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Rotorcraft

New Airbus H145 Begins High Altitude Testing in Chile

Airbus Helicopters has begun high-altitude testing of the new H145 D3 twin in Chile
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Accidents

Another AW109 Crashes in Bad Weather

An EMS-configured AW109 crashed early this morning at Brainerd, Minnesota in heavy fog.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Takes 100th Citation Latitude

The fractional ownership provider has firm orders for 35 more and a senior executive says, "There’s no slowing down for this airplane."
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completions & Refurbishment Special Report: Cabin Interiors Activity Heats Up

New and preowned aircraft transactions, avionics propel industry action.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream GV-SP Transformation by Duncan Aviation

Gulfstream GV-SP Transformation by Duncan Aviation
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Sustainability and Environment

Uber Elevate Summit Lays Out 2023 Flight Plan

Uber's two-day June summit in Washington, D.C., laid out its ambitious air mobility plans, tempered a bit by regulators' remarks.
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Aircraft

First Embraer Praetor 600 Enters Service

The Praetor 600, handed over to a European customer, rolled off the hybrid assembly line in Brazil that also produces the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream’s G600 Crosses the Finish Line

The Savannah airframer is now set to begin deliveries of the latest addition to its product line up later this year.
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Airports

PANYNJ Ponders ACY Buy

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering adding another airport to its portfolio.
Aircraft

Asco Sees Progress In Restoring Production after Cyber Attack

A large-scaled ransomware attack beset Belgian manufacturer Asco Industries on June 7.
FBOs

Ground Handling Training Moves into the VR Realm

Lithuania-bases Baltic Ground Services Group plans to release a full curriculum of virtual reality training modules by the end of the year.
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Regulations and Government

Proposal Would Permit SST Flight Testing over U.S.

Proposal would pave the way for testing and development of a supersonic aircraft.
Avionics

Garmin Mainstreams G3X Touch in Part 23 Airplanes

FAA certification of Garmin's G3X Touch displays means that owners of older aircraft have lower-cost options for big safety improvements.
Regulations and Government

Senator Suggests Implementing TFRs for Concerts

Sen. Maria Cantwell is concerned that TFRs are imposed over sporting events but not over other major events, such as concerts.
Airlines

Jazeera Airways Eyes Big Opportunities in Mideast and Beyond

With another three airplanes joining the fleet this year, Jazeera projects a 25 percent increase in passenger traffic in 2019.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Marks Milestone 300th CJ4 Delivery

The single-pilot, nine-passenger Cessna Citation CJ4 was first delivered in 2010.
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Aircraft

Delays Lengthen for 737 Max Return to Service

A new issue found during simulator testing will required further work to update the 737 Max's flight control software.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Pilatus Aircraft has received Transport Canada certification for its PC-24 light jet, said Canadian distributor Levaero Aviation.
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Aircraft

Antonov Lands Domestic Order for An-178

Thirteen aircraft are being ordered, and Antonov hopes the deal will inspire confidence in the design from other potential customers
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Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Blends XOJet, JetSmarter into XO

The new company will provide a digital platform for ease of use.
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Aircraft

MGR Looks To Double Wichita Engineering Workforce

The division of Montreal-based MSB Global Ressources looks to add 30 more aerospace engineers by end of summer.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Signature Teams Up with Windsor Jet

The alliance will extend Gama's reach in the heavy jet segment while providing Windsor with access to resources, expertise, and experience.
Rotorcraft

NTSB: Non-IFR Rated NYC Helicopter Crash Pilot Was Lost

The pilot of the AW109E that crashed atop a New York high-rise reported he was lost, flew erratically in low visibility
Avionics

FAA Issues STC with More Options for Part 25 ADS-B

A new FreeFlight Systems STC offers ADS-B compliance for MST 67A-equipped Part 25 jets.
Regulations and Government

FAA Administrator Nominee Dickson Defends Disclosures

Dickson said he did not disclose a whistleblower complaint because he was named a party to it and said actions of Delta were appropriate at the time.
Regulations and Government

NATA's Dempsey Calls For Grassroots Outreach in Keynote

NATA president Gary Dempsey was the keynote speaker at Wichita Aero Club luncheon yesterday.
Maintenance and Modifications

Garmin Adds Turbine Engine Monitoring on TXi Displays

EIS capability on Garmin's TXi displays is now available for PT6A-powered single-engine turboprops.
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Ontic partners with HC Pacific on 777 wiring

Inventory management and logistics agreement covers Ontic's Boeing 777 fuel measurement system wiring harness products.
Aircraft

UK F-35s Conduct First Operational Sorties

No weapons are believed to have been dropped, but the RAF's F-35s have now joined those of Israel and the U.S. on combat duty.
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Russia to Modernize Moscow Missile Defense

To be ready in 2022, the city's new defenses will rely on conventionally armed interceptors in place of the Cold War-era nuclear missiles
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