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Republic of Korea's First MRTT Arrives in Country

South Korea has received the first of four A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports, which will now undergo acceptance testing in country.
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Aircraft

Will Automation Eventually Replace Pilots?

Technology in development could lead to fully automated aircraft over the next decade.
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Regulations and Government

Changes Coming for U.S. Aircraft Registry

The recently passed FAA bill will will cause more immediate changes, while results of ongoing DOT IG and GAO audits will lead to more later on.
Airlines

Flybe Puts Itself Up for Sale

UK-based regional airline Flybe continues to suffer from softening market growth, high fuel costs, and a weak pound.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Won't 'Relinquish' Top-of-market Position

Mark Burns, president and CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace, said his company won't allow the new Global 7500 bizjet to overtake its top-of-the-market position.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

UTC: Collins Merger Still on Track for China OK

UTC chair Greg Hayes does not believe heightened tensions between U.S. and China is affecting approvals.
Accidents

Crashed AW169 Failed To Respond To Pedal Inputs

UK's AAIB released the preliminary report on the AW169 crash.
Aircraft

Air Force Board Issues Findings into WC-130H Crash

The board concludes that the fatal crash of a Puerto Rican ANG WC-130H was the result of a failure to sufficiently respond to an engine failure.
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Airlines

Higher Fuel Prices Wipe Out U.S. Airlines' Revenue Gains

Cost increases outpaced revenues, depressing the nine A4A passenger carriers’ combined nine-month operating profit by $4.1 billion.
Rotorcraft

Helos Attacking California Fires

At least 43 helicopter crews have been flying on the fires ravaging California.
Aircraft

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods
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Rotorcraft

China’s Z-10ME Showcased with Increased Capabilities

The enhanced Z-10ME with anti-submarine and special forces capabilities was showcased at Airshow China in Zhuhai in October.
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Accidents

Boeing Guidance on 737 Max Stall Protection System Under Fire

The company’s training material did not include information on the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system.
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Regulations and Government

Philippines To Develop Regulations for General Aviation

The industry is "self managing," and the aviation authority believes federal oversight will boost aviation in the region.
Safety

Data-sharing Leader Shahidi To Take Helm at FSF

Shahidi will become president and CEO of FSF in January, while current chief Beatty assists through the leadership transition.
Aircraft

FTC-2000G Multirole Fighter Debuts at Airshow China 2018

China’s developmental FTC-2000G fighter made its show debut in Zhuhai in October, appearing in PLAAF colors.
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Airlines

Oman Air Writing Latest Chapter in Gulf Growth Story

The national carrier of Oman sees the new airport in Muscat as a key vehicle for its expansion.
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FBOs

Louisiana FBO Is Newest Avfuel Dealer

Tubreaux Aviation Services, based at Shreveport Downtown Airport now offers Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip points.
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Avionics

Gulfstream First to Certify EFVS Landing System

Gulfstream's EFVS Landing System allows pilots to land using no natural vision to view the runway.
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Airlines

Icelandair-Wow Marriage To Challenge Conventional Wisdom

A leading industry analyst warns of the challenges of operating as a stand-alone, long-haul LCC.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerotex Earns STCs for Bell Cabin Interior Kit

The wall blanket provides thermal insulation and sound reduction at a fraction of the weight of the standard cabin plastics.
Avionics

DC Aviation Becomes Rockwell Collins Authorized Dealer

The move gives Germany's largest aviation services provider access to Rockwell Collins' full line up of cabin and avionics solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications

King Aerospace Sees Record Growth, Jump in BBJ Business

Earnings are up 30 percent at King Aerospace, which has seven Boeing jets currently undergoing a range of work.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Selling 22 AW169Ms To Italy's Guardia

Deal Valued At $315.5 Million
Regulations and Government

EASA Commits To ‘Better, Cheaper, and Safer’ GA

Panel discussions focused on the latest innovations, as well as how to develop more affordable modern aircraft and share the airspace of the future.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EU Challenges Isle of Man’s VAT Regime for Bizjets

Infringement procedure follows last year’s "Paradise Paper" leaks.
Safety

Sumwalt Sees Growing Data Role for NTSB

The NTSB is trying to "get more savvy" on data to help improve aviation safety.
Aircraft

ATR 42-600 Finishes China Demo Tour

The ATR 42-600 demonstrated its high-altitude capability in mountainous southwest China.
Safety

Santa Monica Moves To Destroy SMO Runway Safety Areas

City council member, noting that SMO supporters are not going get their airport back, pushed for bids to remove "excess" space within runway safety areas.
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FBOs

Seattle-area FBO Introduces New Facility

Tacoma Narrows Aviation has added a new terminal and additional hangar to its complex at TIW.
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