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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Ramps Up Recruitment

West Star is hoping to fill more than 50 aircraft technician openings with skill levels from recent graduates to lead technicians.
Regulations and Government

GAMA, ADS Appeal to EC For Urgency on Brexit Talks

They warn that aircraft operations could be threatened without resolution of issues surrounding certification and maintenance.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Finds New Trent 1000 Durability ‘Issues’

Package B IPCs now subject to scrutiny
Regulations and Government

Australia Adds Aircraft for Single-pilot Rating

To obtain single-pilot approval, pilot candidates must complete special training and experience rules.
Aircraft

Massive Undertaking for North Korea’s Expedition to Singapore

Kim arrives safely on Air China 747-400 followed by Air Koryo Il-76 freighter carrying his limousine
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Wings Over the Rockies Opens Aviation Campus at KAPA

The Boeing Sky Aviation Gallery, which has been in the works for 10 years, offers a glimpse at the present and future of aviation.
Airlines

Government To Cede Minority Stake in Ethiopian Airlines

Africa’s most profitable airline up for partial privatization
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AsBAA Enhances Cooperation with Singapore’s CAAS

The group anticipates a compound growth rate of 4.5 percent over the next five years.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Huawei, Unifly Team on UTM

Companies' systems provide drone ID and traffic management
Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers First 505s Into China

The 505s will Fly tourism, medevac, and agriculture missions.
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Airlines

Flybe Says Stronger as Focused Regional Carrier

UK airline has refocused under new French leader and is confident of market position as regional connector.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering Opens Florida MRO with UPS as Launch Customer

New 173,500-sq-ft Florida facility can perform heavy and line maintenance, as well as modifications, on narrowbody and widebody jets.
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Airlines

UK Seeks Far-reaching Open Skies with EU Post-Brexit

Wish list includes seventh and ninth freedom rights

JetSmarter Provides Members with Private Suite Access

Members of JetSmarter will now be able to have complimentary access to The Private Suite at LAX.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream's Support Organization Gets New Name

The newly dubbed Customer Support organization puts focus "squarely where it should be," says the organization's president Derek Zimmerman.

Jet Midwest Expands into Corporate Aviation Sales

Jet Midwest has acquired nine business jets to support its new corporate aviation sales division.
Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Backs Airport Reimbursement for Trump Travel

The provision, similar to that in the House, would set aside up to $3.5 million for losses incurred during certain presidential TFRs.

JetSuiteX To Link Orange County, Las Vegas

JetSuiteX will begin service between Orange County and Las Vegas at the end of June.
Regulations and Government

Chao: ATC Proposal Will Come Back

The Transportation Secretary called the proposal to carve the ATC out of the FAA timely and reiterated it would make ATC operations more efficient.

Mark Whitson Starts Aviation Law Practice

Whitson has experience with aircraft buying, selling and leasing, government and commercial operational contracting, and more.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Validates Airport Navaids in Finland

Operations were conducted during normal airport hours.
Aircraft

Airbus and Bombardier Finalize C Series Deal

Deal announced last October now ratified by the companies and the partnership will enter into effect on July 1
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: DUIs and Substance Treatment

The FAA's HIMS program can assist private and corporate pilots, not just airline pilots.
Aircraft

Air Force Museum Unveils Restored Memphis Belle

The Belle is an American icon.
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ATC

FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Ops at JYO

Phase 3a of the program is set to begin June 25 and run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for about 30 days, NBAA told members.

Tecnam P2006T Offers New Sensor for Mapping Missions

A hybrid Leica sensor has been added to the low-cost surveillance aircraft
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Expands Turboprop Training

Company adding PC-12NG sim in Denver and Beechcraft King Air B200 with Garmin G1000NXi in Wichita.
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Approves $17.7B for FAA Budget

The budget total matches that approved by the House Appropriations Committee in May.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Canada Begins Huge BVLOS Flight Trial

Five Month UAS Campaign Will Cover 1,500 km
FBOs

Lynx To Acquire Napa Jet Center

Lynx and its parent company, Sterling Aviation Group, continue to actively seek FBO acquisitions in North America, it said.