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With Collins Merger Ahead, UTC Eyes Future of Portfolio

UTC leadership looking at all options for the corporation, including splitting into three organizations, further acquisitions, or divistitures.
Aircraft

EPS Continues To Make Progress on Aero Diesel

Predicts 30-50% Better Economy Than Avgas Engines

Midterm Elections To Come into Focus During BACE

Begala and Schlapp are expected to provide "contrasting and colorful insights" just ahead of the November 6 elections.

Wipaire Delivers 100th Set of Floats to MAF

Mission Aviation received Wipaire’s 100th set of Wipline 8750 floats.
Training and Workforce

SunFlyer Electric Trainer Pitched as Pilot-shortage Solution

Aircraft Lands Large Order At Oshkosh
Aircraft

Blackhawk Expands XP67A to King Air 300s

345 Knot Cruise Speed Expected From Engine Upgrade
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Engines

Phillips 66 Teams With Afton on Unleaded Avgas

UL100 avgas contains no lead and so far is proving effective for anti-detonation properties in high-compression piston aero engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Superior Extends Cylinder Warranty

Superior Air Parts's new warranty lasts for 37 months, and is retroactive to cylinders bought after Jan. 1, 2018.
Training and Workforce

Redbird Previews New Sim Motion System

Redbird's new six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) simulator motion platform was designed by the company's Redbird Alpha advanced development division.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Emphasizes Need for Senate To Act on FAA Bill

The lawmaker, who is to retire at the end of the year, gave what may be his final address before the Aero Club of Washington as House T&I Committee chair.
Avionics

Avidyne Gets FAA Nod for IFD550/540 Upgrade on CJs

The upgrade, which provides a hybrid-touch FMS, also offers compliance with ADS-B Out.
Sustainability and Environment

Sea Turtle Rescue Charity Makes Oshkosh Debut

General/business aviation charity Turtles Fly Too is looking for volunteer pilots and aircraft owners to help transport some aquatic hitchhikers.
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Astronics Max-Viz Offers EVS Pricing Promotion

Astronics Max-Vis EVS units will be offered at discounted pricing during AirVenture.

AEA To Help Owners Meet ADS-B Mandate with Cash Awards

The AEA will award $1,000 each to five aircraft owners to help their aircraft become compliant.

Lee Aerospace Introduces CoolView Technology

CoolView window replacements provide cooler cabins for King Air and Hawker 125s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Expands Distribution Agreement with Desser

At EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh this week, Boeing announced that its subsidiary Aviall will distribute aircraft tires and tubes from Desser Holdings LLC.

WomenVenture Celebrates 11th Anniversary at AirVenture

The organization, which is a partnership between EAA and Women in Aviation International, has events planned during AirVenture from July 23 to July 29.
Aircraft

Switchblade Flying Car To Fly Soon

More Than 650 Reservations For The $140,000 Kit Plane
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Regulations and Government

FAA Exemption Clears Way for Human External Cargo Ops

FAA asked primarily MD 500/Hughes 369 operators to cease HEC ops after determining that the cargo hooks used were not certified for such operations.
Aircraft

Quest Aircraft Names African Kodiak Dealer

South Africa-based NAC was tapped as the airframer's sales agent in southern and eastern Africa.
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CubCrafters Displays New Variants at AirVenture

The EX-3 and FX-3 Carbon Cub variants will be on display at the company’s exhibit.
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Aviaâ Adds hullo Aircrew to Growing Supplier List

Under the agreement, Aviaâ members have around-the-clock access to a dedicated hullo Aircrew client manager to assist with crewing issues.
Engines

Nordam's U.S. Divisions File for Ch. 11 Reorganization

Nordam says move is result of contractual dispute with Pratt & Whitney Canada; P&WC says it offered Nordam assistance to prevent bankruptcy filing.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: SEC Fine Highlights Bizav Perk Disclosures Regs

SEC assessed a $1.75 million fine against Dow Chemical for failure to properly disclose perquisites, include CEO personal use of aircraft.

EAA and JSfirm To Host Week-Long Job Fair

The third annual job fair will feature more than 30 companies seeking job candidates.
Charter & Fractional

Sun Air Stays Put at Van Nuys Airport

The Camarillo, California-based charter and management provider has inked a deal that will keep it at the airport through 2030.

Redbird Announces Trade in, Trade Up Program

Redbird will accept older simulators to be traded in for new Redbird devices.

Frasca Debuts Reconfigurable Training Device

Frasca will unveil its advanced aviation training device on July 23 at EAA AirVenture.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins To Offer Iridium Certus Connectivity

Flight trials are anticipated later this year with introduction of the Certus services in 2019.
Airlines

Korea Aims To Halt LCC Propagation

Authorities to limit number of budget carriers to seven