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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MQ-8C Cleared for Operations

The Bell 407-based unmanned air system is now ready to begin training crews for fleet operations
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Training and Workforce

Vietnam's Vingroup and CAE Enter Training Pact

Vingroup launches two aviation schools with CAE ahead of the planned establishment of an airline unit.
Maintenance and Modifications

FTC To Hold Repair Restriction Workshop

The free event, while not aviation specific, looks to examine ways in which manufacturers seek to limit third-party repairs in various industries.
Accidents

Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents

USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.
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Aircraft

Elit’Avia Bolsters Charter Flight Risk Assessments

Osprey Flight Solutions system to aid Elit’Avia in evaluating the general aviation security environment.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Aircraft Rebrands MRJ as SpaceJet

Mitsubishi Aircraft Rebrands MRJ as SpaceJet
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Rotorcraft

Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts

Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
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Airlines

Chinese LCCs Hope for More Favorable Business Conditions

The promise of fewer structural barriers in China ushers in several proposals for new low-cost carriers.
Airlines

Summit Seeks Solutions for Drone Disruption

The Drone Disruption Summit in October 2019 will address the costly disruption caused by drone near-misses and airport incursions.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helo Lessor LCI Secures $75 Million in More Financing

Helicopter lessor LCI has secured $75 million from an investor consortium.
Regulations and Government

Call Direct for IFR Clearances from Non-tower Airports

To obtain IFR clearances at non-tower airports, pilots need to call the overlying ARTCC or approach control facility and not Leidos Flight Service.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 5500 Bound for U.S. West Coast

The order comes as Bombardier approaches service entry for its newest members of the Global family later this year.
ATC

Aireon's Free Aircraft Emergency Location Service Goes Live

While Alert is directed mainly at the commercial-aviation sector, bizav organizations are “more than welcome” to register for the service, said Aireon.
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Airlines

France Reveals Plans To Introduce an Eco Tax on Flights

The new levy will come into force in 2020 and will range from €1.5 per ticket in economy to €18 in business class.
Airlines

Flyadeal Confirms Cancellation of 737 Maxs

The Saudi airline has placed an order for 30 A320neos but declined to comment on the role—if any—the grounding of the Max played.
Safety

ERAU Earns IS-BAO Stage III

The aeronautical university is the first educational facility to earn the highest level of the voluntary safety managemeny system-based program.
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Aircraft

Planet Nine Takes Fifth Jet, Marks First Anniversary

The Van Nuys, California-based company finds early success in charters with ultra-long-range jets.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Mi-38 Completes High/Hot, IFR Testing

Russian Helicopters seeks to expand performance envelope of the Mi-38 twin.
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Avionics

Aspen Evolution Max Displays STC’d

Aspen Avionics offers a variety of configurations of its new Max displays for upgrades to aircraft equipped with standard instruments.
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Avionics

GE, Lufthansa Systems Sync FMS with EFB

Airlines can now share information between GE FMSs and Lufthansa Systems' Lido EFB applications.
FBOs

Indian Operator Achieves IS-BAH 3 Registration

SRC Aviation is the first outside the U.S. is the first to achieve such recognition.
Aircraft

Embraer E195-E2 Launches Asia Demo Tour in China

The Brazilian manufacturer considers Asia-Pacific the most promising market for its largest airplane.
Airlines

British Airways Faces Record £183 Million Fine over Data Breach

The UK data protection authority faults the British flag carrier for "poor" security arrangements.
Airlines

EVA Cabin Crew Return to Work

Flight attendants union reaches an agreement with EVA management, ending the longest strike in Taiwanese aviation history.
Airports

Florida Airport, Tenants Team Up To Help Local Students

Once again the Boca Raton Airport Authority has launched its annual school supply drive to help needy children.
Aircraft

IADA Issues Call For Dealer Applications

Aircraft dealer's group will accept applications through July 31.
Regulations and Government

EASA Approves Tamarack Fixes To Lift Atlas Emergency AD

The company hopes the FAA will also approve two previously issued service bulletins to return U.S. jets fitted with Tamarack’s active winglets to service.
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Airports

Runway Removal To Commence at SMO

The project will irrevokeably reduce the length of the airport's Runway to 3,500 feet.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Limits Certain Collins TCAS Use

The FAA is advising against using the DELETE selection for waypoints.
Regulations and Government

EBAA: Russian Rule for Business Aircraft Lacks Clarity

The regulation calls for non-Russian certified business aircraft to receive government approval and to receive no objections from airlines.