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Airbus Helicopters Aims for H130 Sales in Malaysia

Company v-p sees potential for the H130 light single helicopter in corporate, private and tourism operations in the region
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Safety

Neurological Device Holds Promise for UPRT Training

Three-axis rotational apparatus can accurately recreate upset conditions.
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Regulations and Government

New China Plan Targets Genav Growth in Four Regions

The plan involves efforts to improve efficiency, services and regulations in the Northeastern, Eastern, Northwest and Xinjiang regions.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G500 Readying for Service Entry This Year

Five flying test aircraft have accrued 2,600 hours in more than 600 flights.
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Airports

Slots To Be Required for Bizav at Toronto Pearson

Arrival and departure slots for business and general aviation operations being enacted at Toronto airport during runway rehabilitation project.
Accidents

Citation X Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Salt Lake City

While parked at Salt Lake CIty Airport, the Citation X suffered wing damage when it was struck by a pickup truck heading to another part of the airport.
Rotorcraft

FDM Mandate for EMS To Yield Meaningful Data for Operators

With enough data in hand, organizations can transform their culture.
Airports

FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA

Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.
Rotorcraft

Apache Multi-year Contract Saves $330 Million, Boeing Says

The manufacturer will provide 244 remanufactured AH-64Es to the U.S. Army over five years, and 24 new-build E-models to Saudi Arabia.
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Airlines

Electronics Ban Raises Questions at European Commission

EC calls for security coordination meeting in Brussels
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific's Malaysian MRO Gets Dassault Nod

The location at Kuala Lumpur, marks the second Hawker Pacific facility in the region to earn that authorization.
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Airlines

AAPA Projects Positive Asia Outlook but Geopolitics a Concern

Tightening immigration policies stand to thwart growth in demand for air travel
Safety

LOC-I, Runway Excursions Top NBAA's 2017 Safety List

Topics were identified via a data-driven review by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.
Aircraft

Malaysian Hawks To Be Upgraded

The single-seat Mk208 light attack version will be renewed by BAE Systems in partnership with Airod.
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Airports

London City Jet Centre Launches Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
Regulations and Government

FAA Regulatory Board To Address Consistency Concerns

FAA released an order outlining the procedures for the RCCB, which is designed to address long-held concerns about inconsistent regulatory interpretations.
Airlines

European Aviation Looks To ‘Preserve’ Single Market After Brexit

Nine aviation associations in Europe have issued a joint statement backing the EU and reiterating its huge benefits for aviation.
Security

Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban

According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.
Rotorcraft

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology
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ATC

AIN Blog: Privatizing ATC: Wasting a Century of Aviation Development

The debate about privatizing the air traffic control system in the U.S. should be over: it's a bad idea.
Aircraft

Singapore Reveals Modifications to IAI Heron Systems

The MALE UAV has achieved full operating capability after local enhancements to communications and training systems.
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Avionics

Avionics Shop President Ordered To Pay Restitution

The ruling follows a guilty plea on charges he bribed an FAA inspector.
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Charter Provider Now in Maintenance Business

SevenJet Private Travel will offer a variety of services from its Clearwater base.
Accidents

Modernized Ka-27M Helicopters Join the Russian Navy

New radars, avionics and communication systems are being added to the veteran ASW machines.
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Regulations and Government

GA Groups Highlight ATC Reform Concerns to Lawmakers

Sixteen associations asked U.S. House and Senate leaders to ensure they have enough time to fully review any independent ATC proposal.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Says It Can Deliver T-50A Early If Needed

If the U.S. Air Force asks, the manufacturer contends it can begin deliveries in 2022, two years before planned initial operational capability.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Its First GIV Fans-1/A Upgrade

The upgrade enables G-IV operators to comply with international mandates.
FBOs

Meridian Gets Global Family Maintenance Approval

The Teterboro-based service provider, adds to its roster of large cabin operational specifications, and increases its hangar space at the same time
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Earns Hong Kong G650 Maintenance Authorization

The approval will allow the location to work on G650s registered in China, Macau and Hong Kong, including the six under its own management.
Avionics

EASA Approves Garmin ADS-B Transponders

The European approval covers panel- and remote-mount transponders.