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Rotorcraft

NH90s and H125s Ordered for Qatar Force Modernization

Qatar has finalized a deal with prime contractor Leonardo to buy 28 NH90s for its air force and navy, plus Airbus Helicopters H125 trainers.
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Rotorcraft

Making Heli Taxi Possible In Asia

Customers will be willing to pay for the time savings helicopters afford, OEMs believe.
Engines

GE9X Takes Flight on 747 Testbed

First flight from Victorville, California, lasts more than four hours
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Gets Transport Canada Nod for Bell 505 Bearpaws

The Canadian manufacturer expects more approvals to follow shortly.
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Charter & Fractional

Horizon Air Group Rebrands as Leviate

The company, which started out as just a charter broker in 2015, has added capabilities from whole aircraft brokerage to aircraft operations since then.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hongkong Jet To Expand G550 Mx Services

Hongkong Jet will upgrade and expand its HKAR 145 maintenance capabilities to include approval to certify G550 aircraft to 144 mos/12 C level.
Airports

Landing, Parking Fees Set To Rise at 14 Greek Airports

This includes airports in Aktion, Chania, Corfu, Kavala, Kefalonia, Kos, Lesbos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Samos, Santorini, Skiathos, Thessaloniki, and Zakynthos.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Offers AutoInspect for Engine Components

AutoInspect will be introduced for combustor components in CFM56 and CF34 engine families.
Aircraft

Cessna Wraps Up Initial Wind Tunnel Tests of SkyCourier

First flight of the SkyCourier is slated for next year, with service entry planned in 2020.
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Aircraft

GlobalEye Conducts First Flight

Having been rolled out in February, the first Saab GlobalEye has taken to the air for the first time.
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Safety

Part 91 Participants Propelling ACSF's ASAP Program

ACSF program now accounts for 54 percent of active agreements involved in ASAP, FAA's Randy McDonald said.

Russia’s Next-generation S-500 SAM Enters Production

The latest Russian SAM system can protect large areas against attacks by aircraft and missiles.
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How Industry Could Attract More Women to the Flight Deck

Chances are your pilot isn’t a woman. Here’s one pilot's take on why.
Rotorcraft

Flying, Italian Style: Leonardo’s AW169 VIP Helicopter

Flying, Italian Style: Leonardo’s AW169 VIP Helicopter
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Aircraft

Rollout of 10,000th Boeing 737 Marks Production Milestone

Celebration precedes delivery of 737 Max 8 to Southwest Airlines
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Installs, Delivers Gogo Avance L5

The maintenance company completed the installation on a Cessna Citation Excel.
Aircraft

Indonesia: State-owned Companies Could Front A400M Deal

Indonesia’s air force has an interest in acquiring up to five A400Ms, and the state-owned PPI company could be representing the service.
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FBOs

ABACE To Mark Debut of New SHPBAC Hangar

SHPBAC’s 4,500-sq-m (48,437-sq-ft) structure adds to the existing 4,000-sq-m (43,055-sq-ft) hangar, and includes more office space on three floors.
Airlines

Air Belgium Gains Operating Certificate

Plans to launch Airbus A340 service to Hong Kong in mid-April
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Charter & Fractional

Luxury Yacht Seized in Zetta Jet Bankruptcy Case

Global law firm DLA Piper has seized the luxury yacht Dragon Pearl, which it claims was purchased with "misappropriated" Zetta Jet funds.
Safety

ACSF Safety Symposium Kicks Off with Compliance Focus

More than 120 senior industry, association and government representatives registered for this year’s two-day ACSF symposium.
Avionics

In-service Bombardier Bizjets Get More Upgrade Options

Enhancements include avionics upgrades that elevate situational awareness or meet regulatory compliance, as well as cabin improvements.
Avionics

Jet Aviation Installs JetWave Datacom in Global 6000

JetWave operates on Inmarsat Aviation’s GX Ka-band network to provide high-speed onboard broadband connectivity.

European Bizav Flying Maintains Steady Growth

Spain reported the largest gains in business jet activity, with a last 12-month-trend increase of 9 percent in this segment.
Airlines

Japanese LCCs To Align, Enter Southeast Asia

ANA considers A321LR for medium-haul operations by Peach Aviation, Vanilla Air
Aircraft

Global 7000 Mockup Attracts Attention in Singapore

Bombardier hopes to hand over the first Global 7000 this year.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Ends Predator Operations

Having undertaken operational sorties for more than two decades, the Predator is handing the RPA baton over to its larger successor, the MQ-9 Reaper.
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Airlines

India Grounds 11 Airbus A320neos

Regulator takes action following latest cases of in-flight shutdowns and rejected takeoffs
Accidents

Q400 Crash in Nepal Claims at Least 50

US Bangla Airways turboprop crash lands at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport
Aircraft

Centreline Adds a Second Legacy 500

Operator adds another jet as it strives to grow its managed fleet and charter business.