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Airlines

Europe Hit by First ATC Strikes of the Year

Air traffic control capacity shortages, staffing issues, and industrial action caused a sharp rise in 2018 flight delays.
Regulations and Government

Rally Leaders Warn Of Shutdown Harm to Safety, Security

GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce said the impact of the shutdown could run in the billions if it continues over the next couple of weeks.
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Aircraft

Brazil’s Government Greenlights Embraer-Boeing Deal

Brazilian president Bolsonaro calms markets by endorsing the joint venture.
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Accidents

Search Resumes for CVR from Doomed Lion Air 737

Indonesian Navy deploys a survey ship as the recorder’s locator beacon approaches the end of its service life.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Looks to New Aircraft in Anniversary Year

JetSuite said it's planning to add larger jets to its fleet of Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s in mid-2019.
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MJet Signs as First ACJ319 Skywise Operator

Skywise is Airbus's single-point solution for obtaining, managing, and reviewing anonymous aircraft operational data.
Maintenance and Modifications

A new portal to hassle-free business jet maintenance quotes

A new portal to hassle-free business jet maintenance quotes
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Charter & Fractional

AINsight: FAA Actively Pursues Illegal Flight Ops

The FAA has ramped up enforcement of aircraft operators that flout or inadvertently violate the FARs for proper on-demand or charter operations.
FBOs

Yingling Looks to MRO Growth while Investing in FBO

Yingling Aviation's MRO expansion adds 70,000 sq ft of facilities and, more importantly, an aircraft paint operation.
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ATC

Reduced Spacing Trial Coming to NAT This Spring

A trial of reduced separation standards in the North Atlantic Track is scheduled to start on or after March 28.
Airlines

Laptop Ban Lifted on All Flights to the UK

British authorities have removed restrictions on the remaining three gateways in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

U.S. Bizav Flying Ends 2018 on Weaker Footing

Business aviation activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean fell slightly in December, ending the year on a down note.
Aircraft

Boeing Set To Deliver First KC-46 to Air Force

Boeing says it has four KC-46A Pegasus air refueling tanker/transports ready to deliver to McConnell Air Force Base, the first to receive them.
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Aviation Industry Rallies To Urge End of Shutdown

The schedule of speakers includes lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and a cross-section of the industry.
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Airlines

Bamboo Airways Set to Join Crowded Vietnam Airline Market

The Vietnamese startup carrier plans to establish 37 routes by the end of the year.
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Aircraft

Turkey’s Hürkuş-B Enters Service, Armed Variant Completes Trials

Turkey's indigenous turoprop trainer is now being used or pilot instruction by the Turkish air force, while the Hürkuş-C armed version nears service entry
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Charter & Fractional

Europe's Bizav Flight Activity Mixed in December

Despite slightly higher December departures, European business aircraft activity dragged down by charter, business jets.
Airports

Singapore, Malaysia Strike Deal over Airspace Spat

The Singapore and Malaysia governments have agreed to take reciprocal actions to ease the airspace dispute around Singapore Seletar Airport.
Aircraft

A220 Order Boosts Airbus's Modest 2018 Sales Campaign

A furious production pace in December allowed the European airframer to meet its delivery target of 800.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Launches Customer Rewards Program

MRO Insider has launched a customer loyalty program that incentivizes use of its web-based business aircraft maintenance request tool.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Inaugurates New Utah Mx Facility

The first phase of what will eventually be a new 275,000 sq ft complex is now open for business at Provo Municipal Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Continues Growth with New Denver Base

The office complements its North American operation centers in Montreal and Jacksonville.
Aircraft

Hagerty Jet Expects 'Choppy' Used Bizjet Market in 2019

Hagerty Jet Group anticipates a “choppy” preowned business jet market this year due to political uncertainty and equity market volatility.
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Aircraft

Central European F-16 Deals Facing Political Hurdles

Three Central European air forces are planning to replace their aging MiG-21/29 fleets with F-16s, but each of the programs faces political issues.
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Avionics

Winner Completes First Premier I Pro Line 21 Package

The Ohio-based aviation services provider is an auithorized Collins Aerospace dealer, installation and repair facility.
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Rotorcraft

Checklist Creep Adds Complexity

The proliferation of checklists is yielding detail saturation and skill deterioration due to dependency, say some users.
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Aircraft

Heathrow Flights Resume After Drone Sighting

Rogue drone activity comes one day after the UK announces new measures to protect civil aviation from drones.
Regulations and Government

Shutdown Woes Begin To Mount, Industry Reps Fear

Export licenses and NextGen advancements are among many areas affected.
Rotorcraft

Green Power HUMS Wins STC for Bell 407GX/GXP

Green Power's Foresight MX lightweight HUMS system has been approved for installation on select Bell 407 models.
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Airports

BEH and Norwood at Stalemate over FBO Agreement

The city of Norwood, Massachusetts, has reneged on part of an agreement in principle for Boston Executive Helicopters to build an FBO at Norwood Airport.