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Cabin Interior and Electronics

German MRO Expands to U.S.

Hamburg-based Vartan Aviation Group has added a new repair facility in Seattle.
Regulations and Government

Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget

The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck

The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.
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Training and Workforce

AOPA Raises $3.6M for You Can Fly Genav Program

While more than 3,800 donors raised $1.8M for AOPA's You Can Fly program, the Ray Foundation matched the donations to bring the total to $3.6M.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install

The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream is back on top this year, but Dassault is catching up.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Electronics & Connectivity Special Report 2018

New networks and services advance bizav’s onboard experience.
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Aircraft

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2018

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!
Accidents

All Survive Aeromexico E190 Crash

Pilot tried to abort takeoff during hailstorm when gust of wind forced airplane to the ground
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Opening New Autonomous Flight Center

Facility Will Be Based At MIT
Aircraft

Bombardier’s 90-seat Q400 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Launch customer SpiceJet to take first example later this year
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Senators Seek More Drone Integration Research Funding

Bipartisan Amendment Adds $3 Million To Pilot Program
Regulations and Government

EC Reiterates: ADS-B Deadlines 'Must Be Met'

GAMA praises the reaffirmation as the U.S. takes the same stance.
FBOs

FAA OKs Avfuel's Online Fuel Safety Program

Part of the company's new Avfuel Training System, the new course will enable FBOs and operators to comply with the agency's fuel safety regulations.
Airlines

IATA, CFM Reach Competition Settlement

Airline lobby group “hopeful” other OEMs will follow suit
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Weight Reduction and Engine Health Monitoring

Saving weight and keeping a close eye on engine parameters can save up to 4 percent in fuel burn per flight hour.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Survey: Utility Drone Market To Reach $538M by 2023

Survey predicts power companies will flock to UAVs.
Regulations and Government

Bipartisan Bill Aims To Tackle Pilot Shortage, Boost GA

The bill would boost aviation education and address a range of other issues.
Avionics

EBAA: New PBN Rule Improves Airport Capacity in Europe

New precision approaches in Europe are underpinned by the EGNOS satellite-based augmentation system.
ATC

Harris To Host CPDLC Briefing Tomorrow at Van Nuys

Event will brief pilots on steps needed to participate with departure clearance via CPDLC and give info on upcoming domestic en route CPDLC services.
Maintenance and Modifications

GenNx360 Acquires Precision Aviation Group

New York-based equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners eyed growth potential in its acquisition of MRO company Precision Aviation Group.
Aircraft

Rafale Encounters Political Headwinds in India

The contract to buy 36 Rafales has become an election issue in India, where its pricing and offset deal have come under scrutiny
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Preps for Naval Trainer RFP

Airbus Helicopters has outlined its plans to build the H135 in the U.S. if it is selected to answer the Navy's training helicopter requirement
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Regulations and Government

Love Field Operators Hopeful of Revised GA Landing Fee

The association questioned the assumptions that went into the $5.80 per 1,000 pounds original proposed fee.
Airlines

Air Berlin Integration Weighs on Lufthansa’s First-half Results

Group trims 2018 capacity growth plans, upholds earning outlook
Regulations and Government

Formal Signing of EU-China Bilateral Safety Pact Stalls

European aerospace industry fears falling behind U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Contracts Constant Aviation, Nextant

Nextant Aerospace will help Constant Aviation complete ADS-B Out installation on a Challenger 604 in the FAA's fleet.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, SMO Advocates Continue Battle To Save Airport

The groups turned to both the U.S. Appeals Court and District Court for the District of Columbia for help.
Accidents

Manual Inputs Likely Changed MH370 Flight Path: Report

Lack of evidence precludes definitive conclusion about cause of disappearance, however
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