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Regulations and Government

Prolonged Shutdown Affecting Training, Flight Permits

Full ramifications were not immediately felt given the timing of the shutdown, but some operators are already encountering issues.
Rotorcraft

Spain Signs Deals To Double NH90 Fleet and Upgrade Chinooks

Spain is expanding its rotary-wing force through deals to buy NH90s in both transport and maritime versions, and to upgrade its Chinooks
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Airlines

Ailing Indian Airlines Get Relief from Gagan Delay

The subcontinent extends the deadline for implementation of its satellite-based augmentation system until June 2020.
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Airports

FAA Withholds Funding for Norwood Airport over FBO Spat

The FAA's New England Region is withholding future discretionary funding for Norwood Airport until it corrects federal grant assurance violations.
Aircraft

Saab Flies Second GlobalEye, Revises Gripen E Production

Saab has achieved a significant milestone in the GlobalEye program for the UAE with the first flight of the second aircraft
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly CEO Sees Regulatory Challenges in 2019

Brexit's effect on European private jet operators looms large, PrivateFy CEO says.
Avionics

FAA Awards Next-gen WAAS Contract to NovAtel

Through a new FAA contract, NovAtel will deliver 40 next-gen ground uplink stations to upgrade the WAAS network.
Airports

U.S. Military To Replace California Airport Runway

As part of a training exercise, the Department of Defense is sending in the Marines and Navy to rebuild the strip at Catalina Island's Airport in the Sky.
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Airlines

Ryanair UK Secures AOC, Safeguarding Its Post-Brexit Network

The Irish low-cost carrier’s 2018 passenger growth slows while new cabin strikes loom.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Joins DASSP Program, Helps Local Kids

Fort Worth Meacham International's American Aero FTW is the latest gateway to be approved for TSA access to Reagan National
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Accidents

Accidents: January 2019

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Aircraft

U.S. Interest Grows as More J-20 Details Emerge

China's enigmatic J-20 stealthy fighter is now in limited PLAAF service as details regrading weapons and refueling capability are released
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Airports

FAA Airport Construction Standards Get an Update

A new document updates the FAA recommended standard specifications related to materials and methods used for construction on airports.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Takes Stake in China Southern

The Gulf airline’s latest acquisition spreads its influence into the world’s fastest-growing market.
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Rotorcraft

Dart Adds EASA To List of Bell 505 EFS Approvals

The system, the first of its kind, is incorporates a six-pod, tri-bag design to provide greater stability without impeding egress
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Maintenance and Modifications

A&P Pipeline Improving but Not Fast Enough

Aviation Technician Education Council says a nation-wide effort led by industry is needed to help fill the widening gap of techs and A&Ps.
Airports

Malaysia Restricts Airspace Near Seletar ILS Path

Malaysia has permanently restricted airspace over Pasir Gudang, Johor, near the ILS approach path of Singapore Seletar Airport.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Is First G500 International Customer

Qatar Executive took delivery of two Gulfstream G500s just before 2018 ended, making the charter firm the first international customer for the new jet.
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Avionics

ADS-B Installs Drive Higher Avionics Shop Rates in 2019

AEA's South Pacific region was the only exception, with shop rates edging slightly lower than a year ago.
Accidents

EASA Confirms Sharp Increase In 2018 Airliner Fatalities

Last year the airline industry recorded the most number of deaths since 2015.
Accidents

Chinese Entrepreneur Dies in Atlanta Crash

The crash remains under investigation.
Aircraft

SCAC Introduces ‘Electronic Passport’ for SSJ100

The Russian manufacturer expects the proprietary software package to ease maintenance burdens and re-marketing efforts.
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Regulations and Government

ADS-B Out Eliminates RVSM Application Process

Final rule takes effect on January 22.
Avionics

King Aerospace Aviation Services Prides Itself on its Company Culture

King Aerospace Aviation Services Prides Itself on its Company Culture
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Accidents

AW139 Crashes After Hitting Zipline in UAE, Crew Killed

A SAR AW139 crashed after hitting a zipline on the UAE's highest peak enroute to pick up an injured patient.
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FBOs

Aviation 20 Group Approaches Fourth Decade

The group of independent FBOs offers its members a trove of experienced owners to bounce ideas off, help solve problems, and critque their faciliies.
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Rotorcraft

SB>1 Defiant Breaks Cover

The Sikorsky-Boeing team developing the Defiant tactical/utility transport compound helicopter demonstrator has unveiled the prototype
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Leonardo To Deliver IRST Systems for Far East UAV Integration

Leonardo has developed considerable expertise in the field of infrared search and track systems for fighters, which is now being extended to UAVs
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FBOs

Block Island Airport Hoping To Attract Service Provider

Rhode Island Airport Corporation issued an RFP but an initial meeting showed no early interest in what would amount to a seasonal business.
Aircraft

Bombardier Caps Year with Order for Four Global 6000s

Bombardier valued the transaction at $310 million based on list prices and an accompanying contract for services.