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Army 2019: Russian Helicopters Lands Orders for 108 Helicopters

New versions of armed Mi-8s and Mi-28s offer greater survivability and greater stand-off engagement capability.
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Airlines

Garuda Execs Drop Sriwijaya Board Seats amid Antitrust Probe

Indonesia’s antitrust watchdog is investigating charges of a ticketing cartel.
Regulations and Government

FAA Establishes New Part 135 Rest and Duty Committee

The ARC resurrects the decades-long efforts to update Part 135 pilot rest and duty rules,
Accidents

Conditions Ripe for Runway Excursions in India

Safety experts warn of substandard pilot training and poor runway conditions on the subcontinent.
Training and Workforce

Clay Lacy Aviation Awards Two More Pilot Scholarships

Since it began its scholarship partnership with Orange Coast College's flight school, the Van Nuys Airport-based company has awarded over $32,000.
Aircraft

PC-24 Shows Versatility with Grass Strip Touchdown

The PC-24 jet is being certified for grass field operations and demonstrated this capability by landing at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed show.
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Aircraft

Croatia Kicks Off a New Round of Fighter Procurement

Having failed to buy F-16s from Israel after U.S. applied restrictions, Croatia is looking for new-build F-16s or Gripens
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Regulations and Government

July 4th Activities To Halt DCA Ops

The FAA warned that operations will be suspended from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at DCA for a military flyover and also be impacted later during fireworks.
Airports

GYY Reaches 50 International Arrivals

The airport's permanent CBP facility debuted last fall, giving arriving private international flights a new Chicagoland option.
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Accidents

Boeing Pledges $100 Million for Families of Max Crash Victims

The U.S. airframer agrees to work with local governments and NGOs to administer the funds for families of 737 Max victims.
Training and Workforce

Simcom's TBM 910 Simulator Now Online in Scottsdale

Simcom has fielded the first FAA-certified Daher TBM 910 simulator at its Scottsdale, Arizona training facility.
Aircraft

Raptors Bolster U.S. Gulf Force

A squadron of the stealthy fifth-generation F-22A fighters is the latest asset to join Central Command as heightened tensions with Iran continue.
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Avionics

Duncan Sees Growth in Mx Internship Program

Last year the Lincoln MRO provider offered full-time jobs to a dozen interns.
Aircraft

Sparfell Acquires LaudaMotion Executive

The acquisition gives Sparfell a private jet charter operation established by the late Formula One legend Niki Lauda.
Aircraft

New ‘Fat Albert’ for the Blue Angels

After some delay since approval was given by Congress, the Navy has completed on a deal to buy an ex-RAF Hercules for the Blue Angels team
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Airlines

Avianca Brasil Set for Auction, Again

Coveted slots at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport remain up for grabs.
Accidents

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Aircraft

Bombardier Unveils New Learjet 75 Liberty

Bombardier "rescopes" Learjet 75 to more directly compete with light jets — and with a lower price tag.
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Aircraft

EASA Issues Special Condition To Govern VTOL Aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency's new Special Condition for VTOL aircraft promises a solid regulatory foundation for this fast-growing sector.
Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo's Louisiana Support Facility Gets Part 145 OK

Leonardo's Gulf of Mexico helicopter support center has received Part 145 repair station approval from the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Expands Helo Engine Support in Thailand

Safran is partnering with Thai Aviation Industries to expand support for more engine models and operators.
FBOs

Dassault Buys Ruag's Geneva and Lugano Sites

The move is the latest in the French airframer's push to improve its European maintenance network.
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Safety

UTM Provider Unifly Draws More Investors

Unmanned Traffic Management software provider Unifly has raised another $20 million from investors including Germany's ATC authority
Security

Drone Maker DJI Launches 'Government Edition'

DJI's new drone package safeguards against unauthorized data sharing
Rotorcraft

Trapp Replacing Emerson at Airbus Helicopters

Romain Trapp is the new president of Airbus Helicopters Inc., replacing Chris Emerson who will head the company's defense and space division
Aircraft

Emirates Launches World's Shortest A380 Flights

The twice-daily Emirates service from Dubai to Muscat extends just 185 nm in each direction.
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Accidents

U.S. Bizav Accident Fatalities Skyrocket in 1H19

According to preliminary statistics, 19 people died in four business jet crashes and 28 lost their lives in five turboprop crashes during the first half.
Aircraft

Wake Vortex Reduction Trials Go Live at Vienna Airport

A new procedure using plate lines aims to mitigate wake vortices during landing approaches.
Avionics

Flexjet Taps GE To Take FOQA to the Next Level

Flexjet is elevating its flight operations quality assurance program by marrying GE’s flight safety analysis services with wireless quick access recorders.
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Avionics

FlightSafety Adds EFVS Training for Gulfstreams

FlightSafety International has added enhanced flight vision system touchdown and rollout training for the Gulfstream G280, G450, G500, G550, G600, and G650
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