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Airlines

Nigeria Reconsiders Plan To Launch a Flag Carrier

Private operators say the country does not need a national airline
FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
Engines

Product Support Survey 2018, Part 3: Engines

Readers rate the support the engine makers have provided over the last 12 months.
Williams International FJ44 turbine engine
Airports

Palu Airport Closed Indefinitely Due to Earthquake Devastation

Air traffic controller jumps to death from collapsing ATC tower
Regulations and Government

With Extension in Hand, Senate To Vote on Full FAA Bill

A procedural vote was scheduled on October 1 that would clear the way for Senate consideration of the full FAA bill later in the week.
Airlines

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Meets with French Unions

Air France chief executive and human resources director ousted; ex-Air Canada Exec Oltion Carkaxhija to lead talks
FBOs

Jet Aviation Enlarges European FBO Footprint

The global aviation services provider has acquired the KLM Jet Center with two locations in the Netherlands.
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Safety

C&L Inks Distributor Agreement for Essex Smoke Hoods

The hoods also come with multiple stowage options to accommodate different aircraft types.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Seeks Runway Alert Equipment on All Aircraft

In his first board meeting, Bruce Landsberg tried to limit a finding on runway positioning equipment to large aircraft, but met objections.
Airlines

Ryanair’s Outlook Dims on Strike Impact and Higher Oil Prices

Low-cost carrier to close bases in the Netherlands and Germany
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Aircraft

Airbus, Boeing Each Claim Major Orders

European airframer sells 27 A320neo-family narrowbodies while U.S. rival bags order for nine 787-9s
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Accidents

Regulators Mandate More Inspections for 737NG Fan Blades

New ADs from the FAA and EASA require that CFM56-7B fan-blade repetitive-inspection intervals be cut from 3,000 cycles to 1,600
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Airports

Central Florida Airport To Build New Genav Terminal

Ocala Internationlal Airport will replace its existing 60's-era GAT with a new state-of-the-art 17,500 sq ft facility.
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Safety

AIN Blog: Hyper Focus on New Risk Detracts from Other Risks

Drones may be the latest concern, but the industry still needs to pay attention to safety and security of airport operations.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod

The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.
Engines

Trent 1000 Woes Continue for Rolls-Royce

Latest guidance reduces life expectancy of Package C turbine blades
FBOs

Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings

Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.
Aircraft

European Commission Approves Boeing-Safran Tie-up for APUs

EU regulator sees no competition issues
Safety

NTSB Chairman Calls Notams 'Garbage'

July 2017 incident at SFO prompts NTSB to call for a “more effective presentation of flight operations information to optimize pilot review and retention."
Accidents

Crew Killed in Falcon 50 Overrun at GMU

The trijet went down a nearly 40-foot drop-off and through a perimeter fence before coming to rest across a road, with the nose severed from the fuselage.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Extended-range Gray Eagle Completes FOT&E

The long-range version of the U.S. Army's MALE unmanned air system has moved a step closer to operational deployment
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Rotorcraft

Zefhir Successfully Tests Whole Helicopter Parachute

Twin Seat Turbine Aimed At Training Market
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Rotorcraft

Royal Navy Bids Farewell to the Sea King

After 49 years of service the Sea King has retired from UK military service, leaving the Navy without an AEW capability until 2020
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Engines

MagniX Reaches Milestone on Path to Electric Propulsion

MagniX has successfully tested a 350 HP all-electric motor with an aircraft propeller on a Cessna Iron Bird.
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Regulations and Government

House Clears FAA Bill Once More, Along with Extension

The Senate is expected to act shortly, but a one-week extension provides the chamber with a little more time.
Security

Satcom Direct Expanding Secure Data Center for Bizav

This expansion is in response to business aviation’s growing need to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks during flight.
Safety

Researchers See the Light To Reducing Bird Strikes

In the tests, birds consistently avoided LED lights with peaks at 470 and 630 nanometers, which appear blue and red to the human eye.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Three Decades In, JetNet Unveils New Products, Capabilities

The industry data provider has partnered with Asset Inisght to strengthen its aircraft valuation tools.
Aircraft

Fighter Fleets in the Balkans Undergoing Renewal

A number of nations in the Balkans are updating their fighter fleets, with the F-16 leading the way as used aircraft being sold to Croatia and Romania
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Rotorcraft

CHC Implementing Real-time HUMS On AW139 Fleet

System Mates Leonardo Heliwise To SKYTRAC