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When Automation Fails, Qantas Pilot Employs Military Training

Misinterpreting data from the ADIRUs, the flight control computers believed the aircraft was in a nose-high stall and attempted to correct it.
Aircraft

Isle of Man Will 'Robustly Defend' M-Reg Aircraft Transactions

Ten years after starting the M-register for private aircraft, the Isle of Man is under the spotlight after data from a law firm was leaked.
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Regulations and Government

$10M Investment Positions Flightdocs for More Growth

Company provides maintenance, compliance and inventory flight departments, air medical service providers, air charter and fractional aircraft operators.
Aircraft

Korean F-16s Upgraded To Carry Israeli Weapon

The Rafael Spice 2000 guided glide bomb has been integrated, as well as American JDAMs.
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Avionics

Episode 07: Fly-by-wire Failure, Part 1

On Oct. 7, 2008, Qantas Flight 72 faces an autopilot failure over the Indian Ocean.
Security

Report: New Technologies Raise Cyber Threat for Aviation

The Atlantic Council says technologies such as ADS-B and electronic flight bags may be vulnerable to cyber threats.
Regulations and Government

Astronautics To Continue Cybersecurity Work for FAA

The contract modification for Phase 1B is focused on mitigation strategies and safety risk assessments on different avionic systems.
Accidents

Bizav Comprised Half of Turbine Accidents from 2000-2016

The attached charts show how the business aviation accident stats compare to those for the airlines.
Accidents

Accidents: November 2017

Premliminary, and final reports
Airlines

As China and Korea Mend Ties, Korean Air Sees Brighter Days

Delivery of airline's first Bombardier C Series expected by year-end
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Rotorcraft

CHC Deploying AW189s in Australia

The twin-engine helicopter will transfer passengers to Woodside's installations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Completes Vector Buy from Airbus

The combined entity generates $3 billion in annual revenues and employs 6,000 across 42 locations worldwide.
Airlines

Qatar Takes Near 10-percent Stake in Cathay Pacific

Second equity purchase for Persian Gulf airline since American Airlines rebuff
Aircraft

Russia Gives Update On New AWACS Plan

The A-100 with its new AESA radar will make a first flight later this year.
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Regulations and Government

Florida Leaders Urge Support for Independent ATC Org

The leaders appeal to a key opponent of the ATC reorganization plan: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida).
FBOs

Jackson Hole Airport To Buy FBO

The move derails the proposed RFP for a second FBO at the ski country gateway.
Safety

Retired FAA Exec Gilligan Wins Barbour Air Safety Award

Presented annually by the LTB Air Safety Foundation, the LTB award honors pioneers in advancing flight safety.
FBOs

Chicagoland Airport Sees FBO Expansion

With major developments at the Gary Jet Center and B.Coleman Aviation, business at Gary/Chicago International Airport is growing
Avionics

Raytheon: Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness - Sponsor Content

Raytheon: Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness - Sponsor Content
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Rotorcraft

Missing Russian Helicopter Wreckage Recovered in Norway

The helicopter is believed to have been on a mission for Russia's national Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.
Aircraft

Viking Air Plans New CL-415EAF; Mulls CL-515.

The new model will address customers' short-term requirements and provide a fleet expansion option.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Start-up Company Pioneers Small SIGINT Sensors For UAVs

California-based VStar Systems is building modular, low-weight, low-cost sensors with potential to expand the mission sets of UAVs.
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Safety

Torqued: Lessons on Emergency Planning from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

In the immediate aftermath, organizations made use of both new and old technology.
Charter & Fractional

Are Charter Ratings Worth their Weight in Gold?

Myriad logos, seals and badges received from charter rating firms can appear ambiguous at best to customers.
Safety

Blue Angels 'Boss' Stresses Need for Debrief in Ops

Joining Greg "Boss" Wooldridge in the Bombardier Safety Standdown were the FBI's Amy Grubb and Service Elements' Bob Hobbi.
Aircraft

Efficiency Gains, Steady Growth Highlight Avolon Fleet Forecast

Moderate success seen for Comac C919, Irkut MC-21
Aircraft

Challenger 350 Buoys Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries in 3Q

During the quarter, Bombardier Business Aircraft delivered 31 jets, down from 36 in the year-ago period.
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Charter & Fractional

EASA Proposes Expansion of Flight-time Limitations

Proposed amendments are mainly expected to improve safety during night duties and where scientific principles to measure fatigue have not been used so far.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Nevada Demos Mods for Special Mission King Airs

The kit was developed for King Air 350ERs operating at 16,500 and 17,500 pounds and features anti-skid brakes, Li-ion battery and Blackhawk XP67A package.
Rotorcraft

Coptersafety's Airbus H145 Sim Gains EASA Level-D Nod

The H145 simulator is the first of five level-D devices Coptersafety ordered from TRU last year