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Maintenance and Modifications

Harrods Aviation Approved as S-92 Service Center

The London-based service provider can now service the S92 as well as the S76, Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW139.
Regulations and Government

New House Bill Could Complicate Boeing, Airbus Sales to Iran

Rep. Roskam introduces legislation in new Congress to prevent Iran from using commercial airliners for military or other 'illicit' purposes.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Settles Corruption Case with $812 Million in Fines

The UK's Serious Fraud Office found that intermediaries gave improper payments and gifts to secure orders for Rolls-Royce engines.
Aircraft

Russia’s Stealth Fighter Starts New Test Phase

Five of the prototype Sukhoi T-50s will move to a new base and be flown by military pilots for the first time.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA, SkyPan Settle Charges of Alleged Improper Drone Flights

The Chicago aerial photography company will pay a civil penalty of $200,000, the largest fine to date for unmanned aircraft systems.
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Training and Workforce

L3 To Build Simulator Training, Production Facility Near London

Plans call for opening the new L3 London Training Center near London Gatwick Airport in the second quarter of 2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Germany's Atlas Air Service Earns FAA Mx Approval

The Bremen-based MRO has broadened its international clientele with a new authorization to work on N-registered aircraft.
Aircraft

Leonardo Gains Italian Orders To Boost Balance Sheet

The M-345 jet trainer and a new helicopter will be acquired. Meanwhile, the company has consolidated in the UK.
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Accidents

Boeing 747 Crashes in Krygyzstan, Killing Dozens on Ground

Flight originating from Hong Kong attempted to land for scheduled stop in city of Bishkek
Aircraft

More Layoffs at One Aviation as VLJ Market Dims

Company’s focus is on completion of Project Canada, and will "look to hire folks back” as it nears production.
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Aircraft

NTSB Sounds Alarm over Piper Cheyenne Wiring Issue

The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.
ATC

DOT Watchdog: FAA Not Yet Prepared for Mass ATC Outage

Shuster holds up report as another reason for ATC reform, while Democrats are unconvinced.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Fall Slightly, but Mix Better

Last year’s tally includes 73 Phenom light jets and 44 Legacy and Lineage large jets versus 82 Phenoms and 38 large jets in 2015.
Airports

NJ Airport Offers Free Intro Flights to Local Youth

Up and Coming Monmouth County Executive (KBLM) partners with flight school on free lessons for township kids aged eight to 17.
Regulations and Government

Puerto Rican FBO Opens Co-located U.S. Customs Facility

New general aviation facility was built in full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) standards.
Maintenance and Modifications

Maximum View Bubble Windows Improve AS350 Hover View

The Swiss Rotor Solutions modification for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter improves pilot field of view when looking down by 10 times.
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Safety

Disaster Airlift, Red Cross Partner on SMO Exercise

The disaster-preparedness event highlighted Santa Monica Airport's status as critical infrastructure in southern California.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

GDC Technics Earns FAA ODA

The award will give the Texas-based completions specialist more independence and flexibility in dealing with FAA approvals.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Aurora Aviation

For half a century, a fixture at the Pacific Northwest gateway
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ATC

SpaceX Launch Begins Era of Space-Based ADS-B Tracking

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying the first 10 Iridium Next satellites with ADS-B payloads.
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Regulations and Government

Court Issues Injunction Barring East Hampton Curfews

The preliminary injunction follows the November 4 ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Aircraft

Boeing Books Blockbuster Max Order from Spicejet

Follows up on big order for Airbus from fellow Indian LCC GoAir
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Europe Advances Small Drone Regulations, 'U-Space' System

The branches of the European Union government plan to complete negotiations on amending the EASA Basic Regulation to include drones.
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Airports

New Jersey’s Solberg Airport Keeps Winning in Court

Latest ruling grants legal fee reimbursement from township over unfair zoning ordinance
Avionics

Astronics Advances EmPower Product Line

The EmPower system will be used on the Cessna Denali.
Aircraft

Comlux’s VIP Boeing 767 BBJ Lets You Take Everything With You

Comlux’s VIP Boeing 767 BBJ Lets You Take Everything With You
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Sustainability and Environment

Flight Demos Jet-A Derived from Plastic Waste

The 500-mile January 11 flight from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia, involved a diesel-powered Van's RV-9A fueled in part by plastic waste.
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Aircraft

PlaneSense Tapped as Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-24

The fractional provider, which currently operates more than 50 PC-12 turboprop singles, will take delivery of the first customer PC-24 later this year.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopters Vulnerable to Laser Incidents

Helicopters are particularly vulnerable to these attacks.
Maintenance and Modifications

RCA Avionics Completes Acquisition of Scottsdale MRO

Deal included the Executive Aircraft Maintenance name and both the maintenance and avionics operations at the Arizona airport.