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Ansat Helo Certified for High-altitude Operations

Russian light twin helicopter now approved for takeoff and landing at altitudes up to 3,500 meters.
Aircraft

SAS Takes Three Airbus A321LRs from Air Lease

The Scandinavian airline intends to deploy the narrowbody on intercontinental routes.
Rotorcraft

Bell's Singapore Center Gets Chinese Nod

China approval covers MRO work on the Bell 206, 407, and 429
Aircraft

Aeroflot 737 Lands Safely after Hijacking Attempt

A passenger aboard the flight ordered pilots to divert to Afghanistan.
Aircraft

KAI Developing Smarter FA-50 Golden Eagle

KAI's T-50 trainer/FA-50 light fighter has achieved some success in Southeast Asia, and the company hopes to increase that with more capable variants
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Regulations and Government

Canada To Require Drone Registration, Pilot License

Transport Canada has issued new rules require that drone pilots to register their aircraft and obtain a pilot certificate by June 1.
Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Taps Prime Jet for Florida Route

Colorado-based Prime Jet is the latest charter operator to join MemberJets per seat marketplace.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Boosts Falcon Support in Davos for WEF

To serve Falcon crews flying into Davos for the WEF, Dassault has reinforced its support teams at Zurich International and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airports.
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Aircraft

Amstat Launches Salesforce-compatible App for Bizav

Amstat says its new app will increase productivity for business aviation sales professionals.
Safety

Shutdown Shutters Many U.S. Aviation Safety Activities

Airworthiness directives, ASAP programs, and accident investigations are among activities that have stalled under shutdown.
FBOs

Weston Opens New UK FBO

The company now has four bases throughout the UK and Ireland.
Airlines

EasyJet Calls Itself ‘Very Well Prepared’ for Brexit

Contingency measures include registering 130 aircraft in Austria and building a pool of spare parts in the EU.
Rotorcraft

Dispelling Common Misconceptions on Vortex Ring

Canada's helicopter training manual distinguishes between vortex ring and other situations.
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Aircraft

Laos Receives Yak-130 Combat Jet Trainers

Laos has become the fifth export customer for the Yak-130, but the exact nature of the deal has raised some controversy in Russia.
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Aircraft

China Developing Fifth-gen Stealth Fighter-bomber, Says DIA

A report recently published by the Defense Intelligence Agency outlines plans by China to build a stealthy fighter-bomber.
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Airlines

African Countries Set To Relaunch National Carriers

International aviation officials urge that the private sector control the state-owned airlines’ operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation To Buy Luxaviation’s ExecuJet MROs

Luxaviation is divesting the global business aircraft maintenance activities of its ExecuJet subsidiary to Dassault Aviation for an undisclosed amount.
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Regulations and Government

IATA Rebukes India on CORSIA Snub

De Juniac expressed "surprise" at the Indian government’s refusal to join the carbon offsetting and reporting initiative.
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Aircraft

Report: Gulfstream, IAI Eye Next Generation of G280

IAI apparently has signed off on the project and committed $80 million to it, matching a Gulfstream investment.
Aircraft

Private Jet Movements at Davos Could Top 1,500

Heavy jets seem to be the preferred aircraft at World Economic Forum, led by Gulfstream GVs, Bombardier Global Expresses.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Employees Looted Drone Maker DJI in $150M Fraud

World's largest maker of recreational drones promises tighter controls in wake of financial scandal.
FBOs

Global Trek To Expand, Opening FBO in Wales

Already a service provider at Belfast International Airport, Global Trek Aviation will open its second location at Cardiff International Airport in April.
Charter & Fractional

KlasJet Adding Three VIP B737-500s to Fleet

The additions join a KlasJet fleet currently comprising a Hawker 800XP, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier Challenger 850, and a Boeing 737-500.
Charter & Fractional

From Crayons to the Web, Alerion Rolls Out Owner Portal

The portal had be the a "holy grail" that could alleviate customer concerns and provide clarity, says CEO Bob Seidel.
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Sustainability and Environment

VNY Flies on Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

The day-long event, a first for the business aviation industry, attracted organization heads and experts to educate users on why SAJF is on the horizon.
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Airports

Farnborough Airport Sets Traffic Record in 2018

Last year's growth suggests a trend as the airport offers a home for aircraft squeezed out of London's commercial airports.
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Aircraft

Raytheon To Supply AESA Radar for Marine Hornets

Marine Hornets will receive e-scan radar so that they can maintain combat relevance while the Corps transitions to an all-F-35 fleet.
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Aircraft

Singapore Selects F-35, but Opts for Cautious Procurement

As expected by many, Singapore has announced its selection of the F-35 as its F-16 replacement, but is initially only buying a small number for evaluation.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Notches G280 City-pair Record using Biofuel

The city-pair record, the 64th for the G280, was set while the aircraft was traveling to Van Nuys for the industry-wide event to promote SAJF.
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Aircraft

Canadian King Air Summit Set for April 25

The 2019 King Air Summit will include for the first time judging of the best aircraft in medevac, executive and high-capacity configuration.