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Safety

NTSB Continues Spotlight on Loss of Control

Speaking at an NTSB roundtable, aerobatic champ Patty Wagstaff stressed that a person does not to be a professional pilot to be professional.
Rotorcraft

Russians To Build Light Single Helo Prototype in 2019

Plans To Sell Uo To 700 Annually By 2030
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Safety Alliance Hosts Safety Standdown

Pilots, maintainers, and managers discussed currents trends and challenges in helicopter safety.
Airlines

European Commission Warns of Effects of UK’s Exit from EASA

Absent a deal, British aerospace, airlines and crew set to lose EU safety certificates
Aircraft

Airbus A350-900 ULR Flies for First Time

9,700-nm-range widebody scheduled to enter service with Singapore Airlines by year-end
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Maintenance and Modifications

Deer Jet Signs 3-Year Contract for Honeywell Services

Deer Jet enrolled 12 of its Gulfstreams in the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan and nine aircraft into the Honeywell Mechanical Program.
Rotorcraft

Online Helo Booking Service Launches In UK

Flyt Looking To Fill Empty Charter Seats
Aircraft

HondaJet Debuts in Central Europe

Polish vodka distiller Chopin Vodka took delivery of the first Central Europe-based HondaJet.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Expands in U.S. and Europe, Adds Global Membership

This opens up approximately 20 new destinations for Surf Air members in Europe and across the Eastern U.S.
FBOs

AOPA Releases 'Airport Watch List'

The organization is targeting airports served by just one FBO.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Named Pilatus Service Center for Southwest U.S.

Tempus Aircraft, which previously held this position with Pilatus, is currently under receivership.
Avionics

U.S. Government Warns of Russian Cyber Activity Targeting Aviation Sector

Much of aviation infrastructure presents a soft target for malicious actors.
Accidents

FAA Issues Emergency AD on CFM56 Turbofans

Airworthiness directive to mandate ultrasound inspections of engine type involved in uncontained failure aboard Southwest Airlines 737
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Rotorcraft

EASA Approves Safran Ardiden 3C

Engine To Power Avicopter AC352
Rotorcraft

AHS Rebrands as Vertical Flight Society

Reflects Growth Of VTOL Technology
FBOs

Million Air Unveils New Central New York FBO

Million Air Syracuse represents the chain's 31st location, and the 13th for its largest franchisee Freeman Holdings Group.
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Charter & Fractional

AARP Opposes Age 65 Retirement for Charter/Frax Pilots

Pilots should be judged on the basis of their individual ability, flying skills, and their health," it said.
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AINsight: China's Great Potential for Bizav

Nowhere has the attention of business industry leaders been more geographically focused than on developing growth opportunities in China.
Aircraft

F-35 Program Completes Last Developmental Test Flight

There have been no serious mishaps—except for the cost.
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Safety

FAA AD Targets HondaJet Brake System

Directive prompted “by reports of unannunciated asymmetric braking during ground operations and landing deceleration.”
FBOs

Atlantic Unveils New Salt Lake City FBO Complex

The new terminal and hangars are part of the company's nearly $30 delelopment at the Utah airport.
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Accidents

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio
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Aircraft

Flying the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet

Flying the Gulfstream G650ER Business Jet
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Maintenance and Modifications

Helisota To Promote ASA's SAM 11

The MRO service provider signed a cooperation agreement with Airline Software Applications ApS to promote its CAMO and MRO IT solution SAM 11.
Regulations and Government

FAA Bill Poised To Reach Floor Next Week

The Rules Committee is expected to set the parameters for a vote next week, but a last minute managers amendment could dramatically increase jet fuel tax.
Aircraft

Citation Latitude Marks ABACE Debut, China Service Entry

Aircraft manufacturer recently delivered the first two Latitudes into China to Emper General Aviation in Suzhou for its air charter operation.
Aircraft

Embraer Offering Retrofit Divan for Phenom 300s

The divan is positioned at the front of the cabin facing the entrance and the refreshment center.
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Aircraft

Flight-test C-130 Will Have Multiple Gremlins

But these are small UAVs designed by Dynetics for DARPA, that the C-130 will launch and recover.
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Avionics

BendixKing Unveils AeroVue Touch PFD at Aero 2018

STC’d follow-on to experimental touchscreen panel features near-4K display resolution.
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Aircraft

Dassault Reports Rafale Progress in India

But the French company’s local partner is in legal and financial trouble.
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