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Embraer’s KC-390 in Debut Public Demo Flight

Transport/Tanker on track for certification next year, with additional sales announcements planned by year’s end.
Rotorcraft

Helibras Holds HEMS Conference in São Paulo

The audience consisted mainly of HEMS users, oil and gas helicopter operators, highway concessionaires and doctors, and government regulatory authorirties.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Receives EASA Nod on eABS Braking System

The Oklahoma systems integrator expects to add Canada and Australia to its list of approvals shortly.
Maintenance and Modifications

Abu Dhabi MRO Now Pilatus Service Center

Falcon Aviation has established a PC-12 support location at its Al Bateen Executive Airport facility, to provide line and base maintenance and AOG service.
Regulations and Government

Despite Overflight Bans, Qatar Airways Carries On

With tensions simmering between Qatar and its Middle East neighbors, the award-winning airline says its schedule has not been severly impacted.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time

First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication
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Aircraft

Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000

The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Works With 3S To Expand Messaging Availability

The companies are creating a broad AML for the Airtext SMS messaging system.
Accidents

AW609 Final Accident Report Issued

The pilot's control inputs exacerbated extreme aerodynamic forces.
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Regulations and Government

HAI Sees Local Drone Regulations as Major Threat

HAI chief is nervous that localities imposing UAV restrictions will see a regulatory parallel between UAVs and helicopters.
Aircraft

Textron Rolls Out First Production Citation Longitude

There are currently five of the super-midsize twinjets on the production line.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Flight Standards Revamp Takes Effect in August

The new organization groups operators under a single executive by function, rather than by region.
FBOs

Avflight Upgrades at Pennsylvania Airport

The Avfuel-affiliated service provider has broken ground on a new, multi-million dollar construction project at Harrisburg International Airport.
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Aircraft

'Hypoxia-like' Events Stop F-35A Flights at Luke Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force cancelled local flying operations of the F-35A variant of the fighter to investigate the root cause of incidents.
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ATC

U.S. Bizjet Fleet Not Keeping Pace with ADS-B Compliance

Based on its analysis, Duncan Aviation estimates nearly three-quarters of the U.S. fleet has yet to undergo the installation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes First Heavy Check on Dassault 7X

Completed on time and on budget, the job was complicated by two other major Falcon maintenance jobs taking place at the same time.
Aircraft

Paris Airshow Preview

The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans To Soon Resume 525 Flight Testing

The company anticipates type certification next year.
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Training and Workforce

L3 Eyes Pilot Shortage as it Builds Training Business

Newly rebranded L3 Commercial Training Solutions has already cornered a large share of the airline pilot training and simulator markets.
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Accidents

Saturday's Beechjet Flameout Marks Fifth in Type

Jet diverted and safely landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after experiencing a left engine flameout over Pennsylvania.
Aircraft

U.S. Military Places Order for More of BAE's Guidance Sections

The company announced a $180.5 million follow-on order from the Navy for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Atlantic Aviation Teterboro

The FBO has a long history at Metro New York's oldest operating airport.
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FBOs

Jackson Hole Airport To Issue RFP for Second FBO

The Wyoming airport's board voted unianimously to request industry proposals for the establishment of another FBO at the ski country destination.
Airports

AIN Blog: We Shouldn't Say Goodbye To So Many Airports

The U.S. is losing too many airports, and the big reason is lack of support from local communities.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman Delivering First New-production K-Max

The first aircraft is scheduled to be handed over in July.
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Regulations and Government

WTO’s Latest Ruling a Mixed Bag for Boeing, Airbus

Both companies claim victory in long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and EU
FBOs

Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford Opens Renovated Facility

The major upgrades are the first for the facility since it opened at the New England gateway in 1984.
Aircraft

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry
Rotorcraft

Bristow Morphing into Regional Provider

Continued losses prompt restructuring.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

French Drone Company, Utility Demonstrate 3G Flight Control

Delair-Tech and utility company RTE said they flew a small fixed-wing drone beyond visual line-of-sight for a distance of 30 miles.
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