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Customs Ends Landing Rights at Drummond Island Airport

Agency has determined that continuing to provide services on a callout basis for private aircraft is cost prohibitive.
Safety

Notice to Pilots: Remove Pitot Tube Covers before Flight

ATSB advises operators that use pitot probe covers to “ensure there are rigorous processes for confirming that covers are removed before flight.”
Safety

New Dassault Falcons Now Come with Aircare Med Services

Falcon operators taking delivery of new aircraft will receive a standard first aid kit, training, and access to a 24/7/365 telemedicine call center.
FBOs

GWBAA Golf Tournament To Benefit CAN, Aero Club Efforts

Along with preparing for the tournament, GWBAA added two new members to its board – Jamie Wilson with FBO Partners and Scott White with StandardAero.
Accidents

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.
Fuel

Industry To Tackle Fuel Contamination Problem

NBAA joins with industry leaders to shine a light on this potential threat.
Aircraft

Spike Aims for Stage 5-compliant Supersonic Bizjet

Promises to minimize emissions, maximize fuel efficiency, and economy of its S-512 design.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream, Nordam Reach Deal on PW800 Nacelles

The agreement, to sell Nordam's interest in the nacelle program to Gulfstream, would allow production to resume and Nordam to file reorganization plan.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Unveils Upgraded "Havoc" and "Halo"

New versions of the Mi-26 heavylift helicopter and the heavily armed Mi-28 attack helicopter have appeared for the first time in Russia.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Aircraft

Singapore Officially Unveils A330 MRTT

Having been in-country for two weeks, Singapore's first Airbus A330 MRTT was formally unveiled at the RSAF Day parade
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Charter & Fractional

UTAir Losses from Helicopter Operations Continue

Company Expanding Fleet, Flight Hours
Safety

Torqued: Airport Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Aviation safety and security require it.
Avionics

Product Support Survey, Part 2: Avionics

Garmin leads the flight deck manufacturers with GoGo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct tied in the cabin electronics category.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Lands Stingray

Boeing has won the competition to build the first unmanned aircraft to operate within the U.S. Navy's carrier air wings.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Heaven Expands Options for MRO Network

Under a premium subscription, operators can submit multiple requests and they are also able to include a flight plan with their requests.
Aircraft

African Air Charter Outfit Adds Airvan 10 To Fleet

The charter operator already has five eight-seat Airvan 8 piston singles in its fleet.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet It To Offer HondaJet Shares in Eastern U.S.

The program opened its orderbook for share sales on August 30.
Aircraft

Navy Builds Up to F-35C IOT&E; First Turkish F-35 Pilot Flies

Navy F-35Cs have operated as part of a regular air wing for the first time as the aircraft approaches a crucial operational test and evaluation milestone
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Aircraft

VREF Signs as Partner for air.one Aircraft Marketplace

Aircraft brokers, buyer’s agents, and private buyers can now purchase a VREF Verified Report for an aircraft directly from its air.one listing.
Rotorcraft

Indian Navy Receives Approval for New Helicopters

After a long saga, the Indian Navy has been granted approval to buy the Sikorsky MH-60R through FMS channels, as well as a new utility helicopter
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Praises IRS Bonus Depreciation Proposal

The IRS clarification of previously used enables property to still qualify in cases of incidental uses, such as a demonstration flight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Nevada Expands Huntsville Mx Facility

this will be its second modifications facility in the area, adding 60,794 sq ft of hangar space—enough to house up to seven Beechcraft King Airs.
Regulations and Government

ARSA Seeks Ombudsman Review of FAA ICA Enforcements

ARSA accuses the FAA of being more aggressive toward enforcement of repair station ICA rules than those that apply to manufacturers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Adds Slate of Approvals in Singapore

The approvals enable the Singapore center to support aircraft registered in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, and the U.S.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Constant Exceeds 20 MicroShield Applications in Bizjets

Product kills 99.99 percent of pathogens on treated surfaces for one year.
Safety

APS Adds High-altitude Recurrent Upset Training

Program for pilots is a concentrated day of on-aircraft UPRT that “reinvigorates initial training competencies and updates skills."
Airlines

UK Further Eases In-cabin Laptop Ban

Cairo airport no longer subject to restrictions
Charter & Fractional

Coleman Jet To Operate CB SkyShare Fleet

Launched last year, CB SkyShare offers shares in a fleet of Pilatus PC-12s, Citation CJ2s, and Gulfstream G200s.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Is History Repeating Itself on FAA Bill?

The same issues held up reauthorization, similar concessions were made to move long-term bills, yet delays persisted.