Content Archive: November 2019

Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Opens Vancouver Helicopter Mx Facility

The new facility brings pieces of helicopter maintenance work across StandardAero's footprint to one location.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's East Alton Mx Facility Earns ANAC Approval

The approval allows the facility at St. Louis Regional Airport to perform maintenance and repairs on Brazil-registered aircraft.
Aircraft

Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN
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ATC

Comments Sought on Proposed Las Vegas Metroplex

The FAA is looking to implement satellite-based navigation to move air traffic more efficiently through Southern Nevada.
Aircraft

Emirates Signs $8.8 Billion Deal For 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Emirates is to take 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in place of an equivalent number of 777Xs, but says it will operate both types
Environment

New Wx Service Monitors Solar Activity

A new 24/7 service provides aviators with updates on possible dangers from solar activity
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Maintenance and Modifications

House Foreign Repair Station Bill Draws Industry Fire

Rep. Peter DeFazion introduced the bill to tighten oversight on foreign repair stations, but aviations groups say it will harm industry.

Episode 27: When Pilots Break the Rules | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

What can be done to overcome the natural desire to look for shortcuts?
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Maintenance and Modifications

TAE Gets GE Turboprop Mx Nod for Americas

With TAE Aerospace's recent expansion to the U.S., the Australian company has received GE authorization to work on its turboprop engines in the Americas.
Aircraft

Belarus Receives First Two Su-30SMs

Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SMs to replace the long-serving MiG-29s in the air defense and attack roles as part of a major overhaul of the country’s defenses.
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