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Rotorcraft

Bell Inks $300M China Deal for 100 407GXPs

407GXP was selected in part on its multi-role capabilities in “a broad range of segments, including EMS, parapublic, tourism and firefighting.”
Rotorcraft

Helicopteres Guimbal Delivers 200th Cabri G2

milestone 200th G2 was the first to be equipped with the 160-hp engine upgrade.
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Airlines

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Feeling Pinch

Asia’s two largest carriers fight to maintain market share and yields
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Airports

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for HTO Restrictions

NBAA called the Supreme Court decision a "resounding victory for public-use airports nationwide."
Safety

Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones

Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Reaches 100th Aircraft Milestone

The private jet company’s fleet now includes 101 aircraft ranging from helicopters, turboprops and light, midsize, super midsize and heavy jets.
Airports

India’s Capital To Get Second International Airport

Government clears plan to build new complex at Jewar, some 72 miles from Delhi International
Regulations and Government

Bizav Hopeful for Managed-fee Fix Despite SCOTUS Move

Lawmakers in House and Senate have introduced measures to exempt aircraft management fees from the commercial passenger ticket tax.
Airlines

Russia’s Engineering Holding Enters MRO Market for E170

S7 Engineering and Sibir Technics subsidiaries to maintain S7 Airlines’ Embraer fleet
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Training and Workforce

TRU Adds CJ4 to Online Pilot Ground School Offerings

Ground school option shortens the amount of time customers are required to be at TRU's training facility.
Avionics

JSSI, Constant Aviation Team on ADS-B Webinar

ADS-B OUT avionics will be required by Jan. 1, 2020 for all aircraft flying in U.S. airspace.
Avionics

Duncan's Vegas Avionics Shop Gets Mexico DGAC Nod

The approval, good for two years, will allow the facility to service Mexican-registered aircraft.
Aircraft

M600 Turboprop is Piper’s Top Performer

M600 Turboprop is Piper’s Top Performer
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Aircraft

Antonov An-132D Military Transport Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017

Antonov An-132D Military Transport Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017
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Aircraft

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017
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Aircraft

Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017

Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017
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Avionics

Flying Node Network Marks First Flight Test

Airborne Wireless Network seeks to create a "digital superhighway in the sky."
Avionics

Baron API Offers Weather Cross-section

The service provides detailed weather information for every altitude between takeoff and landing.
Regulations and Government

FAA Bills Address Supersonic, GA Protections, Stage 3

While ATC reform has received the most attention, the House and Senate reauthorization bills cover a range of issues of note to GA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Rolls Out Incremental 400XTi Conversion

Rather than taking on the full conversion at one time, Nextant Aerospace is now offering a step-by-step process.
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Engines

Safran Silvercrest To Have Two Takeoff Thrust Ratings

Second takeoff rating maintains the takeoff thrust in “certain high ambient temperature conditions.”
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air European Operation Launches in London

Initial operations involves flights between London Luton and Ibiza and Cannes.
Charter & Fractional

Bristow Teams With Blade on NYC S-76 Helo Service

Blade Ultra is available on a charter, crowdsourced and scheduled basis, and can be booked directly on via Blade's app or website.
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Aircraft

Boeing Takes Order Crown at Paris Salon

Draws commitments for 571 airplanes worth $74.8 billion
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Announces Product Upgrades, New Sales

Upgrades include Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for a weight increase on the Bell 407 cargo hook to 3,100 pounds from 2,646 pounds.
Regulations and Government

New ATC Reform Proposal Draws Same Fire from Opponents

Genav groups warn that "any structural and governance reforms that require protections for an important sector of users is fundamentally flawed.”
Aircraft

Fourth Test Gulfstream G600 Takes Flight

G600 departed Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport on a 1 hour 18 minute flight, during which it climbed to 51,000 feet and reached Mach 0.925.
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FBOs

Mx, Helo Service Helps Falcon Stand Out Among DWC FBOs

Plans more expansive coverage when its 215,300-sq-ft (20,000-sq-m) MRO hangar is completed later next year.
Aircraft

Embraer’s KC-390 Military Transport Jet Makes Paris Debut, Nears Certification

Embraer’s KC-390 Military Transport Jet Makes Paris Debut, Nears Certification
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi’s MRJ90 Airliner Makes Public Debut with ANA Livery at Paris Air Show 2017

Mitsubishi’s MRJ90 Airliner Makes Public Debut with ANA Livery at Paris Air Show 2017
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