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Regulations and Government

Australia Proposes Flight Sim Qualification Changes

Australia's CASA has proposed qualification standards for flight training simulators and other flight training devices.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Appraisers Form New Professional Association

The Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization currently counts 120 members from about six countries.
ATC

Philippines Regulators To Increase Service Charges

ASBAA supports the regulator's decision as a move to improve safety standards.
Airlines

EU Settles On Post-Brexit Traffic Rights for UK Airlines

Cargo carriers receive fifth freedom rights beyond the EU for five months.
Training and Workforce

Global Jet Wins Mx Training Endorsement from Dassault

Connecticut-based Global Jet Services already employs several instructors with experience on Falcon jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Expands Registered Aircraft Base

The website recently topped the 500 aircraft milestone as more operators seek to equip for ADS-B.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Renews RUAG's PC-12 Mx Credentials

RUAG MRO International's Geneva-Meyrin facility handles 150 maintenance and support events for the PC-12 annually.
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Airports

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia: Four New FBOs Coming To Kingdom

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia (PASA) said plans are afoot to add another FBO in Riyadh, two in Jeddah, and one in Dammam.
Airlines

Trio of New Korean LCCs To Operate From Three Airports

Air Premia will enjoy the advantage of a main base at Seoul Incheon.
ATC

Customs Cleared for Leesburg Executive

The Greater Washington Business Aviation Association will host a ribbon cutting for the CBP facility during its first open house and static display at JYO.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market
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Aircraft

Australia Orders Sigint Gulfstreams

Australia is boosting its electronic support capability through the acquisition of four Gulfstream G550s outfitted for electronic reconnaissance.
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Airlines

Indian Growth Rates To Slow as Airlines Cut Capacity

Some 100 airliners in India sit grounded, not all of them Boeing 737 Maxes.
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Finalizing FAA Aircraft Registry Audit Report

The U.S. DOT IG is expected to release a draft audit report of the FAA civil aircraft registry this week to the aviation agency.
Airlines

Cebu Pacific Set To Accelerate Expansion with Neos

The Philippines’ largest carrier outlines plans to replace and up-gauge aircraft.
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FBOs

Signature Gets Boost from Increased U.S. Operations

BBA's revenues jumped 24.4 percent overall thanks to acquisitions, as well as a 12.4 percent increase in Signature's FBO business.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blockchain Could Revolutionize Part Lifecycle Records

Blockchain—secure, tamper-resistant digital records—could revolutionize the way aircraft part histories are recorded and stored, said SITA's Dan daCosta.
Accidents

Boeing Touts Safety Culture Amid Reports of Max Investigations

CEO Muilenburg promises the release of a 737 Max software update “soon.”
Avionics

Viking Launches Avionics Upgrade for Its Fire Bombers

The Canadian company acquired the CL-215 and CL-415 type certificates in 2016 and is responsible for all product support.
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Aircraft

Bizav Supplier Lee Aero First To Earn New Accreditation

Lee's accreditation audit included areas such as fastening, electrical bonding, and bushing and bearing installation.
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Regulations and Government

FAA/EU Pact To Level Playing Field for Products

The agreement that is intended to reduce fees and eliminate duplication of paperwork in both the U.S. and Europe.
Accidents

U.S. Transportation Secretary Calls for IG Probe into Max

Department of Transportation head Elaine Chao orders a formal audit of the certification process for the Boeing 737 Max 8.
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FBOs

GMSTEK Rolls Out New Fuel Order Processing App

Designed to dovetail with the company's X-1FBO management platform, the new fuel order processing app aims to eliminate errors and speed transactions
Accidents

Recorders Show 'Similarities' between 737 Max Crashes

French investigators have extracted virtually all the data from Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302’s FDR, CVR.
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Safety

Canada TSB Undertaking Special Study of Air-taxi Safety

Despite attention given to critical safety issues involving air taxi flights, the sector continues to have the highest number of commercial accidents.
Aircraft

Quest Appoints South-central U.S. Kodiak Dealer

American Kodiak will have a six-state sales territory for Quest's Kodiak 100 Series II single-engine turboprop.
Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive Expands European Destinations

The private jet charter arm of Qatar Airways can now operate at three mountainous airports in Austria, France, and Switzerland.
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Safety

Flight Deck Extra - Do You See What I See | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

Take a deeper dive into weather radar with this conversation
Training and Workforce

Cargo UAS Builder Sabrewing Signs $43M Alaska Deal

Sabrewing and Alaska tribe ink deal for aircraft, test range, and joint venture
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ATC

FAA Moving Forward with En Route Expansion of Data Comm

The FAA is testing Data Comm in the en route environment and anticipates initial deployment by 2020.