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Regulations and Government

IBAC Hails Change in Cockpit Door Rules for Bizjets

Threshold requirement for hardened cockpit doors for aircraft with 19 or fewer seats raised from 100,310 pounds mtow to 120,152 pounds.
Aircraft

Arrow Aircraft Tapped as HondaJet Dealer for India

Honda Aircraft has established a worldwide dealer and authorized sales network to provide service and support for HondaJet customers.
Aircraft

Centreline Adds a Second Legacy 500

Operator adds another jet as it strives to grow its managed fleet and charter business.
Accidents

Q400 Crash in Nepal Claims at Least 50

US Bangla Airways turboprop crash lands at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport
Airlines

India Grounds 11 Airbus A320neos

Regulator takes action following latest cases of in-flight shutdowns and rejected takeoffs
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 100% Depreciation and Aircraft Personal Use

A business or taxpayer can take bonus depreciation deductions if the owner uses the aircraft in its trade or business or for production of income.
Aircraft

Fifth-generation Fighters Officially Move Into Next Phases

Both China's J-20 and Russia's Su-57 have reached significant milestones—at least officially—but the programs both face engine-development delays.
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Regulations and Government

BBGA Ups Ante as Brexit Looms

UK association plays central part in EBAA but has mainly focused recently on bolstering its relevance to the UK bizav sector.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Automated Flight Approval Expanding to 500 Airports

Part of FAA's larger register, ID, deconflict strategy
Aircraft

Lord Lands Major 737 Max Autothrottle Deal

Contract marks largest award in supplier’s 94-year history
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Safety

League of Extraordinary Mariners, Aviators Discuss Ditching

The "Joint Oceanic Search and Rescue Conference" brought together mariners and flight crew to discuss over-ocean emergencies.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Steps Up Support of Corporate Angel Network

In addition to giving CAN access to ferry flights, NetJets will now match owner flight-hour donations up to 50 hours annually.
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Training and Workforce

Aviation Youth Outreach Orgs Team on Pilot Scholarships

Groups decided to work together to expand and diversify talent of aviation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals.
Aircraft

Dassault Sees 'Timid Recovery' in Bizjet Market

Dassault logged net orders for 41 Falcons last year, compared to 33 in 2016.
Airlines

Chinese Airlines Look Overseas Amid Traffic Slowdown

Growth of high-speed rail network prompts shift in airline priorities
Aircraft

New Aerion Exec To Guide Mach 1.4 AS2 To Finish Line

In his new role, Tom Vice will be responsible for all aspects of Aerion’s AS2 design, development, certification, and customer delivery.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Groups Praise Mx Workforce Development Bill

Would allocate $5 million per year, from 2019 to 2023, for grants to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers.
Aircraft

Advent Unveils Electric Power Brakes Concept

Manufacturers of new aircraft are the target market for ePBS, the new electric power brake system developed by Advent Aircraft Systems.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Willis Towers Launches Cyber Insurance for Genav Firms

Product is a tailored and specific solution for general aviation companies to fill potential cyber coverage gaps due to the changing risk landscape.
Aircraft

Embraer Plans for Drop in E-Jet Deliveries in 2018

Company expects to reduce production to between 85 and 95 due to E2 transition
Avionics

Garmin Flies First Citation XLS Retrofitted with G5000

According to Garmin, the G5000 retrofit for the Excel/XLS will provide a weight savings of about 150 pounds.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Delivers 300th S-92 Helicopter to Era

Sikorsky Delivers 300th S-92 Helicopter to Era
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Airlines

Ailing SriLankan Airlines Looks for Boost from Qatar

Hopes expansion of code-share arrangement forms basis for deeper ties
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Aircraft

Marine F-35Bs Undertake Operational At-sea Deployment

VMFA-121 has the honor of making the F-35B’s ship-borne operational debut
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Hong Kong Extends FAA Falcon Mx Approvals

The FAA approved Jet Aviation’s MRO facility in Hong Kong to support 48- and 35-month inspections for N-registered Dassault Falcon 7X/8X and Falcon 900s.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Continues Hiring Efforts in 2018

West Star Aviation will attend job fairs and partner with Careerwise for its apprenticeship program to increase its hiring efforts in 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications

Able Aerospace Signs Bell Mx Agreement with AVESA

AVESA recently selected Able Aerospace Services as its provider for component, repair, overhaul and exchange service for light and medium Bell platforms.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Ups the Ante on Support with AOG Call Center

Incoming calls or messages designated as AOG are routed to the center, where experienced team members can tap into Gulfstream’s worldwide resources.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Lands More Financing

Global Jet Capital plans to continue to use the asset-backed security market as an “integral part” of its funding strategy in the future.