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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Sells More Firefighting AW139s

Fire agencies in Italy and the U.S. are placing orders for additional Leonardo intermediate twin helicopters.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medications and Flying

There is no formal list of approved medications, as both the medication itself and the ailment are factors in whether it is approved.

Ahead to the Past; New Supersonics Press for a Concorde Remix

With solid backing from Gold Seal partners, Aereon Aerospace is throttling up its AS2 program
Regulations and Government

Textron Seeks New Longitude Fuel Tank Exemption

The exemption request is a "permanent means of full compliance with the regulation," Textron Aviation said.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Starts New Hangar at Peterborough

The 100,000-sq-ft building is expected to be completed by mid-2019.
Airlines

Wow Air To Cut Fleet Nearly in Half, Lays Off 111 Staff

The Icelandic low-fare carrier starts a restructuring exercise amid talks of a rescue plan with Indigo Partners.
Training and Workforce

CAE Renews BizAv Fleet Operator Training Agreements

The global flight training provider has signed contracts with several business aircraft operators.
FBOs

Aviaâ and Jetex Sign Preferred Supplier Deal

The agreement will give Aviaâ‘s business aircraft operator membership ground handling discounts at select locations in Jetex' global FBO network.
Airports

Dallas To Implement DAL GA Landing Fee January 1

Dallas set a final rate of $5.15 per 1,000 pounds but is eliminating the fuel flowage fee for those paying the landing fee.
Training and Workforce

Directional Aviation Has Lofty Aspirations for SimCom

Under Directional Aviation's wing, SimCom plans three subdivisions: owner-flown pilot training, bizjet fleet pilot training, and a new pilot academy.
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Rotorcraft

All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.
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FBOs

Yingling FBO Adds Hangar Space in $4M Expansion

Yingling Aviation's expansion at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport includes the addition of its first paint booth.

Cutter Aviation Family Patriarch Passes

William R. Cutter, son of William P. Cutter, who founded the company, the oldest family-owned FBO chain, in 1928, passed away this week at the age of 86.
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Grifo-E on Target to Hit Key Development Milestones

Having prduced several m-scan radars in its Grifo range for light fighters and attack aircraft, Leonardo is now developing an e-scan derivative
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Company Plans To Rent Self-piloted eVTOLs

Lift plans to rent out eVTOLs under the Part 103 powered ultralight rules beginning next year.
Airlines

Avianca Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazil’s fourth largest airline opts to fight lessors’ attempts to repossess aircraft.
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Accidents

IATA Sees Role for the Association in Accident Investigations

The airline industry has registered 517 accident fatalities so far in 2018.
Engines

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

The initial Japanese-build geared turbofan has passed Pratt & Whitney’s production acceptance test.
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Embarks on Quest for Fighters for Indigenous Carrier

The Indian Navy has plans to field at least two indigenous aircraft carriers, and would like to populate their decks with home-grown fighters
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Maintenance and Modifications

SmartJets, VIP Completions Move To New Quarters at FLL

The space can accommodate the latest generation of ultra-long-range aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Enrolls First Skywise ACJ319 Operator

MJet of Austria will now be able to combine its operational and maintenance data with the OEM's fleet data, to help analyze and improve efficiency.
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ATC

FAA Soliciting Input on Florida Airspace Changes

The FAA is replacing dozens of existing air traffic procedures with more efficient satellite-based routes.
Aircraft

First F-35s Reach Australia; Tyndall Could Join F-35 Base Roster

The first F-35s for Australia have landed on their future home soil to begin the replacement of the "legacy" Hornet fleet
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott STCs Electronic Window Shades, Lighting Systems

The Illinois company, will offer its Prizm accent lighting system and Smart Vision Shades, staring in early 2019
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Airlines

IATA Upbeat on Airlines’ Profitability in 2019

The association again trims its 2018 airline profit forecast on higher than anticipated costs.
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FAA Awaits Permanent Head But Still in Experienced Hands

Dickson has surfaced as a primary candidate, but Elwell continues to steer agency.
Airlines

AirAsia’s Vietnamese Venture Set for August Launch

Vietnam's latest low-fare entrant would fly at least five Airbus A320s.
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Meteor Goes ‘Live’ on Typhoon as ‘Blackjacks’ Head for Venezuela

RAF Typhoons are now operational in the air defense mission with the Meteor missile. The first "live" launch intercepted Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

eVTOL: The $30 Billion Lottery

Many questions remain about the scope and viability of the emerging vertical takeoff and landing aircraft market.
Aircraft

Cirrus Vision Jet Makes First Regional Landing at MEBAA

Small aircraft like Cirrus's Vision Jet could prove useful in the Gulf region.
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