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AirMap Partners with Switzerland's Skyguide for Drone UTM

The partnership with Skyguide enables AirMap to put in place by 2019 everything that would be required for a Swiss UTM system by 2021.
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Aircraft

KAI Aiming for Spanish and Greek Trainer Deals

Korean manufacturer is looking west for opportunities to sell its KT-1 turboprop trainer and the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Draft AC Addresses Part 135 Aircraft Inspections

The new document details what operators must validate in an inspection for the aircraft to be added to their AOC.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators

The agency seeks to understand how they are used, and how their operators would like to receive information on drone-related issues.
Engines

All New CFM Leaps Now Have CMC Coating Fix

CFM began delivering new Leap engines with the permanent CMC environmental-barrier coating fix in June
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Aircraft

New Air-ground Rocket For Russian Attack Aircraft

The S-8OFP is replacing the S-8 predecessor, but is still unguided.
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Avionics

ExecuJet Installs First JetWave Systems in Africa

The South African aviation services company is also among the first to offer "fly away" installations of the JetWave hardware on select aircraft platforms.
Aircraft

Greek Air Force Chooses Tecnam Primary Trainer

Twelve P2002 JFs will be operated at the air academy.
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Aircraft

Cutter Begins Pilatus Mx Ops at Denver Centennial

Its Denver location is equipped to serve the full line of Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-12 and PC-24.
Engines

Engine Core Included in Bird-ingestion Testing Proposal

The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.
Regulations and Government

SCOTUS Battle Fuels Fears of Further FAA Bill Delays

Washington lobbyists have been concerned about an apparent lack of momentum with the bill.
Airports

FAA Issues Latest Ruling on AOPA FBO Claims

While the agency largely dismissed the AOPA complaint against Key West International Airport, it did find a grant assurance violation.
Training and Workforce

SimCom Adds Cessna Citation Mustang Pilot Training

With the new sim up and running, the company is now offering initial, recurrent, and upgrade pilot training for the very light jet.
Security

DOT IG Raises Flag on DataComm Security Plan Delays

The OIG found that FAA is identifying but not yet mitigating weaknesses in DataComm security.
Airports

Florida's Boca Airport Sponsors School Supplies Drive

Boca Raton Airport along with its two FBOs, will be collecting back-to-school supplies for local children in need.
Aircraft

Airbus Selects A220 as New C Series Brand

Airbus-Bombardier joint venture wants at least half of 100- to 150-seat market.
Rotorcraft

EMS Helo Makes Night Emergency Landing In Chicago

Crew and Patient Survive
Engines

Nordam Halts PW800 Nacelle Production

The PW800 nacelle production suspension is due to a contract dispute between Nordam and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Boosts Effort toward ‘Indigenization’ of SSJ100

Funding injection part of 20-year program to reduce exposure to U.S. sanctions
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Rotorcraft

LCI Delivers Third AW169 to Elitaliana

Will Be Configured For EMS
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Plans SH09 Assembly in the U.S.

Swiss Company Establishes U.S. Subsidiary
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ATC

NBAA Hails FAA Collaboration on EGE Procedure

New procedure will not require prior authorization or training, nor will it require A-RNP capability.
Avionics

Bombardier Adds HUD/EVS Option for the Challenger 350

The HUD/EVS will further expand the avionics functionalities of the Pro Line 21-equipped super-midsize bizjet, which has a synthetic vision system.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Appeals Court Upholds FAA Amateur Drone Authority

Paves way for new registration and ID rules
Aircraft

Embraer To Retain Executive Jets Division

There is no plan to split off Embraer's Executive Jets division following the joint venture MOU between Embraer and Boeing.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Files Counterclaim to Encompass Complaint

Surf Air has responded to the lawsuit filed by Encompass Aviation, which alleges that Surf Air owes it $3.1 million.
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Aircraft

Airbus Sticks to 2018 Delivery Target Despite Sluggish First Half

CEO Enders acknowledges challenge of reaching 800 deliveries after the company delivered just 303 through June
Accidents

Accidents: July 2018

Preliminary and fatal reports
Aircraft

Carrier Delivery Version of the Osprey Tiltrotor Is Launched

Bell Boeing gets production funding for CMV-22B, as part of a third multi-year buy.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Alleges Illegal Charters by Hincojet

The FAA claims that The Hinman Co.'s flight operation Hincojet billed more than the allowable amount for Part 91 flights in its aircraft.
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