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Accidents

Accidents: August 2018

Preliminary and final reports.

People in Aviation: August 2018

People in Aviation: August 2018

Industry Report Cites Potential for Malaysian Bizav Hub

Increased demand for business aviation in Malaysia has driven interest in hub development.
Safety

NTSB Hosts LOC Forum at Oshkosh

Panelists cite training, tools, and technology in battle against aviation’s number-one killer
Aircraft

Bombardier Now Flying Two Flight-test Global 5500/6500s

Aircraft are currently based at the Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita.
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L.A. Helo Operators Support Noise-complaint System

Helicopter groups want a noise complaint hotline in the Los Angeles area to remain available for neighbors.
Charter & Fractional

India Working on Bizav Aircraft Management Rules

New guidelines would help the country’s business aviation sector to become more cost-effective.
Rotorcraft

China Completes Testing of Unmanned Helicopter

Aircraft can execute shipboard landings.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Progresses with MQ-25 Program

General Atomics is preparing its design for the EMD phase of the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 unmanned tanker requirement
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FBOs

Sheltair Building FXE Hangar Complex

The $30 million development will be operated by Banyan Air Service, which will add a satellite terminal on the north side of the airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install

The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.

AINsight: Playing the Hand You're Dealt

While the preowned business jet market has improved, sellers still have to be very careful and thoughtful with their pricing strategy.
Training and Workforce

AOPA Raises $3.6M for You Can Fly Genav Program

While more than 3,800 donors raised $1.8M for AOPA's You Can Fly program, the Ray Foundation matched the donations to bring the total to $3.6M.
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck

The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Regulations and Government

Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget

The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

German MRO Expands to U.S.

Hamburg-based Vartan Aviation Group has added a new repair facility in Seattle.
Airlines

Air France-KLM In Talks with Air Europa to Extend JV Network

Search for new group CEO continues

Bombardier Bizjet Shipments Flat, Services Up in 1H

Business jet division revenues climbed $6 million year-over-year in the first half to $2.417 billion, buoyed by a $76 million rise in services income.
Regulations and Government

Groups Protest Push for Commercial UAS Ops Regulation

The groups fear the amendment would pave the way for thousands of state and local government to impose their own restrictions on commercial UAS ops.

Antonov Completes Record Consecutive An-225 Flights

Antonov Airlines delivered 12 generators from Chile to Bolivia.

WASP To Receive Top Honors at NBAA 2018

More than 1,100 WASP pilots flew more than 60 million miles in support of the Army Air Forces.
Safety

NTSB Using Drones In Investigations

Grand Canyon crash posed unique challenges.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Luminati: Perpetual Solar-powered Flight Possible

Applications for perpetually flying solar aircraft include global intelligence gathering and internet distribution.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Marines Bring Shadow Operations to an End

After a decade of often intensive operations with the Marines the RQ-7B Shadow has been retired in favor of the RQ-21A Blackjack
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Jay Evans To Retire from NBAA in January

Evans has dedicated 23 years of service to NBAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Weight Reduction and Engine Health Monitoring

Saving weight and keeping a close eye on engine parameters can save up to 4 percent in fuel burn per flight hour.
Airlines

IATA, CFM Reach Competition Settlement

Airline lobby group “hopeful” other OEMs will follow suit
FBOs

FAA OKs Avfuel's Online Fuel Safety Program

Part of the company's new Avfuel Training System, the new course will enable FBOs and operators to comply with the agency's fuel safety regulations.
Regulations and Government

EC Reiterates: ADS-B Deadlines 'Must Be Met'

GAMA praises the reaffirmation as the U.S. takes the same stance.