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Astronics' Max-Viz Approved for Leonardo's AW109, AW119

Astronics' Max-Viz installs top more than 3,250.
Training and Workforce

Purdue Adding FSI-built Hawker 900XP Simulator

Purdue is adding an FAA level-D Hawker 900XP simulator that will allow Purdue to be the only university to offer Hawker simulator training
Regulations and Government

At 100, AIA Eyes Tariffs, Workforce, Ex-Im Issues

Celebrating its centennial, AIA is launching three studies that review the past 100 years, look forward to what's on horizon and assesses next 100 years.
Aircraft

CityJet, Russians Differ on Reasons for Superjet Shuffle

The Irish carrier disputes Sukhoi’s claims of changes to its business model or ‘ongoing discussions’ over the fleet.
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Rotorcraft

USAF Ospreys To Receive Silent Knight Radar

The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.
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Engines

Honeywell To Debut Hybrid-electric Engine at Heli-Expo

Honeywell Aerospace's turbogenerator will produce 30 to 50 percent fewer carbon emissions than a traditional HTS900 engine.
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Aircraft

India Requests Additional MiG-29 Fighters

India is seeking to acquire first-generation MiG-29s as a means of replenishing its fighter fleet at low cost.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow's Delayed Financials Tied To Helicopter Engines

Bristow again delays release of latest quarterly financial report
Airlines

Indian Air Transport Growth Threatened by Pilot, Slot Shortages

CAPA-Centre for Aviation estimates a 15- to 20-percent shortfall of captains in India.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Launches Mobile Response Jet in Europe

The Challenger 300 will support an installed base of more than 700 aircraft in Europe and the Middle East.
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Training and Workforce

Episode 17: Emergency Response | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

When an aircraft emergency situation strikes, as a pilot, how prepared will you be to deal with it?
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Sues NJASAP for 'Intimidation' in Decert Vote

Suit alleges the NetJets pilot union sent hundreds of "vulgar, threatening, and malicious mailings" to the homes of Flexjet company managers and employees.
Safety

VistaJet Bolsters Safety with Osprey Integration

VistaJet says the integration of Osprey will provide it "even more meaningful data" to assess safety and security.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

In-Flight Data Sets Three BVLOS Drone World Records

In-Flight sets three new distance records for BVLOS flight set using senseFly eBee Plus
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Airports

Sydney Leads Australia in Wake Turbulence Events

Nearly 44 percent of the 179 wake turbulence incidents in Australia occurred at Sydney Airport between 2012 and 2016, according to a new study.
Maintenance and Modifications

Apex Aviation Expands Reach into Mexico with DGAC Nod

The company draws from a Las Vegas client base, but offers global mobile services that have reached as far as Australia and Siberia.
Airlines

Tunisair’s Outlook Brightens Amid Restructuring Exercise

The Tunisian flag carrier sees modest growth despite geopolitical difficulties.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU To Host Business Aircraft Acquisition Course

The course by Mente Group, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Aero Law Group is aimed at new flight department managers.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Expands Hong Kong Presence

Citing growing demand, the financing solutions provider predicts the value of new deliveries to the region will grow by 10.9 percent annually through 2028.
Airlines

Lawmakers Rebuff Bid To Cap UK Fights to Europe Post-Brexit

The European Commission had sought to freeze UK airline capacity at this year’s levels and prohibit code sharing.
Rotorcraft

Shareholder Suit Lodged Against Bristow

Suit charges Bristow executives with making "materially false" statements about the company's finances.
Airports

Toronto A-CDM Trial Postponed, but Reinstates GA Slots

Toronto Airport is going ahead with plans requiring business/general aviation aircraft to obtain reservations for all arrivals and departures.
Regulations and Government

FAA Receives $17.5 Billion for 2019 in Budget Deal

Passage occurred as the latest stopgap funding measure was set to expire.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Welcomes Its Second Pilatus Jet

The fractional aircraft provider received its second of six of the light jets in its initial order, one year after the arrival of its first.
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Aircraft

AINsight: Life In a Faster Lane

Aerion’s AS2 supersonic business jet is more than a needle-nose concept whose time has finally arrived.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Leonardo Opens New RUAS Facility In Italy

Leonardo's new Pisa plant will build the AWHERO RUAS.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Sets Dates for 2019 Falcon M&O Seminars

The French airframer's 2019 seminars will be held in eight cities in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Faces Heavy Financial Headwinds

Bristow's stock dips as it issues "going concern" warning.
Airports

Flying into Tough Airports: London City, UK

Flying into Tough Airports: London City, UK
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Aircraft

Spain Joins FCAS/SCAF Program

Since observing the program since its inception, Spain has eyed participation in the Future Combat Air System, which has now been formalized
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