Fighters

China's Catic has pursued new military aircraft programs based on increasingly advanced technology.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Underlines Singapore’s Significance

UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has been producing Trent engines for airlines in the region for eight years.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell Outlook Calls For Meager Helo Delivery Bump

Honeywell’s forecast expects about 100 more helicopter deliveries over five years compared with its 2019 forecast.