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Kremlin Boosts Effort toward ‘Indigenization’ of SSJ100

Funding injection part of 20-year program to reduce exposure to U.S. sanctions
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Rotorcraft

LCI Delivers Third AW169 to Elitaliana

Will Be Configured For EMS
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Plans SH09 Assembly in the U.S.

Swiss Company Establishes U.S. Subsidiary
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ATC

NBAA Hails FAA Collaboration on EGE Procedure

New procedure will not require prior authorization or training, nor will it require A-RNP capability.
Avionics

Bombardier Adds HUD/EVS Option for the Challenger 350

The HUD/EVS will further expand the avionics functionalities of the Pro Line 21-equipped super-midsize bizjet, which has a synthetic vision system.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Appeals Court Upholds FAA Amateur Drone Authority

Paves way for new registration and ID rules
Aircraft

Embraer To Retain Executive Jets Division

There is no plan to split off Embraer's Executive Jets division following the joint venture MOU between Embraer and Boeing.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Files Counterclaim to Encompass Complaint

Surf Air has responded to the lawsuit filed by Encompass Aviation, which alleges that Surf Air owes it $3.1 million.
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Aircraft

Airbus Sticks to 2018 Delivery Target Despite Sluggish First Half

CEO Enders acknowledges challenge of reaching 800 deliveries after the company delivered just 303 through June
Accidents

Accidents: July 2018

Preliminary and fatal reports
Aircraft

Carrier Delivery Version of the Osprey Tiltrotor Is Launched

Bell Boeing gets production funding for CMV-22B, as part of a third multi-year buy.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Alleges Illegal Charters by Hincojet

The FAA claims that The Hinman Co.'s flight operation Hincojet billed more than the allowable amount for Part 91 flights in its aircraft.
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Aircraft

Boeing and Embraer Agree to $4.75 Billion Commercial JV

Companies expect to close deal by end of 2019
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Accidents

First Half U.S. Turbine Accident Fatalities Decline

The U.S. bizjet fleet saw just one fatal accident through the first six months of 2018..
Rotorcraft

Fatigue Fracture Blamed in Fatal EC225 Crash in Norway

Gear Failure Caused Main Rotor Separation In Flight
Aircraft

Another Chinese UCAV Is Revealed

The YaoYing II is an armed version of a drone that first flew in 2016.
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Airports

Conn. Airport Shuts for Month-long Runway Work

General Aviation-only Waterbury-Oxford will reopen on August 5, at the completion of a $32 million runway rehab.
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Accidents

Crash Ends USAF Flying Evaluation of Light Attack Aircraft

An Embraer Super Tucano and one of two crew were lost.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider Surpasses First-year Goals

Launched last October, the maintenance-focused webportal now has nearly 300 registered corporate aircraft.
Safety

SGS Adds IS-BAO Audits to Its Line-up

The global aviation safety company now has IS-BAO auditors based in the U.S. and Canada.
Engines

CFM Confident Leap Production Can Catch Up Soon

LEAP deliveries are four weeks behind schedule but the lag is lessening every month, and could be gone by year-end.
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Aircraft

Russia Places Initial Production Order for Stealth Fighter

With new engines to come later, only 12 have been ordered for one squadron.
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Safety

Big Data and Tech Featured at WAA Safety Day

The Westchester Aviation Association held its Third Annual Safety Day events on June 19, 20
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Resumes S-97 Flights

Second Aircraft Joins Test Program
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers 100th Jet Ranger X

505 Certified In More Than 20 Countries Worldwide
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers First H145s To Swiss Rega

Will Replace Existing EC145 Fleet
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Charter & Fractional

NATA Sees More Enforcement on Illegal Charter Ahead

NATA said the latest FAA proposed enforcement action brings to light ramifications of illegal charter activity.
FBOs

ExecuJet Adds To African FBO Network

The global aviation services provider will open a new FBO in the Seychelles on August 1.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards King Air 350ER Performance Upgrade STC

The Blackhawk XP67A Engine upgrade will boost the turboprop twin to a maximum allowable takeoff weight of up to 17,500 pounds.
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Regulations and Government

Former FAA-designated Representative Sentenced for Fraud

The former designated airworthiness representative plead guilty to charges that he "rubber stamped" aircraft part inspection forms.