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Latest Standard Rafale Gains Clearance; First Indian Aircraft Flies

The latest F3-R standard of the Dassault Rafale with Meteor missile, Talios pod, and other enhancements has received clearance from the DGA.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Australia Selects Reaper for Armed RPAS Requirement

Following a competition with the IAI Heron TP, GA-ASI's Reaper has been chosen by Australia to answer its armed RPAS needs.
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Rotorcraft

AVIC Provides First Glimpse of Sino-Russian Heavy-lifter

At the recent Airshow China held at Zhuhai, AVIC shoewd off a model of the Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter it is developing, based on the mighty Mi-26
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Resumes TDR-94/94D Transponder Mods

A software upgrade is available for Rockwell Collins TDR-94/94D transponders at Duncan Aviation facilities.
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Management Industry Ripe for Consolidation

The challenge of finding good people, higher pilot salaries, and regulatory requirements will drive consolidation of aircraft management companies.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Luxaviation Criticizes Costs of EBACE and Geneva

CEO of leading European operator believes EBACE could be held in a less expensive European city than Geneva.
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Aircraft

SaudiGulf Orders 10 A320s as Kingdom Liberalizes Air Transport

The fifth Saudi airline to gain an AOC in a decade expects to launch widebody operations in 2023.
Maintenance and Modifications

Episode 14: One Turn of the Wrench Exposes SMS Flaws | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

A U.S. navy mechanic becomes determined to fix safety management systems after an accident revealed flaws in the safety program.
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Safety

FAA's Duncan: Compliance Philosophy Improving Safety

While the results have been "extremely positive," Duncan worries that critics still need to be educated about benefits of the FAA’s Compliance Philosophy.
FBOs

Singapore Prepares Switch to New GA Terminal at Seletar

After midnight on Sunday, the new Seletar Business Aviation Centre, will be operational.
Avionics

ADS-B Deadline Not Just a U.S./Europe Issue

The 2020 ADS-B Out deadlines in the U.S. and Europe will affect operators that fly to those countries from elsewhere.
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Avionics

Garmin Unveils 2019 Training Schedule

Pilots can take a deep dive into their Garmin avionics at a convenient hands-on class or online.
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Regulations and Government

GAMA Accelerates Dialogue on eVTOL Aircraft

Thirty executives of GAMA member companies met recently with officials from EASA and the European Commission about the eVTOL industry.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider Brings Bizav Mx into the Internet Age

Platform hosts online marketplace for operators and service providers.
Airlines

China Southern To Leave SkyTeam

The Chinese carrier’s departure from the Delta/Air France-KLM-anchored alliance opens the possibility of closer ties with American Airlines.
FBOs

St. Maarten Airport To Expand Genav Terminal

Faced with major reconstruction on its commercial terminal, Princess Juliana International Airport scraps plans for a new GAT.
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FBOs

FBOs Facing Rising Build Costs, Property Shortages

Executives at NATA's recently Aviation Leadership Conference see a number of obstacles as they look to keep up with growing bizav fleets.
Regulations and Government

Alert Stresses Proper ID of CBs during Emergencies

The NTSB identified several fatal accidents in which the pilot was unable to identify and pull a circuit breaker during an abnormal or emergency situation.
Avionics

Half of U.S. Aircraft Fleet Will Miss ADS-B Deadline

Just 46.2 percent of the U.S. aircraft fleet is projected to meet the ADS-B equipment mandate by the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline.
Aircraft

Copa To Sell Six Embraer 190s and Replace Wingo Fleet

Larger aircraft will replace smaller at both Copa Airlines and Copa Holdings’ low-cost carrier Wingo.
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FBOs

Bahrain To Open General Aviation Terminal

The facility renovation is part of the Ministry’s plan to offer services to private jet owners through Bahrain International Airport.
Aircraft

Comac Mum on Stretch ARJ21 Despite Call for 90-seaters

Comac's new market forecast calls for an “urgent need” to develop regional aviation networks.
Aircraft

Republic of Korea's First MRTT Arrives in Country

South Korea has received the first of four A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports, which will now undergo acceptance testing in country.
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Aircraft

Will Automation Eventually Replace Pilots?

Technology in development could lead to fully automated aircraft over the next decade.
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Regulations and Government

Changes Coming for U.S. Aircraft Registry

The recently passed FAA bill will will cause more immediate changes, while results of ongoing DOT IG and GAO audits will lead to more later on.
Airlines

Flybe Puts Itself Up for Sale

UK-based regional airline Flybe continues to suffer from softening market growth, high fuel costs, and a weak pound.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Won't 'Relinquish' Top-of-market Position

Mark Burns, president and CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace, said his company won't allow the new Global 7500 bizjet to overtake its top-of-the-market position.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

UTC: Collins Merger Still on Track for China OK

UTC chair Greg Hayes does not believe heightened tensions between U.S. and China is affecting approvals.
Accidents

Crashed AW169 Failed To Respond To Pedal Inputs

UK's AAIB released the preliminary report on the AW169 crash.
Aircraft

Air Force Board Issues Findings into WC-130H Crash

The board concludes that the fatal crash of a Puerto Rican ANG WC-130H was the result of a failure to sufficiently respond to an engine failure.
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