Mark Phelps

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Bill Mack: An Aviator's Life

Final Flight: After serving in the U.S. Navy's aviation program during World War II, Bill Mack had a 31-year career in business aviation
Airlines

Airlines Struggle To Respond to Alaska Air Tragedy

Calls for enhanced ramp security and mental health screening raise troubling issues
Airports

Mexico’s OMA Reports 8.8 Percent Traffic Uptick

Most of the increase comes from domestic traffic
Airlines

Air Lease Corp Releases Q2 Results

Profits and margins are up for airline leasing company
Aircraft

Supersonic Future Remains Uncertain, Says New Report

New environmental report casts a pall on optimism for political acceptance
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GoFly Presents One of Its Winning Teams

Team Leap took home one of 10 Phase 1 prizes, $20,000, provided by main sponsor Boeing
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

TrueNoord Secures Additional Financial Backing

Infusion of half a billion dollars will cover existing portfolio of Embraer, Bombardier and ATR regional airliners.

Daher Assumes Warehousing Duty for R-R Tools

A new web portal tracks inventory and directs camera-glasses-equipped warehouse workers to find tools quickly

UK Launches 'Great British Space Age'

Funding granted to develop a vertical spaceport in Scotland.

GKN Aerospace Expands Commitment to F-35 Program

A four-year deal increases production of titanium bulkheads for the Lightning II.
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Rotorcraft

Steadicopter's Black Eagle 50 on the Hunt for Buyers

30-kg RUAV can carry a 3-kg payload

Barnbrook Systems Marks 40th Birthday at Farnborough Show

Long-time component supplier has a long list of distinguished customers.
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Engines

UK Supporting Rolls-Royce Efforts in Disruptive Tech

From experimental core research to all-electric flight, the engine-maker is all in for the future.
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Aircraft

Qatar Charter Arm Welcomes Newest Offering

Private charter arm of Qatar Airways reveals its first Gulfstream G500 at Farnborough.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Outlines Program Developments

Top announcement involves ETOPS approval for its PW1500G geared turbofan.

Antonov Airlines' Revenues Rising Sharply

2017 saw an 81 percent gain in income for the Ukraine-based cargo specialist
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Security

SteelRock Launches Odin Counter-UAV System

UK-based company touts its ability to keep customers updated on drone developments.

L3 Invests Big in London Training Center

With a $1 million commitment, the U.S.-based company hopes to address the worldwide pilot shortage
Aircraft

Philippine Airlines Takes its First A350 XWB

Now able to connect New York and Manila non-stop, year 'round, the airline stakes its claim among elite Asian carriers.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Inks Deal with Ukraine for 55 Helicopters

Destined for public service, the rotorcraft range from light singles to heavy twins.
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Pattonair among First To Serve Access India Program

Derby, UK-based company will support Make it in India initiative
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

BlueBird Announces ThunderB UAS Cargo Release Capability

Under-wing cargo pods can be delivered ballistically, or via parachute.
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Charter & Fractional

OneSky Pilots Vote Out Teamster Union Representation

Company Chairman Kenn Ricci thanked pilots with $1,000 bonus checks for siding with management
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Serge Dassault, Patriarch of Dassault Groupe, Dies at 93

The leader of the family business for decades, he was also known for his political activities
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Training and Workforce

Famed Aviation Journalist Richard Collins Dies at 84

A 70-plus year aviation writing career comes to an end.
Richard Collins, journalist
Maintenance and Modifications

Arkansas Aero Alliance Concerned Over New Tax Plans

A scheme to replace revenues lost to high-income taxpayers could put businesses in jeopardy.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Ups the Ante for New-hire Pilots

Salary increases and better scheduling are lures for the best and the brightest at customer service
Aircraft

First UK-based Avanti Evo To Start Charter Services

New owner sees the twin turboprop pusher as the perfect European short-haul solution
Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 6X

The PW-powered model replaces the canceled 5X.
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GE Teams with France's CEFA on 3D Animation and Software

Higher quality animation and software should lead to better training and safety tools