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Regulations and Government

Sudden Cuba Restrictions Leaving Operators in a Bind

Rules grandfather pre-arranged trips for people-to-people purposes, but people won't be able to get there if booked through private aircraft or cruise.
Avionics

Collins GPS Receivers Suffer Reception Outage

GPS problems have occurred in some aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace GPS receivers.
Aircraft

Vref: T-props, Phenom 300E Set To Hold Highest Values

Turboprop singles such as the Pilatus PC-12 and Cessna Caravan “have remained at an industry-low depreciation rate,” according to Vref.
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Accidents

AW109 Crashes Atop New York Skyscraper in Rain and Fog

Pilot, the sole occupant, is killed when an AW109E makes a hard landing and catches fire atop New York office tower
Airlines

South Korea's Domestic Market Heading for Turbulence

High speed rail looks likely to replace airlines as the main domestic transportation mode, though there are LCCs set to fight back.
Aircraft

Ampaire Demonstrates Hybrid Motor with Public Flight

The Los Angeles-based startup is using a Cessna 337 Skymaster as the testbed for its electric propulsion system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Citing ADs' Effects, Tamarack Aero Files for Bankruptcy

Tamarack Aerospace said 73 percent of CJs fitted with active winglets have received free upgrades that Tamarack expects will resolve the EASA and FAA ADs.
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Training and Workforce

Program Aims To Better Odds Of Bizav Leaders' Success

The three-day Leadership Bootcamp is a partnership between ServiceElements and FlightSafety International.
Aircraft

Key Boeing 737 Max Supplier Feels Grounding's Effects

Spirit AeroSystems plans to cut workweek to four days for 6,000 employees.
Aircraft

Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X

Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X
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Airlines

Indonesia Mulls Allowing Foreign Carriers To Fly Domestically

A new “open skies” proposal by President Joko Widodo comes as Garuda Indonesia answers allegations of price fixing.
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Aircraft

Genghis Khan Airlines To Launch ARJ21 Service in July

The Inner Mongolian carrier took delivery of its second example of the Chinese regional jet on June 4.
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Airlines

Airlines Await Repatriation of $413 Million from African States

IATA claims it has cleared several hundred million dollars of blocked funds, but the problem persists.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Completes JetSmarter Purchase

Vista Global Holdings (VGH) has completed its acquisition of U.S. based per-seat charter brokerage and app developer JetSmarter.
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Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Releases Free Bizav LOA Guide

AviationManuals' newly released free guide aims to help operators understand requirements for FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA) applications.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Implements Travel Ban on Private Flights To Cuba

After checking with the the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, OpsGroup believes Part 135 flights are still accepted travel to Cuba.
Aircraft

Embraer Commercial CEO Sees No Max Effect on Boeing Deal

Both companies remain equally committed to the Embraer-Boeing combination, says Slattery.
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Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Backers Step up Push for Reauthorization

Lawmakers let the bank's charter lapse for five months in 2015 in face of criticism that it had turned into corporate welfare.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Aviation Earns EASA Mx Approval

The Shreveport, Louisiana-based company is an Airbus Helicopter approved service center, specialzing in the EC-135 and 145 models.
Engines

GAO Upholds GE ITEP Contract Award Following Protest

As GE Aviation readies development of its T901 ITEP turboshaft engine, competitor ATEC is lobbying Congress to award dual EMD contracts.
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Aircraft

IAI Introduces T-Heron Tactical UAV

IAI has revealed its new T-Heron UAV, which bridges the gap between the company’s larger family of systems and its smaller, lower-cost tactical UAVs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gemini Adds Aircraft, Avionics to MRO Approvals

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based company also is expanding its technician team as it works to support customer's ADS-B Out requirements.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Heavy In Talks To Buy CRJ Line

A deal to acquire Bombardier’s last commercial aircraft program would give Mitsubishi valuable engineering expertise and support capacity.
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Airports

House Panel OKs FAA Budget Boost with Safety-first Call

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $267 million increase in the FAA budget for a total of $17.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Completes 15th Challenger 300 Mid-life Check

Aviation has completed its fifteenth 7,500-cycle inspection event on a Bombardier Challenger 300; only 18 such inspections have been completed to date.
Aircraft

Czech Republic Receives Three Twin-seat L-159T2s

Aero Vodochody has delivered three L-159T2 light attack/trainers to the Czech air force.
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Airlines

Kenya Airways’ Outgoing CEO Satisfied with Recovery Progress

Mikosz reports he decided to leave the Kenyan national carrier for personal reasons.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skeyos Unveils One-stop-shop for Aircraft Parts

Skeyos Marketplace allows MRO purchasers to compare 140,000 new and used aircraft parts and related services.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA OKs Chute-equipped Drone for Flight over People

Colorado construction company receives Part 107 waiver for flight over people with a DJI drone outfitted with a parachute.
Airlines

Pilot Shortage Hindering Startup Efforts in South Korea

Three new Korean LCCs hope to launch operations next year.