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UK's New Aircraft Carriers Rekindle Some Naval Pride

When configured for carrier strike, the two new ships could take two F-35B squadrons, each with 24 jets.
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Aircraft

Countdown Begins to Farnborough International Airshow 2018

Flying displays are less dramatic than they once were, but show promises a fascinating range of aircraft and innovative features.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Heeds Hard Lessons Learned on GTF

Any new engine upgrades will undergo more rigorous testing
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Up for APU Challenge from Boeing

UTC subsidiary expects further competitive pressure, but expresses readiness to compete
Airlines

Ethiopian To Partner With OEMs On Manufacturing Base

Airline aims to tap MRO business, wire harness operation as basis for developing country’s aerospace industry
Airports

India's Airports Poised for Further Development

Airport authority aims to develop airports in western India.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Hours, Revenues, Membership Soar in First Half

Propelling flight growth was a 32 percent year-over-year increase in the number of members, along with a 33 percent growth in renewal hours.
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Avionics

Cyient Unveils X-band Radars for Global Market

Cyients's single-channel transmit and receive module was developed in India.
Avionics

ForeFlight Offers ADS-B, Adds CO Monitor, Glance Mode

The new ForeFlight Sentry ADS-B In receiver includes a carbon monoxide detector, WAAS GPS, AHRS, and internal battery with 12-hour endurance.
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Aircraft

JetBlue Signs MOU for 60 A220s

The JetBlue order is the first for the Airbus-Bombardier C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

StandardAero, ACI Jet Team On Ka-band Global STC

The installation on the Bombardier Global Express, 5000, and 6000 long-range business jets offers the latest in inflight connectivity.
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FBOs

Newly Branded First Wing Opens Phase One of FBO in Indy

A new hangar is the start of what will be a $2.1 million FBO at Frankfort/Clinton County Airport.
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Avionics

AirMap Partners with Switzerland's Skyguide for Drone UTM

The partnership with Skyguide enables AirMap to put in place by 2019 everything that would be required for a Swiss UTM system by 2021.
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Aircraft

KAI Aiming for Spanish and Greek Trainer Deals

Korean manufacturer is looking west for opportunities to sell its KT-1 turboprop trainer and the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Draft AC Addresses Part 135 Aircraft Inspections

The new document details what operators must validate in an inspection for the aircraft to be added to their AOC.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators

The agency seeks to understand how they are used, and how their operators would like to receive information on drone-related issues.
Engines

All New CFM Leaps Now Have CMC Coating Fix

CFM began delivering new Leap engines with the permanent CMC environmental-barrier coating fix in June
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Aircraft

New Air-ground Rocket For Russian Attack Aircraft

The S-8OFP is replacing the S-8 predecessor, but is still unguided.
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Avionics

ExecuJet Installs First JetWave Systems in Africa

The South African aviation services company is also among the first to offer "fly away" installations of the JetWave hardware on select aircraft platforms.
Aircraft

Greek Air Force Chooses Tecnam Primary Trainer

Twelve P2002 JFs will be operated at the air academy.
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Aircraft

Cutter Begins Pilatus Mx Ops at Denver Centennial

Its Denver location is equipped to serve the full line of Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-12 and PC-24.
Engines

Engine Core Included in Bird-ingestion Testing Proposal

The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.
Regulations and Government

SCOTUS Battle Fuels Fears of Further FAA Bill Delays

Washington lobbyists have been concerned about an apparent lack of momentum with the bill.
Airports

FAA Issues Latest Ruling on AOPA FBO Claims

While the agency largely dismissed the AOPA complaint against Key West International Airport, it did find a grant assurance violation.
Training and Workforce

SimCom Adds Cessna Citation Mustang Pilot Training

With the new sim up and running, the company is now offering initial, recurrent, and upgrade pilot training for the very light jet.
Security

DOT IG Raises Flag on DataComm Security Plan Delays

The OIG found that FAA is identifying but not yet mitigating weaknesses in DataComm security.
Airports

Florida's Boca Airport Sponsors School Supplies Drive

Boca Raton Airport along with its two FBOs, will be collecting back-to-school supplies for local children in need.
Aircraft

Airbus Selects A220 as New C Series Brand

Airbus-Bombardier joint venture wants at least half of 100- to 150-seat market.
Rotorcraft

EMS Helo Makes Night Emergency Landing In Chicago

Crew and Patient Survive
Engines

Nordam Halts PW800 Nacelle Production

The PW800 nacelle production suspension is due to a contract dispute between Nordam and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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