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Airports

FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies

Amid swirling discussions on FBO fees and pricing, the agency issued a document restating its position.
Aircraft

Powerful New Engines Take Flight on the Sukhoi Su-57

A prototype of Russia’s stealthy PAKFA jet has been fitted with ‘Item 30’ powerplants.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Maker Reveals Tracking Feature

New function maintains user privacy while allowing government tracking, says system developer.
Airports

China's Wuhan To Receive Second Genav Airport

Caidian General Aviation Airport is expected to be operational by 2019, joining Hannan General Aviation Airport which debuted this fall.
Aircraft

See How a FedEx MD-10 Has Been Transformed into a Flying Eye Hospital for Orbis Int'l

See How a FedEx MD-10 Has Been Transformed into a Flying Eye Hospital for Orbis Int'l
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Awarded EASA and FAA Certification

First aircraft to be delivered to PlaneSense in the U.S. in January.
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Aircraft

Qatar Boosts Its Order for Rafales, And Confirms Typhoons

The Gulf state will now buy 36 French combat jets, not 24. It also confirmed its order for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons.
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Avionics

BendixKing Certifies Simple CitationJet ADS-B Upgrade

The process involves the installation of two KT 74 transponders.
Airlines

Engines Choice Open for Qatar’s Latest A321neo Order

Gulf airline remains in negotiations over engine provision for 50 A321neo ACFs
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Engines

Trent 1000 Fault Forces Air New Zealand Flight Cancellations

Some 400 to 500 of the Rolls-Royce engines are affected by inadequate design of turbine blades
Airports

SMO Controllers Join Skirball Fire Battle

The efforts come as the airport is set to close for a 10-period while the city shortens the SMO runway.
Accidents

Geese Found Inside Crashed EMS Helicopter

Large numbers of geese were reported in the area at the time of the crash, and eyewitnesses reported seeing the helicopter spin before impact.
Charter & Fractional

Elit'Avia Sees Shift Toward Aircraft, Crew, Mx Requests

The Solvenian company has seen more customers prefer to treat business as a typical operating expense rather than a capital expense.
Regulations and Government

For Pilots, Wasps' Nests Can Be Riskier Than Their Sting

Pitot and static tubes blocked by wasp nests can cause a total loss of function of airspeed or altitude indication and control functions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO AeroParts & Supply Under New Ownership

AeroParts & Supply was purchased by a group of aviation industry veterans who plan to expand its inventory and services.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Aerospace Expands SM4 Safety Program Benefits

SM4 continues to expand by providing targeted subject matter experts and financial support to the aerospace sector.
Rotorcraft

Super-mid Helos are 'Defining' Products, Says Lessor

Until Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H175 entered service in 2014, no single civil helicopter bridged the gap between the midsize and heavy categories.
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Avionics

ACSS Collaborates To Demonstrate ADS-B In in China

Air traffic situational awareness enhanced visual separation on approach ADS-B In application was hosted on ACSS’s T3CAS integrated surveillance system.
Regulations and Government

Florida Pilot, Mechanic Face Federal Fraud Charges

The pair are accused of faking the demise of an aircraft and later trying to sell it.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Panthers to Mexico; Continues HForce Testing

The company handed over the last pair of ten AS565MBe helos to the Mexican Navy, and fired weapons from an H145M
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Safety

IATA To Accelerate Smart Luggage Battery Ban

The implementation date is ahead of the January 2019 embargo ICAO announced.
Aircraft

Poland To Get ‘Next-generation’ Patriot System

The latest U.S. offer seems to conclude a lengthy evaluation process. Meanwhile, Romania has made a quick choice.
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Airlines

IATA Sees Good Times Continuing for Airlines

More passengers, more cargo, more profits expected in 2018
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Airlines

IATA Urges #eyesopen in Human Trafficking Campaign

Modern slave masters often transport victims via airlines “in plain sight”
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Acquires RAT Tool for Legacy Inspections

West Star Aviation has acquired the RAM Air Turbine (RAT) tool required for the 24-month check on the Legacy 450/500 airframe.
Engines

Texas Engine MRO To Overhaul GE Turboprops

Dallas-based Prime Turbines was named as the first GE-authorized repair and overhaul center for the M601 and H-series outside of the Czech Republic.
Airports

ICAO Launches Global Runway Safety Action Plan

Plan will guide the integrated activities to implement runway safety improvement and risk-reduction measures.
Aircraft

Newest Bombardier Challengers Hit Delivery Milestones

Challenger 350 has surpassed 200 deliveries and Bombardier recently handed over 50th large-cabin Challenger 650.
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Airports

Universal Breaks Ground on Fifth Hangar at Toluca FBO

With the new hangar, Universal Aviation Mexico will increase its total number of hangar space to almost 170,000 sq ft.
Accidents

No Floats, Life Rafts on Crashed Mi-8

The crew and passengers are believed to have evacuated before the helicopter sunk.