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Regulations and Government

Caribbean Air Alliance Aims To Solve Regional Issues

Principals from several operators in the Bahamas and Caribbean and the government ministries they interact with have agreed to form the alliance.
Airports

New York-area Airports Face Sea-rise Risk

A report by the Regional Plan Association casts a spotlight on the perils the metro-N.Y. airports could face from climate change.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Requests Guidance on IRS Tax Changes

Association seeks specifics and interpretations on new bonus depreciation and entertainment and commuting expense measures.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Calls for Clarity, Fairness on DAL Landing Fees

The timing of the implementation of the fees is unclear after city and airport officials agreed to examine the fees.
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Expands U.S. Footprint

The charter company, which has been operation for more than half a century, has opened an office in Los Angeles to service the West Coast.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Halts Operations for Safety Day

The Part 135 operator voluntarily grounded its fleet for a daylong summit filled with assessment exercises, drills and training programs.
Aircraft

Germany Confirms Heron TP UAV Contract with Airbus

The service agreement will replace an existing one for smaller IAI Heron 1 UAVs.
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FBOs

Caribbean FBOs Detail 2017 Hurricane-relief Efforts

Bohlke International Airways and Jet Aviation San Juan were essential to Hurricane Irma and Maria relief efforts.
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Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Expands in Denver

The fractional-share operator is seeing growing customer interest in the western U.S.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Henderson Executive Airport

A GA gateway to Las Vegas, primed for growth
Aircraft

Eclipse Reaches Settlement To Continue Operating at ABQ

Citiking International US has paid more than a million dollars in back rent and other charges owed to the city of Albuquerque, by Eclipse Aerospace.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Sees Milestone in Fleet Renewal

Since its blockbuster aircraft order in 2012, the fractional share provider now has more new aircraft in its fleet than those predating it.
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Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Opens New Guangzhou Office

China is investing in several regions in the country.
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Airlines

EU Removes All Indonesian Carriers from Airline Blacklist

Still 119 operators banned from Europe’s airports
Airports

NBAA Vows To Continue Fight for SMO

A Washington, D.C. court ruled that it cannot rule in a decision between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica over the fate of the airport.
Charter & Fractional

Titan Aviation Gears Up for Expansion

The Dubai-based aircraft charter/management provider has earned FAA Part 135 certification as part of its global expansion plans.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Adds G600, G650 to Training Lab

The newest additions to the airframer's On-the-Job Training Lab allows new employees the opportunity for hands-on training in a realistic environment.
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Airports

Uzbekistan Building Bizav Airport Near Tashkent

Tashkent's military airfield will open for business aviation in 2020.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Remotely Piloted NASA Aircraft Makes Unescorted Flight

Flies In Public Airspace Without Chase Plane
Aircraft

Aerion Nearing Milestones on Supersonic AS2

Engine configuration and analysis should be complete in the next couple of months, the company says.
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Rotorcraft

Cali Fire Helos Test Remotely Activated Snorkel Sites

Technology Promises To Reduce Refill Times
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Skyward: Corporate Drone Use To Double

Double-Digit Market Penetration Forecasted By The End of 2018
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky Ramps Up Brazilian Product Support

A major expansion of its forward stocking location, and the introduction of in-country rotor blade repair for the S-92 will drive increased availability.
Regulations and Government

Industry Leaders Pushing for Hill Action on FAA Bill

While ATC has been taken off the table, NATA president Marty Hiller expressed doubt that "we'll ever actually kill that dragon."
Engines

P&W Outlines New Plan for F-35 Engine Upgrades

The company’s Growth Option 2.0 program now focuses on near-term upgrades rather than long-term development of an all-new engine.
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FBOs

Nebraska FBO Debuts New Hangar

With the 30,000 sq ft structure completed, Lincoln's Silverhawk Aviation now offers 75,000 sq ft of interior storage along with 150,000 sq ft ramp.
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Airlines

EU Plans To Ban Plastic Cutlery and Plates on Airliners

Airlines warn against conflicting regulation with current cabin waste rules and unwarranted costs
Aircraft

China Reveals a Supersonic UCAV

The Anjian (Dark Sword) has been developed at Shenyang.
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Aircraft

India’s Plan To Buy Helicopter Carriers Falters

Financial problems at one of the two bidders is delaying the much-needed LHD project.
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Safety

Safety Advocates Highlight Need for Transition Training

The FAA Safety Teamnotes that the first 50 to 100 hours in a new aircraft type are particularly dangerous.