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Regulations and Government

New Jersey Passes UAV Penalty Bill

Prohibits operating a drone in a manner that could endanger life/property, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or for taking of wildlife.
Accidents

U.S. Team Gets Ready To Launch New MH370 Search

First phase of new contract calls for U.S. company to search 9,600-square-mile area on seventh arc
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Training and Workforce

Simhawk Logs 16,000 Hours of Booked Sim Time in 2017

Simhawk handled training requests that equate to the annual capacity of three full-motion flight simulators.
Safety

HAI Advises on GPS Interference

Advice comes out as latest round of interference testing begins in Barstow, California.
Aircraft

Airbus Will Shut Down A380 Line Without Emirates Order

2017 was “quite a challenge” says Airbus, as it continues to increase production rates and put pressure on rival Boeing.
Avionics

Honeywell Expands GoDirect Datalink Testing

The system gives pilots a final verification that they are appropriately equipped for FANS.
Avionics

Garmin STCs G500 for Cessna 172/182

The system is priced for smaller aircraft.
Avionics

Trig Avionics Introduces New Audio Panels

The panels include a marker beacon receiver and intercom.
Avionics

BendixKing Offering RDR2000 Upgrade

The upgrade offers increased transmitter power and range, among other benefits.
Airlines

Delta Eyes Cost Savings, Fleet Shifts While Awaiting C Series

Reiterates intent to take Bombardier aircraft without tariffs
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Regulations and Government

Former Embraer Exec Jets VP Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The conviction resulted from a 2010 deal involving bribes and kickbacks in the sale of several business jets in Saudi Arabia.
Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Sales Climb 51%, Expects More Growth in 2018

Expansion this year will be “driven by on demand business jet charter, as opposed to outright or fractional ownership.”
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UVision Demonstrates Another Loitering Attack Drone

The Israeli company is continuing to develop the Hero series of quad-winged flying machines.
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ATC

Expansion of NAT Reduced Lateral Separation Delayed

Under Phase 2, all routes above FL350 will have reduced lateral spacing, leaving only a couple of tracks—spaced at 50 nm—for everyone else.
FBOs

Atlantic Consolidates at California's Carlsbad Airport

With its purchase of the rival Jet Source FBO, Atlantic reduced the number of competitors and increased the size of its leasehold and hangar space.
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FBOs

Leading Edge Aviation Consolidates Again In Oregon

The company's acquistion of rival Professional Air, makes it the lone provider at Bend Municipal Airport
Airlines

India Gives Nod to 49 percent Foreign Ownership of Air India

Lifts foreign ownership prohibition in an effort to resurrect fortunes of ailing flag carrier
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Aircraft

Leonardo Delivers More Falco UAVs To The Middle East

The EVO version has a larger payload and extended range.
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Safety

Episode 10: Flying Under the Influence, Part 2

We continue our discussion about pilots battling drug and alcohol addiction and where they can receive help.
Safety

IBAC To Sponsor Fatigue Webinar

The free seminar on Valentines Day will delve into the effects of fatigue in corporate aviation, as well as how to help mitigate problems.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight Blog: Tax Reform a Deal Changer for Bizav

Significant tax benefits and other changes must be considered before making a business aircraft purchase, sale, lease or management arrangement.
Airports

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028
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Aircraft

Canaccord Sees NMA Launch, Narrowbody Stamina in '18

Production rate increases will go forward, but might not last, firm projects
FBOs

New FBO Opens at London Southend Airport

New FBO will put Southend firmly on the map for FBO visitors, with 24 access.
Aircraft

Turkey Buys from Russia; also Mulls European Missile Systems

The S-400 deal is going ahead, but a joint study with Eurosam is also now under contract.
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Aircraft

China Introduces New Transport Helicopter

The Z-8G is a troop and cargo carrier derived from the Z-8 naval helicopter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Comments Due Soon on Aussie Part 145 Review

CASA believes that some elements of the legislation could be simplified and some requirements could be less restrictive.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Teams Complete Complex Mx Projects in Siberia

Two AeroGeo PC-12s and a Cessna Caravan were grounded in Siberia in need of significant repair before they could return to service.
Avionics

Gogo Bizav Unveils Lower-cost Connectivity Platform

L3 delivers 3G-like airborne connectivity via Gogo’s network of ground stations in the U.S., and parts of Canada and Alaska
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Accidents

Unstable Approach Led to 2016 MU-2B Accident In Quebec

Pilots did not consider go-around, TSB report found.