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Incongruent Rules Threaten EASA Certification of Russian Jets

Airworthiness approvals in Europe of MC-21 and modified SSJ100 could encounter years of delays.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Unveils Nexus Air Taxi Concept at CES

Bell’s proposed solution for urban air mobility has a name, configuration and a team of partners aimed at bringing the Nexus to service by the mid-2020s.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Neuron Passes 150-flight Milestone

The Neuron UCAV technology demonstrator has now flown more than 150 times. Recent trials have been undertaken against Spanish Typhoon fighters.
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Airlines

Japanese Airports and Airlines Prominent in On-Time Rankings

Osaka’s Itami Airport led large airports globally for on-time departures and Japan Airlines ranked first among large carriers for on-time arrivals.
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Regulations and Government

DeFazio Steps in As Chair of Key House Committee

DeFazio has served on the T&I Comittee since 1987 and either chaired or served as ranking member of four of its subcommittees, including Aviation.
Aircraft

U.S. Bizjet Accidents Higher in 2018

Fatal accidents of U.S.-registered business jets doubled from two in 2017 to four last year, while the number of fatalities more than tripled to 10.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs ASTM Cert in Lieu of Formal Avionics Training

After a petition by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the agency agreed to recognize ATSM's NCATT AET certification as equivalent to formal training.
Aircraft

PrimeFlight Expands Services Through ReadyJet Deal

The ReadyJet acquisition gives PrimeFlight new expertise in aircraft leather cleaning and restoration.
Training and Workforce

ASTM Starts Certification Program for Bizjet Cabin Crew

ASTM International's certification program for bizjet cabin crews will test knowledge of and skills in aircraft safety procedures and cabin-service safety.
Rotorcraft

Bristow-Columbia Deal Stalls

Bristow says "market conditions" prevented it from closing on its planned purchase of Columbia by the end of 2018.
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Airports

Shutdown Delays FAA Runway Safety Meetings

U.S. government shutdown has delayed the start of the FAA's planned "special focus" safety meetings to help reduce wrong surface incidents at airports.
Airlines

Norwegian Sticks with Plans to Slow Growth

Lower expansion rate and cost-cutting measures should boost the low-cost carrier’s financials.
Aircraft

Comlux Completion Brings the Client’s Vision to Life - A BBJ is Born

Comlux Completion Brings the Client’s Vision to Life - A BBJ is Born
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Aircraft

Gunships for Sale as Part of Mass Jordanian Sell-off

Jordan is in the process of rationalizing its air force by reducing the number of types on strength and removing redundant and aging aircraft.
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Airlines

Herb Kelleher Dead at 87

The Southwest Airlines founder left an indelible stamp on the industry.
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Aircraft

Supersonic Hopeful Gets More Funding

Boom Supersonic, which looks to bring a next-generation supersonic commerical transport to market, has closed on another $100 million in investments.
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Training and Workforce

NBAA Pushes for More Scenario-based Training

In comments on a draft advisory circular, the association also asks the FAA to provide further guidance on risk-management training.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

BizjetMobile Launches Chiimp Next

BizjetMobile says Chiimp Next can deliver unlimited inflight email, SMS and WhatsApp messaging.
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Safety

Industry Surveys Euro Operators To Build Safety Data

Without operational data, says a GAMA official, "We are blind as to the level of safety in Europe."
Avionics

Garmin TXi Touchscreen Displays Certified, Available for VFR Helicopters

Garmin's touchscreen TXi displays offer helicopter operators significant new capabilities.
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Aircraft

One Aviation Continues Slog Through Chapter 11

One Aviation is still awaiting court approval for its plan to exit bankruptcy and facing a challenge from some company stakeholders.
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Aircraft

Airbus Seals Deals for 120 A220s

JetBlue and Neeleman’s Moxy each plan to take deliveries of the narrowbodies from Airbus’s new U.S. factory in Mobile.
Aircraft

Zunum Runs Into Financing Trouble

The would-be electric hybrid airplane maker struggles to close on its latest fundraising effort.
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Regulations and Government

Prolonged Shutdown Affecting Training, Flight Permits

Full ramifications were not immediately felt given the timing of the shutdown, but some operators are already encountering issues.
Rotorcraft

Spain Signs Deals To Double NH90 Fleet and Upgrade Chinooks

Spain is expanding its rotary-wing force through deals to buy NH90s in both transport and maritime versions, and to upgrade its Chinooks
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Airlines

Ailing Indian Airlines Get Relief from Gagan Delay

The subcontinent extends the deadline for implementation of its satellite-based augmentation system until June 2020.
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Airports

FAA Withholds Funding for Norwood Airport over FBO Spat

The FAA's New England Region is withholding future discretionary funding for Norwood Airport until it corrects federal grant assurance violations.
Aircraft

Saab Flies Second GlobalEye, Revises Gripen E Production

Saab has achieved a significant milestone in the GlobalEye program for the UAE with the first flight of the second aircraft
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly CEO Sees Regulatory Challenges in 2019

Brexit's effect on European private jet operators looms large, PrivateFy CEO says.
Avionics

FAA Awards Next-gen WAAS Contract to NovAtel

Through a new FAA contract, NovAtel will deliver 40 next-gen ground uplink stations to upgrade the WAAS network.