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Regulations and Government

FAA Administrator Nominee Dickson Defends Disclosures

Dickson said he did not disclose a whistleblower complaint because he was named a party to it and said actions of Delta were appropriate at the time.
Avionics

FAA Issues STC with More Options for Part 25 ADS-B

A new FreeFlight Systems STC offers ADS-B compliance for MST 67A-equipped Part 25 jets.
Rotorcraft

NTSB: Non-IFR Rated NYC Helicopter Crash Pilot Was Lost

The pilot of the AW109E that crashed atop a New York high-rise reported he was lost, flew erratically in low visibility
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Signature Teams Up with Windsor Jet

The alliance will extend Gama's reach in the heavy jet segment while providing Windsor with access to resources, expertise, and experience.
Aircraft

MGR Looks To Double Wichita Engineering Workforce

The division of Montreal-based MSB Global Ressources looks to add 30 more aerospace engineers by end of summer.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Blends XOJet, JetSmarter into XO

The new company will provide a digital platform for ease of use.
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Aircraft

Antonov Lands Domestic Order for An-178

Thirteen aircraft are being ordered, and Antonov hopes the deal will inspire confidence in the design from other potential customers
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Pilatus Aircraft has received Transport Canada certification for its PC-24 light jet, said Canadian distributor Levaero Aviation.
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Aircraft

Delays Lengthen for 737 Max Return to Service

A new issue found during simulator testing will required further work to update the 737 Max's flight control software.
Rotorcraft

DRF Modifies Another Helo for Arctic Research Ship

DRF Luftrettung recently completed modifications for a BK-117 C1 that will be based aboard the research vessel Polarstern
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Maintenance and Modifications

Copperstate Turbine Engine Becomes TAE Aerospace

The Australian buyer is looking to make inroads into the U.S. MRO market.
Aircraft

Lee Aerospace's CoolView Windows PMA'd for Beechjet

The Wichita-based supplier has received parts manufacturing approval for applying Coolview to side cockpit windows of Beechjet variants.
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Aircraft

Tarom Renews Turboprop Fleet with Nine ATR 72-600s

The Romanian flag carrier will lease the new ATR turboprops from Nordic Aviation Capital.
Avionics

Global Aviation Technologies Expands with New Work

New defense work drives the Wichita-based company to expand to a second, 14,000-sq-ft building.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Extends Reach into Northeast with Boston Base

The Boston base is part of a growth strategy that includes additional bases throughout the U.S.
Airlines

EVA Air Cabin Crew Strike Enters Seventh Day

Hundreds of flights cancelled by Taiwan airline as flight attendant strike cripples operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Orgs Urge FAA To Revamp Mx School Proposal

In joint comments, 14 groups asked the FAA to take a less prescriptive approach and adhere to Department of Education practices in Mx school standards.
Airports

Orange County Approves GA Restructuring at SNA

The unanimously accepted plan will reduce FBO acreage and put restrictions on where mid and large cabin private jets can park.
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Rotorcraft

Boeing Partners With Kitty Hawk On UAM

Boeing is partnering with Kitty Hawk, builder of the Cora eVTOL air taxi, on urban air mobility solutions
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Safety

AINsight: Future of Aviation Safety and Tech

Technology is a significant player in ensuring the safe experience the traveling public demands.
Aircraft

MHI Reaches Deal To Acquire Bombardier’s CRJ Program

The contract calls for Bombardier to complete CRJ production in the second half of 2020 and continue to supply spare parts from its plant outside Montreal.
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Aircraft

Business Aircraft Financier Global Jet Raises $517M

It's Global Jet Capital's third asset-backed securitization bringing its total to more than $2.1 billion.
Aircraft

Solairus Launches New Charter Membership Program

Altitude 25 is the name of Solarius Aviation's new charter membership program.
Aircraft

American Sets Retirement Date for MD-80s

The last 26 of the McDonnell Douglas widebodies will leave the AA fleet on September 4.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Earns STC on Learjet 40/45 Upgrade

The modification centers on the replacement of obsolete CTR displays with modern DU-875 LCD monitors.
Regulations and Government

EASA Opinion Seeks Runway Incursion Safeguards

The formal opinion issued followed the review of nearly 1,800 comments on a runway safety NPA.
Avionics

Elliott Starts First G5000 Install on Citation Excel

After the issuance of an STC for the upgrade earlier this month, the MRO says it has another 16 Citations lined up to receive the G5000.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Plug Power Buys UAV Hydrogen Fuel Cell Maker EnergyOr

Plus Power acquires EnergyOr, maker of ultralight hydrogen fuel cells for UAVs and other robotics
Aircraft

Bizav Consultancy Mente Expands To New HQ

With the move to Hall Park in North Dallas, Mente Group has doubled the size of its headquarters.
Airports

FDoT: GA Airports Generated $18.5 Billion in 2017

The study from the Florida Department of Transportation showed the state's 129 public airports generated $175 billion in economic impact for the year.