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ATC

NBAA Hails FAA Collaboration on EGE Procedure

New procedure will not require prior authorization or training, nor will it require A-RNP capability.
Rotorcraft

Kopter Plans SH09 Assembly in the U.S.

Swiss Company Establishes U.S. Subsidiary
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Rotorcraft

LCI Delivers Third AW169 to Elitaliana

Will Be Configured For EMS
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Aircraft

Kremlin Boosts Effort toward ‘Indigenization’ of SSJ100

Funding injection part of 20-year program to reduce exposure to U.S. sanctions
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Engines

Nordam Halts PW800 Nacelle Production

The PW800 nacelle production suspension is due to a contract dispute between Nordam and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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Rotorcraft

EMS Helo Makes Night Emergency Landing In Chicago

Crew and Patient Survive
Aircraft

Airbus Sticks to 2018 Delivery Target Despite Sluggish First Half

CEO Enders acknowledges challenge of reaching 800 deliveries after the company delivered just 303 through June

PrimeFlight Enters GA Services Arena

The Houston-based company, known for commerical aircraft servicing, has purchased a general aviation-focused firm.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Files Counterclaim to Encompass Complaint

Surf Air has responded to the lawsuit filed by Encompass Aviation, which alleges that Surf Air owes it $3.1 million.
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Aircraft

Embraer To Retain Executive Jets Division

There is no plan to split off Embraer's Executive Jets division following the joint venture MOU between Embraer and Boeing.

AINsight: Curveballs Can Tank a Deal

Accurate information is essential to ensure client confidence, says one broker.
Rotorcraft

Fatigue Fracture Blamed in Fatal EC225 Crash in Norway

Gear Failure Caused Main Rotor Separation In Flight
Accidents

First Half U.S. Turbine Accident Fatalities Decline

The U.S. bizjet fleet saw just one fatal accident through the first six months of 2018..
Aircraft

Boeing and Embraer Agree to $4.75 Billion Commercial JV

Companies expect to close deal by end of 2019
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Regulations and Government

FAA Alleges Illegal Charters by Hincojet

The FAA claims that The Hinman Co.'s flight operation Hincojet billed more than the allowable amount for Part 91 flights in its aircraft.
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Aircraft

Carrier Delivery Version of the Osprey Tiltrotor Is Launched

Bell Boeing gets production funding for CMV-22B, as part of a third multi-year buy.
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Accidents

Accidents: July 2018

Preliminary and fatal reports
Safety

SGS Adds IS-BAO Audits to Its Line-up

The global aviation safety company now has IS-BAO auditors based in the U.S. and Canada.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider Surpasses First-year Goals

Launched last October, the maintenance-focused webportal now has nearly 300 registered corporate aircraft.
Accidents

Crash Ends USAF Flying Evaluation of Light Attack Aircraft

An Embraer Super Tucano and one of two crew were lost.
Airports

Conn. Airport Shuts for Month-long Runway Work

General Aviation-only Waterbury-Oxford will reopen on August 5, at the completion of a $32 million runway rehab.
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Aircraft

Another Chinese UCAV Is Revealed

The YaoYing II is an armed version of a drone that first flew in 2016.
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Engines

CFM Confident Leap Production Can Catch Up Soon

LEAP deliveries are four weeks behind schedule but the lag is lessening every month, and could be gone by year-end.
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People in Aviation: July 2018

People in Aviation: July 2018
Regulations and Government

Former FAA-designated Representative Sentenced for Fraud

The former designated airworthiness representative plead guilty to charges that he "rubber stamped" aircraft part inspection forms.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards King Air 350ER Performance Upgrade STC

The Blackhawk XP67A Engine upgrade will boost the turboprop twin to a maximum allowable takeoff weight of up to 17,500 pounds.
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StandardAero Receives EASA Certification for CRFT

StandardAero recently received EASA certification for its retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tank system for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 series.
FBOs

ExecuJet Adds To African FBO Network

The global aviation services provider will open a new FBO in the Seychelles on August 1.
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Charter & Fractional

NATA Sees More Enforcement on Illegal Charter Ahead

NATA said the latest FAA proposed enforcement action brings to light ramifications of illegal charter activity.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers First H145s To Swiss Rega

Will Replace Existing EC145 Fleet
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