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Hartzell Trailblazer STC'd for Super Decathlon
Hartzell has received a STC for its two-blade Trailblazer propeller.
Redbird Partners with Wipaire and Tropic Ocean Airways
Redbird’s new partnership will help to improve floatplane training operations.
Genesys Autopilot Gets Approval for Piper PA-32
Genesys has earned FAA STC approval for the S-TEC 3100 on Piper PA-32 aircraft.
Trig Avionics Plans New Navcom Product Line
Trig Avionics will display a preview of its TX56 family at AirVenture.
LAMA Initiatives Included in FAA Present Actions
LAMA and USUA have worked together to achieve industry goals with the FAA.
EAA Supports Pilot Proficiency with Virtual Flight Academy
EAA’s new member benefit will assist pilot training with virtual flight instructor.
Alerion To Launch Aircraft Owner Portal
Alerion plans to launch a real time information portal for owners this summer.
Dynon Introduces New Portable Avionics Options
Dynon has added the D3 and DRX to its portable product line.
Seattle Avionics To Demo Slingshot Chart Update System
Seattle Avionics will demo its new wireless ChartData update system, expected to save pilots hours of time.
TQ-Group Introduces New Transponder and Transceiver
The new avionics products by TQ-Group will be on display at AirVenture.
Goulian Team To Fly with New Hartzell Talon Propeller
Goulian Aerosports will feature the new propeller during AirVenture performances.
Airports
SGS First Airport in Minnesota to Sell Unleaded Avgas
SGS has begun selling UL94 avgas provided by Swift Fuels.
Training and Workforce
Alsim Set To Begin Production in U.S. as Growth Continues
Alsim will begin producing simulator products in the U.S. next year.
Rotorcraft
Bell and Subaru Team on Commercial 412EPX
The Bell Subaru 412EPX will support the UH-X program in Japan.
GECAS Announces Portfolio Sale and Financing Agreement
GECAS announces closing of STARR 2018-1 and financing agreement with PAL.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Progresses on MRJ Testing
The countdown to first delivery in 2020 has begun, the company said, as MRJ makes its Farnborough Airshow debut.
Airlines
AeroProfessional Report Details Factors Prolonging Pilot Shortage
Many factors affect the pilot shortage but airlines are warned by this new paper that they need to act now to ensure survival.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Customer Support Expands in Europe
Gulfstream expands customer support network in the European market.
JetSmarter Member Pricing Promotion for Non-members
JetSmarter will grant access to member pricing for non-members through July 25.
Charter & Fractional
Elit’Avia Launches Operations in Asia-Pacific Market
Elit’Avia Asia has opened offices in Hong Kong and Bangkok.
Growing Demand in APAC Bizjet Charter Market
An ASG report highlights findings within the Asia Pacific business jet charter market.
JetClass Offers New Summer Destination Routes
JetClass added 10 new routes as it celebrates its first birthday.
Tamarack OKs TechnicAir as Active Winglet Installer
Signature TechnicAir in Bournemouth is now able to install winglets on Cessna Citations.
Seminole County H125 on Display at APSCON
Airbus has delivered 20 H125s to law enforcement agencies within the last 18 months.
People in Aviation: July 2018
People in Aviation: July 2018
NASA Awards Contract to Caltech for Continued JPL Ops
NASA and Caltech will continue operations of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Safety
RTCA Examines GPS Interference Training Impacts
A RTCA report details recommendations for better understanding GPS testing's impact on the NAS.
Donaldson To Develop AW169 IBFs
Donaldson has signed an agreement with Leonardo to develop two new IBFs for the AW169.
FAA Continues To Face Runway Incursion Challenges
Implementation of runway safety initiatives continue to experience delays.
