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Regulations and Government

CAACI Makes Annual EBACE Visit

They are on hand to discuss the benefits of their aircraft registry and tout a newly-formed special economic zone for aviation.
Charter & Fractional

Cannes Film Festival Provides Hefty Bizav Boost

UK-based Air Charter Service examined the numbers from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during last year's event and found surprising results.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Proposes H135 for U.S. Navy Trainer

The model is used by 13 other militaries worldwide.
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Safety

Drivania Offers Increased Safety for Bizav Passengers

By instilling its own security measures and partnering with flight planning companies, Drivania makes sure passengers are safely transported.
Aircraft

Air Italy Accepts First Boeing 737 Max

Delivery ceremony in Seattle marks start of fleet renewal
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Rotorcraft

Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech

Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed

Van Horn To Directly Sell B206L Composite Rotor Blades

Van Horn expects to begin offering direct sale of their 206L main rotor blades after FAA certification in July.
ATC

NATS Paves Way for Space-based ADS-B with Aireon Stake

Operational trials are anticipated in 2019 for spaced-based ADS-B traffic monitoring over the North Atlantic.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innov8 Taps Aero-Dienst as European Dealer

The Nuremburg-based Aero-Dienst will offer the company's full range of Cabinflex cabin control and entertainment products.

Educators Highlight Growing Mx Tech Shortage Concerns

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics stresses the need to make people aware of available training options.
FBOs

Chicago-area FBO Joins Signature Network

B. Coleman Aviation at Gary/Chicago International Airport is the latest addition to Signature's 200-plus FBO network.
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ATC

NATS Takes $69 Million Stake in Aireon

UK air navigation services provider becomes Aireon’s sixth shareholder
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Accidents

Windshield Failure in Sichuan Airlines A319 Injures Pilot

First officer partially sucked out of airplane
Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Makes First Cruise Flight

Achieves forward speed of 190 knots
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Aircraft

Jordan Displays New, Upgraded Aircraft at SOFEX Show

The country’s air force has bought Mil Mi-26 helicopters, Chinese CH-4 armed drones, and new trainers. Key upgrades were also shown.
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Aircraft

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Has a Few Things to Say about Embraer’s Legacy 500

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Has a Few Things to Say about Embraer’s Legacy 500
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Upgrades Warranty Claims Website

Providing a simple experience for customers, the website’s upgrades include improvements on claims processing and post-purchase support.
Airports

India To Take Long View Toward Airport Development

Needs infrastructure to accommodate 1 billion trips per year within 15 years
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier, LHT Dial In New CMS for Global 7000

The customer-controlled touch dial is part of the nice Touch CMS that was designed for the Global 7000
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Airports

NBAA Asks Judicial Panel To Void FAA's SMO Agreement

The deal allows the city to shorten the runway and provides the option to close the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) after 2028.
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Rotorcraft

Offshore Oil Chiefs Recommit To Helo Safety Initiatives

Leaders agree to push for “comprehensive implementation of safety priorities that will have the most potential to save lives in helicopter operations."
Regulations and Government

EASA Launches General Aviation Community Webpage

In addition to serving as a communications tool for operators, the dedicated page also has links to GA regulatory and policy issues.
Aircraft

WTO Ruling Calls on EU To Correct Airbus Subsidy ‘Errors’

Appeals body finds that Europe did not fully address improper loans for A350, A380
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Asset Insight Rolls Out Real-time Aircraft Valuation Tool

Valuation data and other information can be presented in graph and table formats for current, residual, orderly liquidation value, and maintenance events.
Airlines

Astral Aviation To Launch Africa’s First Cargo Drone Operation

Freight hauler targeting oil and gas, agricultural industries
FBOs

FBO Profile: Martha's Vineyard Airport

Things are heating up at the elite vacation destination, as it gears up for its peak traffic season.
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Rotorcraft

Doors-off Flights Back On, but with a Caveat

FAA Issues New Guidelines For The Shoe Selfie Set
Sustainability and Environment

Earth Air Pledges To Operate as Carbon-neutral Company

Earth Air seeks to offset Carbon emissions through reforestation efforts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation To Hold Maintenance Tech Career Fair

The MRO, which is holding the career fair at its Orlando, Florida facility, is looking to fill approximately 20 immediate job openings.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spectro Moves, Enlarges Swiss Lab Facility

The aircraft fluid and debris analyst's third laboratory can now offer the same portfolio of testing services available at its U.S. and the UK facilities.