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Regulations and Government

Bill To Improve Notam System Takes Step Forward

H.R.1775 would give a task force 18 months to review and make recommendations on the Notam system.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Studying Obscurant Defense for H145M

The rapid-action “fog” screen has been successfully implemented for military vehicles and is now being proposed for helicopters
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Rotorcraft

Blade Per-seat Helicopter Service Comes To L.A. Market

Helicopter per seat ride share booking service Blade is expanding into the Los Angeles metro area market.
Security

FAA Releases Privacy Plan for ADS-B

Operators will be able to "opt-out" of flight-tracking information sharing via a web portal that is to be in place by the end of the year.
Airlines

Ryanair Expects Further Delays to Max's Return to Service

Low-cost carrier Ryanair now expects to take delivery of its first 737 Max 200 in March or April “at the earliest.”
FBOs

California FBO Steps Up Its Green Game

Airport operated Luxivair SBD at San Bernardino International Airport is making environmentally-friendly choices when it comes to ground equipment.
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Rotorcraft

Rogue Drones Impede California Firefighters

Illegal drone flights California forced firefighting helicopters to stand down.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Security Concerns Mount Over Chinese Drones

House and Senate bills would ban use of Chinese drones.
Aircraft

First RAF P-8A Handed Over

When P-8 operations begin next year next year, the United Kingdom will have an anti-submarine/maritime patrol capability after a gap of a decade.
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Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Remains World's Number Three Aviation Event

The Dubai Airshow expects to host 1,300 exhibitors and 87,000 visitors.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Acquires Aero Design

Dart's acquisition of Aero Design boosts its portfolio to over 1,100 STCs.
Aircraft

Volocopter Launches VoloDrone eVTOL Freight Aircraft

Volocopter has added standardized rail attachment system to its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft to transform it into the new VoloDrone freight-carrying model.
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Engines

QTA Adds To Inner Barrel Corrosion Solution STC

Quiet Technology Aerospace says this latest STC, its seventh, applies to Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 business jets.
Aircraft

Vref Adds Greater Detail in New Valuation Platform

The new VREFOnline platform, in beta testing now, is intended to be easier to use, with more searchable inputs.
Aircraft

eVTOL Startup EHang Prepares for Nasdaq Share Offering

EHang is seeking to raise $100 million from a Nasdaq IPO to support its eVTOL aircraft programs
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Rotorcraft

Vuichard Ring Vortex Recovery Now FAA Approved

Developed by Claude Vuichard, the rotorcraft procedure to escape potentially perilous ring vortexes in now in the latest FAA Helicopter training handbook.
Aircraft

Vietjet Cements Order for 20 Airbus A321XLRs

Vietjet's order for A321XLRs will help the carrier modernize its fleet.
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Aircraft

Embraer's New E195-E2 Makes North American Debut

The largest of Embraer's E-Jets E2 lineup, the E195-E2, probably won't see U.S. regional airline service for some time.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Announces More Drone Restrictions

The FAA announced drone flight restrictions over an additional 60 federal facilities.
Sustainability and Environment

California FBO Aims to Go Greener

Airport operated Luxivair SBD at San Bernardino International Airport is making environmentally-friendly choices when it comes to ground equipment.
Training and Workforce

Airline Union-management Relations in the Age of SMS

Responsibility for safety ultimately lies with the airlines, not with the unions.
Aircraft

Here are the Most Exciting Aircraft from the NBAA-BACE Static Display - AIN

Here are the Most Exciting Aircraft from the NBAA-BACE Static Display - AIN
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Aircraft

Green Light for F-15 Japanese Super Interceptor Upgrades

Japan’s fighter roadmap includes the purchase of 147 F-35A/Bs, development of a new fighter, and the upgrade of around half of its F-15 Eagle fleet.
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Rotorcraft

African Countries Seek Additional ‘Hinds’

The Mi-24/35 family has been operated for many years by many nations in Africa and continues to be of considerable interest to operators in the continent.
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Avionics

Columbia STCs Garmin Touchscreens in Citation 500

The new STC from Columbia Avionics will help owners and operators of Citation 500s upgrade to glass avionics that interface with TCAS II.
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Rotorcraft

New-format Vertical Flight Expo To Open at Farnborough

The Vertical Flight Expo promises a trade show focused on more than just helicopters, by incorporating unmanned aircraft and urban air mobility.
Airports

FAA: SMO Can Use Airport Revenue on Runway Removal

The FAA found that SMO's use of airport funding to pulverize "excess" runway pavement is appropriate, but that it must have plan for future revenue use.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Climb In 3Q19, YTD

Eight new Praetor 600 super-midsize jets helped increase Embraer's year-to-date deliveries.
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Aircraft

Piper Unveils Next-gen M600 SLS

Piper's new $2.994 million M600 SLS adds Garmin Autoland, new interior options, and a new service program.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman Announces More K-Max Orders

Kaman has announced more orders for its heavy lift K-Max, company continues to work on civil unmanned version.
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