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Episode 07: Fly-by-wire Failure, Part 1

On Oct. 7, 2008, Qantas Flight 72 faces an autopilot failure over the Indian Ocean.
Aircraft

Korean F-16s Upgraded To Carry Israeli Weapon

The Rafael Spice 2000 guided glide bomb has been integrated, as well as American JDAMs.
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GAMA Adds Three More Members

The additions bring to GAMA expertise in fuel and oil quantity measurement instruments, flight data-tracking and e-VTOL.
Regulations and Government

$10M Investment Positions Flightdocs for More Growth

Company provides maintenance, compliance and inventory flight departments, air medical service providers, air charter and fractional aircraft operators.
Aircraft

Isle of Man Will 'Robustly Defend' M-Reg Aircraft Transactions

Ten years after starting the M-register for private aircraft, the Isle of Man is under the spotlight after data from a law firm was leaked.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: ACI Jet-John Wayne-Orange Country Airport

With a just a short-term lease in hand, the California-based company has big plans for the Orange County Airport location.
FBOs

Chicagoland Airport Sees FBO Expansion

With major developments at the Gary Jet Center and B.Coleman Aviation, business at Gary/Chicago International Airport is growing
Safety

Retired FAA Exec Gilligan Wins Barbour Air Safety Award

Presented annually by the LTB Air Safety Foundation, the LTB award honors pioneers in advancing flight safety.

Study: Canadian Firms Using Bizav Outperform Non-users

In Canada, business aviation users on average outperform non-users by 43 percent in revenue growth.
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FBOs

Jackson Hole Airport To Buy FBO

The move derails the proposed RFP for a second FBO at the ski country gateway.
Regulations and Government

Florida Leaders Urge Support for Independent ATC Org

The leaders appeal to a key opponent of the ATC reorganization plan: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida).
Aircraft

Russia Gives Update On New AWACS Plan

The A-100 with its new AESA radar will make a first flight later this year.
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Airlines

Qatar Takes Near 10-percent Stake in Cathay Pacific

Second equity purchase for Persian Gulf airline since American Airlines rebuff

Huerta Set To Keynote NATA Roundtable

The event further will tackle the contentious issue of FBO pricing head on.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Completes Vector Buy from Airbus

The combined entity generates $3 billion in annual revenues and employs 6,000 across 42 locations worldwide.
Rotorcraft

CHC Deploying AW189s in Australia

The twin-engine helicopter will transfer passengers to Woodside's installations.
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Airlines

As China and Korea Mend Ties, Korean Air Sees Brighter Days

Delivery of airline's first Bombardier C Series expected by year-end
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People In Aviation: November 2017

Jim Ziegler takes to role of vice chairman of Greenwich Air Group, Ralph Michielli joins Exclusive/Customer Jet Charters as president.
Accidents

Accidents: November 2017

Premliminary, and final reports
Accidents

Bizav Comprised Half of Turbine Accidents from 2000-2016

The attached charts show how the business aviation accident stats compare to those for the airlines.
Avionics

Raytheon: Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness - Sponsor Content

Raytheon: Retaining Unparalleled Situational Awareness - Sponsor Content
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Rotorcraft

Missing Russian Helicopter Wreckage Recovered in Norway

The helicopter is believed to have been on a mission for Russia's national Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.
Aircraft

Viking Air Plans New CL-415EAF; Mulls CL-515.

The new model will address customers' short-term requirements and provide a fleet expansion option.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Start-up Company Pioneers Small SIGINT Sensors For UAVs

California-based VStar Systems is building modular, low-weight, low-cost sensors with potential to expand the mission sets of UAVs.
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Safety

Torqued: Lessons on Emergency Planning from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

In the immediate aftermath, organizations made use of both new and old technology.
Airlines

Etihad To End Dallas Service Once AA Code Share Expires

Gulf carrier calls move one of several adjustments planned for U.S. network next year

'One Belt One Sky' Highlighted at Macau Bizav Show

The expo will advocate the Macau government’s “One Belt One Sky” that seeks to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao greater bay area.
Aircraft

Bombardier Cuts C Series Delivery Projection for 2017

Pratt & Whitney to pay advance to compensate for excess aircraft inventory in Mirabel as C Series draws LOI for 31 airplanes
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Safety

Sumwalt Highlights Living Values, Safety Leaders

Sumwalt challenged attendees at Safety Standdown to assess whether they are providing a safety environment that their customers truly deserve.
Rotorcraft

Coptersafety's Airbus H145 Sim Gains EASA Level-D Nod

The H145 simulator is the first of five level-D devices Coptersafety ordered from TRU last year