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NARA Makes Push for Increased Standardization, Ethics

The association is looking at a multi-pronged campaign to elevate awareness on the need for ethics and to standardize LOIs.
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Sustainability and Environment

Flying Turtles Head Back to the Wild

Several endangered sea turtles, rescued by general aviation aircraft flights last fall, will be released back into the wild this week in Georgia.
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Avionics

UTC/Collins Merger To Create 'Super Supplier'

Analyst Ronald Epstein notes that once merged, the new Collins Aerospace will account for 40 percent of the value of the C Series aircraft.
Airlines

White House Blasts China for Taiwan Demands of Airlines

People’s Republic retort calls for respect of its sovereignty
Avionics

Hilton Certified to AS9100 Standard

The company's EFB software has a market in GA, commercial, and military operators.
Avionics

GFC 600 Autopilot Approved in Baron 58, Cessna 340

Garmin plans to add more aircraft to the STC.
Avionics

TBM App Helps Owners Share Flight Data

The app is the first step in a line of developments from the company.
Avionics

Airspace Added To ForeFlight Profile View

ForeFlight Version 10 adds a host of new features to the popular moving-map electronic flight bag app.
Regulations and Government

San Marino Aircraft Registry Boon for Industry

The Italian principality offers an alternative for those not satisfied with other registries.
Rotorcraft

SureFly Makes First Flight

Hybrid eVTOL Plans To Offer Piston and Turbine Engine Choices
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

King Schools Offers App for Part 107 Course

More Than 3,000 Drone Pilots Trained
Airports

Martha's Vineyard Airport Readies for Runway Rehab

The $11.5 million renovation of the 5,500 foot main runway will kick off this fall and is expected to last neearly a year.

NATA Announces Industry Excellence Award Recipients

NATA has awarded multiple individuals for their contributions to the business aviation community.

LunaJets Named Best Employer 2018

LunaJets employs modern HR practices to promote a healthy work-life balance for employees.
Avionics

Webinar: What Happens After 2020? Datalink - Beyond ADS-B

ADS-B Webinar hosted by Aviation International News. All eyes are on NextGen avionics upgrades to meet the upcoming 2020 mandates in the U.S. and Europe.
Airlines

Norwegian Rebuffs IAG Buyout Offers

Principles believe offers undervalued the airline and its prospects
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's Flight Hours Soar 22%, Led by U.S. Demand

In the last 12 months, VistaJet has flown more chief executives and chairmen to more destinations than ever before, the company says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Strengthens Leadership Team

Company has taken a proactive approach in strengthening its leadership team to ensure its continued success in delivering industry-leading services.
Sustainability and Environment

Report Shows Synthetic Jet Fuel Emissions Benefits

While intended to reduce carbon dioixide emissions, the use of sustainable alternative jet fuels is shown to reduce other environmental pollutants as welll

UTC, Rockwell Collins Merger Gets EC Approval

The approval includes conditions that the companies divest overlapping actuator, pilot control, ice protection and oxygen systems businesses.
Accidents

NTSB: Southwest Airlines Followed Engine Inspection Protocol

Fractured blade in failed CFM56 underwent visual and fluorescent penetrant inspections during overhaul in 2012
Safety

Aviation Orgs Campaign for Increased Weather Info

FAA declined an appeal from 14 organizations to ease access to additional weather observation stations.
Accidents

Accidents: May 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Jumps Into UAS Training

Training Company To Offer Portfolio of Unmanned Courses
Aircraft

Germany's DLR Opts for Falcon 2000LX Flying Testbed

The advanced iSTAR Falcon 2000LX will be made available to international researchers and aircraft OEMs for testing new aircraft designs.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

London Bizav Purchasing Club Forms Preferred FBO Network

Through the free-to-join group, Convolus promises aircraft owners and operators discounts at member service providers in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Shine in NBAA Mx Conference Breakout Sessions

In a series of breakout sessions, conference attendees heard directly from companies such as Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Bombardier, and more.
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Aircraft

City of Albuquerque Serves Eviction Notice to One Aviation

The company must make arrangements to reimburse the city for back rent and prior default obligations by next Tuesday or vacate its facility.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Bizjet Unit Off To Good Start in 2018

Mix of business jets delivered in the first three months was more favorable compared with the same period last year.
Rotorcraft

UTAS Working with Army On Real-time HUMS

Will Benefit FVL, Possibly Legacy Fleet