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Search Teams Recover CVR from Ill-fated Lion Air 737

The flight data recorder could hold vital clues about Flight 610’s last moments.
Aircraft

Mente Group: Slightly Lower Used Bizjet Sales Ahead

Mente Group closed out 2018 with a 40 percent increase in business jet transactions but doesn't expect the same in 2019.
ATC

NATCA Takes Case to Traveling Public—and Courts

NATCA is planning to distribute leaflets at as many as 50 airports to highlight the ramifications of the shutdown.
Aircraft

Government Shutdown Grounds Two American Airlines Max 8s

Flight and operational authorizations have stopped, raising hurdles to service entry of newly delivered aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

WestAir First To Offer PC-24 for Charter in U.S.

WestAir is managing the Pilatus jet but has deep experience operating PC-12 turboprops as well as serving as an OEM dealer, service center.
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Regulations and Government

Aircraft Transactions Largely Unaffected by Shutdown

While the FAA suffered a short term computer outage on Friday, one industry expert says there was no cause for major concern.
Regulations and Government

FAA Provides Short-term Relief for Lost Certificates

The temporary authorization would apply for Parts 91K, 135, and 121 crewmembers, lasting 72 hours for flights within the U.S.
Aircraft

Industry Watcher: Bizjet Shipments To Climb 10% in 2019

Business jet deliveries this could see more than a 10 percent jump over 2018, primarily driven by several new models simultaneously coming to market.
Aircraft

Transport Canada Grants A220 ETOPS Approval

The former C Series becomes the first commercial aircraft to receive ETOPS approval from Canadian authorities.
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Rotorcraft

New Helicopters for Indonesia’s Army and Air Force

Local contractor PT DI has associations with Airbus and Bell, and will built or outfit the new H225Ms and 412EPIs that have been ordered
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Rotorcraft

Indian Army Set To Receive Apaches

While the debate over who will operate India's growing attack helicopter force continues, the Army Aviation Corps is looking forward to receiving Apaches
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Rotorcraft

Veteran Helo Operator Makes Case for Cockpit Cameras

Phoenix Heli-Flight Chief says cockpit cams save money, improve safety
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Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Looks to New Aircraft in Anniversary Year

JetSuite said it's planning to add larger jets to its fleet of Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s in mid-2019.
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Accidents

Search Resumes for CVR from Doomed Lion Air 737

Indonesian Navy deploys a survey ship as the recorder’s locator beacon approaches the end of its service life.
Aircraft

Brazil’s Government Greenlights Embraer-Boeing Deal

Brazilian president Bolsonaro calms markets by endorsing the joint venture.
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Regulations and Government

Rally Leaders Warn Of Shutdown Harm to Safety, Security

GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce said the impact of the shutdown could run in the billions if it continues over the next couple of weeks.
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Airlines

Europe Hit by First ATC Strikes of the Year

Air traffic control capacity shortages, staffing issues, and industrial action caused a sharp rise in 2018 flight delays.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Moves Ahead with Runway Expansion

Shreveport's Airport Authority System will expand the secondary runways and taxiways at both Shreveport Regional and Shreveport Downtown Airports.
ATC

NATCA Sues U.S. Government for Controllers' Pay

The union representing FAA air traffic controllers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for non-payment of wages due to the ongoing shutdown.
Airlines

Air France Sheds Joon Brand and Product, Flybe Finds Buyer

Flybe sells slots at Gatwick airport to Vueling ahead of its sale to a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium.
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Maintenance and Modifications

A new portal to hassle-free business jet maintenance quotes

A new portal to hassle-free business jet maintenance quotes
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Charter & Fractional

AINsight: FAA Actively Pursues Illegal Flight Ops

The FAA has ramped up enforcement of aircraft operators that flout or inadvertently violate the FARs for proper on-demand or charter operations.
Aircraft

Turkey’s Hürkuş-B Enters Service, Armed Variant Completes Trials

Turkey's indigenous turoprop trainer is now being used or pilot instruction by the Turkish air force, while the Hürkuş-C armed version nears service entry
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Airlines

Bamboo Airways Set to Join Crowded Vietnam Airline Market

The Vietnamese startup carrier plans to establish 37 routes by the end of the year.
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Aircraft

Boeing Set To Deliver First KC-46 to Air Force

Boeing says it has four KC-46A Pegasus air refueling tanker/transports ready to deliver to McConnell Air Force Base, the first to receive them.
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Airlines

Laptop Ban Lifted on All Flights to the UK

British authorities have removed restrictions on the remaining three gateways in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
ATC

Reduced Spacing Trial Coming to NAT This Spring

A trial of reduced separation standards in the North Atlantic Track is scheduled to start on or after March 28.
FBOs

Yingling Looks to MRO Growth while Investing in FBO

Yingling Aviation's MRO expansion adds 70,000 sq ft of facilities and, more importantly, an aircraft paint operation.
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Aircraft

Central European F-16 Deals Facing Political Hurdles

Three Central European air forces are planning to replace their aging MiG-21/29 fleets with F-16s, but each of the programs faces political issues.
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Aircraft

Hagerty Jet Expects 'Choppy' Used Bizjet Market in 2019

Hagerty Jet Group anticipates a “choppy” preowned business jet market this year due to political uncertainty and equity market volatility.
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