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Accidents

Boeing 737 Crash in Cuba Kills 110

Three survivors pulled from wreckage outside Havana
Regulations and Government

New U.S. Sanctions Pose Dilemma for India’s Defense

A Congressional edict targeting Russia as well as Iran and North Korea could force India to choose.
Airlines

Silkair To Merge With Singapore Airlines

Boeing 737 cabin upgrade to herald combination in 2020
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Regulations and Government

DOT Watchdog To Review ADS-B, NextGen Equipage

The House aviation subcommittee requested the DOT OIG audit, concerned that only a small fraction of operators are prepared for the mandate.
Aircraft

Spike: Supersonic Market To Draw 13M Pax by 2025

Spike believes supersonic travel will move beyond wealthy travelers to anyone needing to get to long-haul destinations faster.
Airports

Fuel Facility Completed at New Russian AIrport

Ahead of next month's World Cup Tournament, Platov International Airport near Rostov-on-Don now has a state-of-the-art fuel facility.
Charter & Fractional

OJets' Growth, Elit’Avia Integration Progress On Plan

Acquisition is not only accelerating OJets’ growth but providing an anchor in the European aircraft management, charter, and aviaton services market.
Maintenance and Modifications

Horix Aerospace Makes EBACE Debut

Based In Quartino, the Swiss company will display its product line of spare parts, aerostructures, wiring harness, maintenance special tools, and more.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Proposes H135 for U.S. Navy Trainer

The model is used by 13 other militaries worldwide.
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Charter & Fractional

Cannes Film Festival Provides Hefty Bizav Boost

UK-based Air Charter Service examined the numbers from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during last year's event and found surprising results.
Regulations and Government

CAACI Makes Annual EBACE Visit

They are on hand to discuss the benefits of their aircraft registry and tout a newly-formed special economic zone for aviation.
Aircraft

After 50 Years, Boeing’s Chinook Sales Appeal Is Undiminished

Germany and Israel are being courted, Spain is buying again, and so could the UK.
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Airlines

Brexit Starts To Ring Alarm Bells for UK Aviation Sector

Aviation lawyers say delays in clarifying what Brexit will mean, with the deadline looming, could cause chaos for UK aviation.
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Set To Move on Homendy Nomination for NTSB

If confirmed, Homendy would bring expertise in rail and pipeline safety to the NTSB.
Avionics

APiJET Completes Icelandair Data Service Deployment

First applications appear on Boeing 757s and 767s
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Avionics

American Airlines To Equip A321s with ACSS’s ADS-B In

Installation to support ACSS/FAA agreement to implement SafeRoute suite in U.S. airspace
Regulations and Government

FAA Rulemakings Will Pave Way for New Supersonic Era

The FAA hopes to issue a proposed rule on supersonic noise certification regulations and a second on special issuance requirements in 2019.
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Regulations and Government

Australia PBCS Authorization Takes Effect

Performance-based communication and surveillance (PBCS) permits flights along the most efficient routes and flight levels.
Rotorcraft

Curti Unveils Zefhir Helicopter

Curti unveiled its Zefhir Helicopter at last month's Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
Avionics

Satellite Data Unit STC'd for Gulfstream G450, G550

DL150 combines many capabilities, including datalink com for FANS 1/A+ installations, air traffic services notification, and ACARS and CPDLC messaging.
Aircraft

One Aviation Makes Appeal To Stay at ABQ

Citing new investors and ongoing restructuring, One Aviation promised this week to immediately pay all back rent if allowed to maintain a presence at ABQ
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Aircraft

Jordan Displays New, Upgraded Aircraft at SOFEX Show

The country’s air force has bought Mil Mi-26 helicopters, Chinese CH-4 armed drones, and new trainers. Key upgrades were also shown.
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Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Makes First Cruise Flight

Achieves forward speed of 190 knots
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Accidents

Windshield Failure in Sichuan Airlines A319 Injures Pilot

First officer partially sucked out of airplane
ATC

NATS Takes $69 Million Stake in Aireon

UK air navigation services provider becomes Aireon’s sixth shareholder
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FBOs

Chicago-area FBO Joins Signature Network

B. Coleman Aviation at Gary/Chicago International Airport is the latest addition to Signature's 200-plus FBO network.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innov8 Taps Aero-Dienst as European Dealer

The Nuremburg-based Aero-Dienst will offer the company's full range of Cabinflex cabin control and entertainment products.
ATC

NATS Paves Way for Space-based ADS-B with Aireon Stake

Operational trials are anticipated in 2019 for spaced-based ADS-B traffic monitoring over the North Atlantic.
Rotorcraft

Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech

Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed
Aircraft

Air Italy Accepts First Boeing 737 Max

Delivery ceremony in Seattle marks start of fleet renewal
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