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Regulations and Government

Huerta: Aviation on Cusp of 'Next Great Age'

Changes are coming rapidly and industry has new "need for speed," Huerta said.
Avionics

FAA To Allow Own-ship Display on EFB Apps

The FAA's move adds significant value to powerful EFB moving-map applications.
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Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance Report: Cash Still King

Finance is gaining traction
Maintenance and Modifications

Abu Dhabi Aviation Authorized for Bell 212/412 Mx

Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the region, with 61 rotorcraft and four fixed-wing aircraft.
Aircraft

Embraer Lowers Cabin Altitude for Legacy 450/500

mbraer is now increasing the cabin pressurization differential from 9.3 psi to 9.73 psi to reduce the maximum cabin altitude to 5,800 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ex-FAA Inspector, Avionics Shop Co-owner Face Charges

The ongoing case has already netted one owner of South Florida-based Avcom Avionics,
Charter & Fractional

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.
Aircraft

Ethiopian Inks Firm Order for Four Boeing 777Fs

Deal doubles commitment for two airplanes announced at Paris Airshow in June
Aircraft

ATR Says China Market Looks Promising

European turboprop manufacturer recently recorded major order with Fexex ordering 50 ATR-600F freighters, launching the variant.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Inks LOI for 24 C Series Jets with Egyptair

Canadian manufacturer expects to conclude firm deal for 12 of the airplanes by the end of the year
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Regulations and Government

Opioids Added To Drug Testing Rules

Ccovered employees will be tested for hydrocodon, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.
Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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Rotorcraft

Ornge Cleared in 2013 Accident Charges

Failure to equip the aircraft with NVGs was not negligent, a judge ruled.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Set To Expand Biggin Hill Capacity

A new hangar and ramp up of staff will enable the facility to handle twice as many aircraft.
Aircraft

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
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Aircraft

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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ATC

FAA Rolls Out Automated Authorizations for Drone Flights

Methods would allow Part 107 commercial drone operators to request instant, automated authorization to fly in controlled airspace near select U.S airports.
FBOs

FBO Providers Gel DWC Plans, Open Facilities

Falcon to launch VIP heli-service from DWC as Jet Aviation opens FBO at Executive Terminal, and DC Aviation opens second hangar.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Belarus Defense Industry Eyes Middle East Prospects

Belarus has been busy nurturing ties with China.
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Aircraft

All Systems Go for Singapore Airshow 2018

More than 95 percent of exhibit space sold for Singapore 2018
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FBOs

ExecuJet To Consolidate Dubai FBO/MRO Services at DWC

Construction of its new combined FBO/MRO at Dubai South is slated to start early next year, with opening expected in late 2019.
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Aircraft

MC-21 Flight Testing Accelerates in Zhukovsky

All systems operating normally during more than 20 missions in Irkutsk and at the Gromov research center outside Moscow.
Charter & Fractional

Empire Aviation Group Launches Elan Air Charter

Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Dubai Air Show this year.
Aircraft

Flydubai Puts First 737 Max 8 on Show

The aircraft will serve the most distant destinations in Flydubai's network.
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Aircraft

Emirati Light Attack Aircraft Breaks Cover

Emirati company Calidus has unveiled a new light attack aircraft that has been developed in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Embraer Sees Airbus’s C Series Play Stimulating E-Jets

E2 probably represents the only legitimate challenger to Canadian product.In Middle East Embraer will continue promoting right-sizing potential.
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Aircraft

Boom Could Be Built in Gulf

CEO Scholl sees 500 "economically viable" routes for the jet, with the UAE as possibly the ideal place to build the aircraft
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emirates Signs 777X Satcom Antenna Contract With Esterline

The CMA-2200SB satcom antenna is light weight and low drag.
Engines

CFM, Gulf Air Ink $1.9 Billion Engine Deal

Leap-1As to power 29 A320neo family jets