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Richard D’Ambrogio, Wayfarer Ketch Pilot, Flies West

D'Ambrogio flew with the Rockefeller family flight operation for 30 years, dating back to the 1950s, until he retired.
Airlines

Flybe Reaches Rescue Deal with UK Government

The financial woes of Britain’s largest regional airline reopen the debate on the UK’s passenger tax.
Aircraft

Boeing’s 2019 Deliveries Shrink to Less than Half of 2018 Tally

The 737 Max crisis saw the U.S. airframer lose more orders than it gained last year.

Foley: 2020 Will Be 'Much Different Year' for Bizav

An overabundance of new business jets, flight shaming, and emerging markets will shape the business aviation industry's sales in 2020.
Aircraft

Dassault and Thales Awarded Archange Contract

The French government has ordered the first two Falcon-based platforms to replace aging Transall Gabriels in the Sigint-gathering role.
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FBOs

ABS To Open Bratislava FBO

Czech Republic-based ABS Jets has operated a facility at Slovakia's Bratislava Airport for 10 years, it will now expand that into a full FBO.
Avionics

Stevens Aerospace Gears Up for Citation XLS G5000 Upgrades

Stevens Aerospace and Defense is already working on its second Citation XLS Garmin G5000 flight deck upgrade.
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Researchers Explore Nanotubes for Composite Manufacturing

MIT researchers think they have found a way to make large, composite primary aerostructures without the use of an autoclave.

Noted Author, Aviator Walter Boyne Dies

Boyne, who died at the age of 90, wrote more than 50 books, steered the NAA through a difficult period, and director the National Air and Space Museum.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Acquires JetSelect Aviation

Jet Edge's acquisition of JetSelect will created a combined fleet of more than 85 models ranging from super midsize to VVIP.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Wins U.S. Navy Helo Trainer Deal

Leonardo selected to provide up to 130 training helicopters to U.S. Navy in a deal potentially worth $650 million.
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FBOs

Puerto Rican FBOs Report Business as Usual Post-quake

Despite the series of earthquakes that have shaken Puerto Rico and displaced thousands, the island's airports remain operational.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: McClellan Jet Services

Being the FBO at a privately-owned airport has its benefits, inheriting the infrastructure from a defunct major airforce base has others.
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Rotorcraft

UK Rotor Ranter Fined $2,000

UK helicopter pilot fined $2,080 by the Civil Aviation Authority for on-air exchange with air traffic controller.
Airlines

Flybe Taciturn on Reports of Rescue Talks with UK Government

Britain’s largest regional airline appears on the brink of collapse.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Shutters Phoenix Site, CEO Departs

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport officials weren't officially notified of the closing.
Accidents

NTSB Public Docket Reveals Crew Confusion, Training Discrepancies in Atlas Air 3591 Downing

The Boeing 767's go-around mode appeared to have been activated inadvertently when the aircraft encountered turbulence while descending to land in Houston.
Rotorcraft

Aussie Wallabies Feed On Copter Carrot Bombing

Australia air-dropping carrots to feed starving wildlife.

TECT Aero Completes Acquisition of Triumph Nashville

Wichita-based TECT Aerospace has completed the acquisition of structural assembly operations and all associated assets in Nashville from Triumph Group.
Rotorcraft

Mayhew Assumes New Role as USHST Co-Chair

Helicopter training industry veteran Nick Mayhew is the new industry co-chairman of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST).
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Aircraft

First Ilyushin IL-96-400M Takes Shape

UAC mates the fuselage and outer wing sections of the IL-96 family’s latest iteration.
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Security

FSF Urges Nations To Follow Intl Guidance for Conflicts

FSF issued the call for adherence to ICAO guidelines In the wake of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iranian airspace.
Avionics

OpsGroup Reports on International ADS-B Mandates

International aviation flight-planning firm OpsGroup has published its updated list of current and upcoming ADS-B equipment and operational mandates.
Airlines

Airbus: Asia/Pacific To Lead 20-year Air-travel Growth

Growth in the air transport industry will follow a steadily increasing GDP.
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Aircraft

Russia’s Aerospace Sector May Be Headed For Consolidation

Folding Russian Helicopters into the OAK structure to form one single entity is a possibility.
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Aircraft

First Airbus BelugaXL Enters Service

The oversize Airbus airlifter transports complete aircraft sections across the airframer’s European production network.
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Aircraft

Calhoun Assumes Duties as Boeing CEO, Sets 2020 Goals

The former GE executive moves from the Boeing boardroom to the chief executive’s office.
Avionics

Collins Wide-area Display Brings Fighter Tech to More Aircraft - AIN

Collins Wide-area Display Brings Fighter Tech to More Aircraft - AIN
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FBOs

New Development Ahead for Virginia Airport

Virginia’s Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport will see two new FBOs and a runway expansion project over the next several years.
Aircraft

Finland’s Multi-role Fighter Challenge Gets Under Way

Over the course of January and February the Finnish air force is evaluating the five contenders for its Hornet replacement program.
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